As daylight hours decrease, pedestrian risks increase. That’s why the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is sharing important pedestrian safety messages throughout the state this month. Wednesday afternoon at intersections from Commerce St. at Romines St. to Early Blvd. at CC Woodson Rd., street teams of “walking billboards” displayed key safety messages for drivers and pedestrians. TxDOT targeted areas with high pedestrian activity or previously reported pedestrian crashes.

By providing compelling data and clear safety tips for drivers and pedestrians alike, TxDOT hopes to prevent crashes, especially during the fall and winter months when pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries tend to peak.

As part of its Be Safe. Drive Smart. campaign, TxDOT will deploy street teams of walking billboards to Brownwood and other high-traffic areas throughout the state. The key message for drivers and pedestrians is simple: Stay alert, follow traffic laws and watch out for one another.

The Be Safe. Drive Smart. campaign is an important part of TxDOT’s Drive like a Texan: Kind. Courteous. Safe. initiative. Drive like a Texan is about embracing the pride, camaraderie and responsibility of being a Texan on the road. By making thoughtful choices, we can all help keep each other safe. Learn more at DriveLikeATexan.com.