October 2025 is Pedestrian Safety Month. Check out these tips from the Transportation Department.
Week 1 (October 1-4): Pedestrian Facilities
Walk this way on the Greenway! The City of Salisbury has over 4 miles of Greenways for you to enjoy.
William C. Peoples, Jr. Walkway (Brenner Ave.) - 0.8 miles
Bill Stanback (formerly Prescott) - 0.8 miles
Grants Creek - 0.75 miles
Memorial Park - 0.4 miles
Forest Hills - 0.4 miles
Kelsey Scott - 0.3 miles
Old Wilkesboro Greenway - 0.6 miles
Take a quick stroll at the park! There are a wide variety of parks within the city.
Click here for detailed info on all of the city's parks.
Week 2 (October 5-11): Pedestrian Safety
Practice safe walking habits.
Choose the crosswalk.
Wear reflective clothing, especially at night.
Choose open headphones.
Week 3 (October 12-18): Pedestrian Health
Stay hydrated, stay healthy.
Get out, get active.
Stand tall; posture matters.
Week 4 (October 19-25): Safe Vehicles
Pedestrian safety starts in vehicles. Slower speeds = lower risk of pedestrian fatalities.
Be mindful of pedestrian facilities. Don't block crosswalks or sidewalks.
Stay aware of your surroundings and be mindful of typical pedestrian crossings.
Week 5 (October 26-31): Child Pedestrians
17% of children 14 and younger killed in traffic crashes in 2023 were pedestrians.
Look left, right, and left again before crossing the street.
Be alert of vehicles, especially ones backing or turning.