Once again, Standard Time is upon us, which means that most commuters will be walking or waiting on transit or carpools in the dark. There are several things you can do to make your winter walk safer (and warmer!):

• Wear reflective or brightly colored clothing.
• Stay within crosswalks and on sidewalks; this will make you more visible to motorists.
• Slippery roadways will make it more difficult for drivers to stop quickly if you enter the roadway unexpectedly.
• Allow for additional stopping distance between you and the vehicle to give the motorist time for their car to come to a complete stop.
• If you are carrying an umbrella, make certain you are not obstructing your view of traffic, bicyclists, and other pedestrians on the sidewalk.
• If you must use a headset while walking, keep the volume down so you can hear traffic coming and alerts from bicyclists who may be close.
• If you see a street light that is dark, you can report it to Pepco.
• Layer on  your clothes, and if you get too cold, use the Bethesda Circulator App to locate the nearest Circulator bus!

For more information on pedestrian safety, go to Montgomery County's  Pedestrian Safety Website.