FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY TRAFFIC SAFETY TEAM

RESOURCES

MULTIMEDIA (RADIO - MP3 FORMAT)

• FHWA - Good Driver (:30)

  Sounds of cars zooming by and other road noise.  Then a young man's voice.  He sounds sincere.  "I'm a good driver.  I look for cars.  I pay attention."  Sound of tires screeching, a young girl's scream, and shattering windshield.  Then silence.  Music becomes more somber.  The driver is clearly emotional as he says: "I should have seen the little girl in the crosswalk."

   

  Narrator: "Please, look for pedestrians.  Stop for them.  Think of the impact you can make.  A message from the Federal Highway Administration."

   

• FHWA - Young Girl (:30)

  Sounds of traffic zooming by.  Above the noise, a young girl's voice.  She is clearly upset.  "Why was that driver in such a hurry?  He was looking for other cars as he turned the corner.  He wasn't looking for my mom in the crosswalk."  Sound of tires screeching, a scream, and shattering windshield.  Then silence.  Music becomes more somber.  Full of anguish, the girl continues, "I really miss her..."

   

  Narrator: "Please, look for pedestrians.  When a car stops in front of you, slow down and be prepared to stop.  Someone may be crossing the street.  Think of the impact you can make.  A message from the Federal Highway Administration."

   

• FHWA - Young Girl - Multiple Threat (:30)

  Sounds of traffic zooming by.  Above the noise, a young girl's voice.  She is clearly upset.  "Why was that driver in such a hurry?  He saw the car in the other lane stop and he decided to go around it.  He wasn't looking for my mom in the crosswalk."  Sound of tires screeching, a scream, and shattering windshield.  Then silence.  Music becomes more somber.  "I really miss her..."

   

  Narrator: "Please, look for pedestrians.  When a car stops in front of you, slow down and be prepared to stop.  Someone may be crossing the street.  Think of the impact you can make.  A message from the Federal Highway Administration."

• FHWA - Distracted Teen (:30)

  Sounds of traffic zooming by then a young male voice.  "We were just driving to school.  Yeah, the music was loud and we were all talking.  I thought I had everything under control."  Sound of tires screeching, a scream, and shattering windshield.  The young male continues, clearly emotional.  "Until I hit that kid in the crosswalk."

   

  Narrator: "Please, look for pedestrians.  Stop for them.  Think of the impact you can make.  A message from the Federal Highway Administration."

   

• FHWA - Instant (:30)

  A young mom's voice, starts out sweet and turns very emotional.  "In an instant, my son could make anyone smile.  In an instant, he was gone.  The driver was looking for other cars, but he didn't watch out for my son crossing the street.  Imagine, in the time it takes to stop for someone in the crosswalk, you could save a life...or change yours forever."

   

  Narrator: "A message from the Federal Highway Administration."

   

• FHWA - Share the Road (:15)

  Sounds of several cares rushing by, then a young woman's voice.  "I walk and you drive.  So let's make a deal.  I'll watch for you-and cross the street safely.  You watch for me-and stop.  Think of the impact we can make."

   

  Narrator: "A message from the Federal Highway Administration."

• Prevention Network - Drowsy (:30)

  Narrator: "Each day, drowsy drivers cause thousands of car crashes.  Research shows driving drowsy is as deadly as driving drunk, with college students most at risk.  Drowsiness can occur at anytime.  On long trips bring a friend to keep you awake and take turns driving.  Schedule stops to rest.  Drive alert and awake, and stay alive!"

Narrator: "This message brought to you by the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning and the U.S. Department of Transportation."

• Prevention Network - Distracted (:30)

  Narrator: "Experts believe distractions cause thousands of car crashes each day.  College students are most at risk.  Even the slightest distraction could be your last.  Free your mind and focus on driving, preset your music and climate controls, avoid using cell phones.  Remember, drive alert and awake, and stay alive!"

   

  Narrator: "This message brought to you by the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning and the U.S. Department of Transportation."

   

MULTIMEDIA (TELEVISION - MPEG FORMAT)

• FHWA - Pedestrian/Signals (:30)

  Uses film footage, voiceover and animated text to explain the pedestrian crossing signals.

   

• FHWA - Pedestrian/Night Visibility (:15)

  Shows a firefighter at work and walking in casual clothing at night, making se of reflective materials and emphasizing the importance of being visible when walking in the dark.

   

• FHWA - Driver/Child Crossing (:30)

  Highlights a crucial concern for pedestrian safety: Drivers making left or right turns at intersections may not remember to look for pedestrians crossing.

   

• FHWA - Driver/Young Girl (:30)

  Makes a hard-hitting emotional appeal to drivers: Look out for pedestrians-the lives of others are in your path.

   

PRINTABLE ITEMS (PDF)

• Bad Impression

  This flyer features several students of Ferris State University crossing South Street at a designated crossing area.  In the background, Officer Dan Newman monitors motor vehicle traffic speeds using radar to ensure the safety of both motorists and pedestrians.  At the bottom of the flyer is the message "Pedestrians...Don't let someone's vehicle leave you with a bad impression!"

   

• Pedestrian Traffic Signals

  This flyer features several students of Ferris State University listening to Jim Santilli of the FSUTST explain the laws pertaining to pedestrian traffic control signals, and the importance of safe travel.  With Santilli is Trooper Christine A.M. Kaiser of the Michigan Department of State Police - Reed City Post.  At the bottom of the flyer is the message "Know what the pedestrian traffic signals mean, follow them, and avoid a ticket.  It could save your life...or change it forever."

   

• Tragedy

  This flyer features a law enforcement officer with the message "This tragedy didn't have to happen."  In the background is an injured pedestrian being treated by an emergency medical services crew.  At the bottom of the flyer is the message "Use crosswalks or other appropriate crossings.  Be sure drivers can see you, and always follow signal devices.  You could save your life...or change it forever."

   

• Michigan Traffic Safety Summit Presentation

  A copy of the PowerPoint presentation that Chief Marty Bledsoe and Jim Santilli of the FSUTST used during the 2006 Michigan Traffic Safety Summit.