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Officers urge pedestrians to stay visible, watch children and yield to cyclists in Newman City
Summary
A short public-service announcement from Officer Adam and Maddie urges walkers in Newman City and on the link to wear bright clothing at dawn and dusk, supervise children and pets, use sidewalks or face traffic when none exist, be extra cautious at intersections, and pick up litter.
Officer Adam and Maddie delivered a brief public-service announcement reminding residents of pedestrian-safety practices in Newman City and on the city’s shared-use path, known locally as the link. "If there's a sidewalk, make sure to use it," Officer Adam said, and he added that when sidewalks are unavailable pedestrians should "stay on the left side of the street so that you can see the oncoming traffic."
Maddie emphasized visibility at low light, advising walkers to "always consider wearing bright colored clothing, especially at dawn at dusk, as drivers can't really see you that well if you're in neutral colored clothing." She also urged adults to keep children close, noting "their peripherals aren't as well developed as ours are now."
Both presenters highlighted intersections as particularly hazardous. Maddie told listeners to use marked crosswalks, press the flashing crosswalk button, make eye contact with drivers and "stay moving so that they can tell that you're going and they need to stop," because drivers "may not see you" even when pedestrians have the right of way. Officer Adam added, "Look right, look left, look right again, and then proceed quickly and with caution."
On the link, Maddie asked users to be courteous: keep pets and children close, give cyclists ample room on the left so they can pass, and heed verbal warnings or bicycle bells. Officer Adam closed by asking people to pick up discarded trash they might encounter while walking "and hold on to it until you can dispose of it properly," calling on everyone to help keep Newman City beautiful.
The message is a public-safety reminder rather than a statement of new policy or regulation; no formal actions or legal authorities were referenced during the announcement. The presenters concluded by thanking listeners and wishing them a safe and enjoyable walk.
