Education of the community is the best way to solve this issue. The Police Department would like to instill in parents the importance of educating their children on how to safely cross the roadway.

Second Look
When you come to an intersection, take a “SECOND LOOK” for pedestrians. A majority of our auto vs. pedestrian accidents are caused when the driver is making a right or left turn and does not see the pedestrian crossing the street.

• Just because the green light indicates, “walk”, does not mean that it is safe to cross – TAKE A SECOND LOOK.
• Dress to be seen - Dress in brightly colored or reflective clothing;
• Take a “SECOND LOOK” to make sure that it is safe to cross before entering the roadway; and
• Make direct eye contact with the driver to make sure that you are seen by that driver;Parents are encouraged to take this opportunity to re-enforce good pedestrian safety information to their children. Free brochures and booklets are available at area Lone Tree schools, the Lone Tree Recreation Center, the Lone Tree Public Library as well as the City of Lone Tree Police Department to assist in educating children.

Buckle Bear
The Police Department will continue their education programs within the public elementary schools and also will be adding a new program called Buckle Bear. Buckle Bear is designed for younger children and focuses on pedestrian, bike, child seat and seat belt safety. The Buckle Bear program can be delivered to area kindergarten classes, daycare centers and can also be presented to local children during story time at the Lone Tree Library.

How Can You Help?
The other portion of the community that we want to educate includes the motoring public, who travel through the City each day. We want motoring public to be aware that Lone Tree is designed as a pedestrian safe City and that our goal is for voluntary compliance with existing laws. We also want the motoring public to be aware of safe stopping distances and why speed limits are set.

Your braking distances at a speed of: 

• 25 mph (all Lone Tree residential streets) is 46 ft or 3 car lengths
• 20 mph (School Zone Speed Limit) is 46 ft or 3 car lengths
• 35 mph (Lone Tree Parkway or Timberline) is 87ft or 6 car lengths
• 45 mph (Lincoln or Quebec) is 140 ft or 9 car lengths
• 50 mph is 175 ft or 13 car lengths