‘Walking billboards’ highlight pedestrian safety in Childress

  • During the deadliest month of the year for pedestrians, the Texas Department of Transportation targets areas of high pedestrian activity and previously reported pedestrian crashes with street teams of “walking billboards,” which display key safety messages for drivers and pedestrians, Monday, Oct. 6 in Childress. Through the Lens of Liz
    During the deadliest month of the year for pedestrians, the Texas Department of Transportation targets areas of high pedestrian activity and previously reported pedestrian crashes with street teams of “walking billboards,” which display key safety messages for drivers and pedestrians, Monday, Oct. 6 in Childress. Through the Lens of Liz

    CHILDRESS — As daylight hours decrease, pedestrian risks increase. That’s why theTexas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is sharing important pedestrian safety messages throughout the state this month — the deadliest month of the year for pedestrians.

    A part of TxDOT’s Be Safe. Drive Smart. campaign, street teams of “walking billboards” displayed key safety messages for drivers and pedestrians M…