Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com a dismounted ground guide assists. When visibility is reduced, guides will use flashlights to direct vehicles. The TC or VC, driver, and dismounted ground guide will maintain visual contact at all times. (5) At railroad crossings without electric signal lights or road guards, operators of combat vehicles will stop and check both directions before crossing. 11–11. Pedestrian and bicycle safety a. Pedestrian safety. Pedestrian safety shall be an integral part of each installation traffic safety program. The program shall include— (1) Separating pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic to the maximum extent possible.
(2) Posting regulatory speed limit signs at all vehicle entrances to military installations. In concentrated troop areas (for example, company areas and billeting areas) and along all routes of troop march, regulating signs will be posted that limit vehicle speed to 10 miles per hour. (3) Constructing sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, handicap access ramps, and bicycle paths in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. (4) Having educational programs that will assist leaders in promoting use of paths or sidewalks along roadways and wearing reflective outer garments during periods of reduced visibility.
(5) Placing special emphasis on protecting children walking to and from school, entering and leaving school buses, and playing in DOD housing areas. (6) Prohibiting individuals to skate, jog, run, or walk on roadways during high traffic density and peak traffic periods. Senior commanders shall designate which roadways and times that apply. Senior commanders shall establish designated routes for organized physical training formations that will limit exposure of troops to motor vehicle traffic. (7) Wearing reflective vests or belts during hours of limited visibility for personnel running (not in troop formation).
(8) Prohibiting wearing of portable headphones, earphones, ear, or other listening devices while jogging/running, bicycling, or skating/skateboarding on or adjacent to roadways or roadway intersections on DOD installations. (9) Wearing approved protective headgear while using powered and nonpowered scooters, skateboards, roller skates, and roller blades. Hand, elbow, and knee protection is highly recommended for these type activities. b. Bicycle safety. (1) Bicycle safety shall be an integral part of each installation traffic safety program.
(2) Bicycle helmets, approved by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will be worn by all personnel including Family members who ride bicycles on Army installations. Previously purchased bicycle helmets certified by the American Society for Testing and Materials may also be worn but when purchasing a new helmet, riders should look for the CPSC certification. Outside CONUS, riders may wear HN helmets if the helmet meets or exceeds CPSC standards. (3) For Government-owned three-wheeled bicycles that are operated within operational work areas, commanders may use CRM procedures to determine exceptions to the helmet requirement.
(4) The wearing of headphones, earphones, or other listening devices while bicycling on or adjacent to roadways on DOD installations is prohibited. (5) When bicycling on roadways on DOD installations during hours of darkness or reduced visibility, bicycles will be equipped with operable headlights and taillights, and the bicyclist will wear a reflective upper outer garment. c. Issued personal protective equipment.
(1) Fluorescent or reflective PPE shall be provided to and used by all personnel who are exposed to traffic hazards as a part of their assigned duties; for example, marching/running/jogging troops, road guards, traffic control personnel, road construction crews, police call, electricians, or telephone repair personnel working on outside overhead lines. (2) Troop formations, during periods of reduced visibility, will post front and rear guards 30 meters in front and to the rear. (3) Troop formations moving on roadways during periods of darkness will be provided flashlights with wand or luminescent chemical lights.
Part Two Sustaining the Soldier This part addresses those special Army Safety Program management functions that are appropriate to sustaining the Soldier during training, mobilization, and tactical and field operations in the garrison or during contingency and wartime conditions. Sustaining the Soldier presents unique challenges due to the duties, the intensity of training, and the fact that they are Soldiers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The principles and concepts stated in this part can be applied to Army civilians as well. 61 AR 385–10 • 23 August 2007