Now that I am back living in the city, I realize how easy it could be to hit a pedestrian. With the days being shorter (it is dark when I am going to work), I notice people dressed in black in the dark. If you are standing at a crosswalk, I can’t see you until I get there.
Wear reflective clothing, a headlamp, reflectors on your handbag or briefcase; carry a flashlight. I will gladly stop.
Making yourself more visible helps keep you safe and also gets you across the street quicker.
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Don’t blend in, stand out.
DONNA BIRD
Brookline
First Published: September 4, 2014, 4:00 a.m.
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