112th Precinct Community Council

safe street crossing of Queens Boulevard

Jan 13, 2007

The 112th Precinct Community Council, the 112th precinct auxiliary police officers and the 112th precinct are proud to announce the return of the Safe Street Crossing program of Queens Boulevard . This program is staffed completely by volunteers (our 112th auxiliary officers). Our volunteers will help you cross the widest part of Queens Boulevard at the intersection with Yellowstone Boulevard. The program has already started as the volunteer auxiliary officers were the past two weekends helping our residents.

The auxiliary officers are available to help you cross this intersection on Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 12 and 2 . So plan to do your shopping on the weekends and we will be able to help you cross the boulevard. .

When the auxiliaries are not available to help you cross, Please remember the following safety rules on how to cross the Boulevard.
SAFETY TIPS FOR CROSSING QUEENS BOULEVARD:
* STOP at the curb before entering the street.

*CROSS when a solid white pedestrian walk signal is facing you. By waiting for a new WALK signal, you'll have the most time to cross the street.

*LOOK left-right-left before you step off the sidewalk; even if the signal says WALK. Begin to cross only when you are sure it is clear.

*KEEP LOOKING (scan for vehicles) as you cross street

* If the DON't WALK signal begins to flash while you are crossing, keep walking to the closest safe place, such as a traffic island. Wait on the traffic island where you will be out of the way of fast moving traffic, until the pedestrian walk cycle begins again and then continue to cross.

SEE AND BE SEEN!
Make eye contact with the driver of a turning vehicle before you step off the curb.

Hold your hand up high or even wave at the driver if you have to. If you 're not sure the driver sees you, let the car or truck go by.
Drivers expect pedestrians to cross at crosswalks. Cross at marked crosswalks. Crossing midblock on a wide busy street, such as Queens Boulevard where vehicles travel quickly is dangerous.