DOT Safety News: Walking on Ice

From: New York City Department of Transportation <custserv@dot.nyc.gov>
Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 23:31:58 +0000
Subject: DOT Safety News: Walking on Ice
To: Guy <guyperea1@gmail.com>



** DOT Safety Education News
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Bike Light Giveaway

IS 141 in Astoria won the global "Beat the Street" walking competition
- besting out schools in London and Shanghai!


** Queens Kids Beat the Street!
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More than 1,000 students from two middle schools in Queens, IS 141 in
Astoria and JHS 210 in Ozone Park, competed in the international "Beat
the Street" walking challenge. Students competing in the contest
received special cards that they swiped at one of three "Beat Boxes"
along their routes to school. They scored points with each swipe, as
well as scoring healthy lifestyle benefits from walking more. DOT
safety educators also shared tips with them about street safety, which
they put to good use as they earned points.

The competition lasted for four weeks during the fall. Our schools
proved exceptional, with IS 141 in 1st, and JHS 210 tying for 2nd
Place with a middle school in Shanghai! IS 141 received a grand prize
of $1,000 from Intelligent Health, the London-based contest creator.
Donations were also made to UNICEF on behalf of the students from both
schools to promote safety and good health for children in communities
around the world.

Two new New York City middle schools will join the global competition
this spring. Wish them luck against their global competitors!


** Make a New Year's Resolution to Walk More In 2014
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Walking is a great way to beat the winter blues, reduce stress,
increase your energy and strengthen your heart. Plan a walking program
for better health. Some tips to help get your started:

* Aim for 30-60 minute walks several times a week.
* Keep a journal to record your progress.
* Choose well-fitting shoes with good support and traction, especially
when sidewalks are slippery.
* Wear bright colors during the day and white at night so drivers can
see you. Retro-reflective clothing can make you especially visible.
* Check - and keep checking - for vehicles before and during crossing.
Always be alert!


** It's Icy Out! Walk Like a Penguin
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You don't see penguins slip and fall on ice. Why not?

* They walk flat footed (no high heels!) and take short steps
* They keep their arms at their sides, not in their pockets
* They concentrate on maintaining their balance

Stop winter falls. Do the penguin shuffle!


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** DOT Safety Education Events
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Commercial Bicyclist Forums
Business owners: Learn about commercial cycling laws, how to keep your
employees safe, and get a free sample of equipment required for
commercial bicyclists.

January 29, 2014, 3-5PM (https://www.facebook.com/events/259351717566718/)
Grand Central Oyster Bar
256 Fifth Avenue @ Carroll St.
Park Slope, Brooklyn

Languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin (Chinese)

Car Seat Fitting and Safety Check

Did you know that 75% of car seats are installed incorrectly? Call 311
or 212-839-4750 to make an appointment for a FREE car seat fitting and
safety check.

Check out these tips (http://www.safercar.gov/parents/RightFit.htm)
for installing a car seat correctly.

Free equipment is first-come-first-served while supplies last and at
the sole discretion of DOT. The penguin photo
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeades/2143427753/) , taken by Jeremy
Eades (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeades/) , is used under a
Creative Commons license.
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New York City Department of Transportation
55 Water Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10041
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