l    Pedestrians are reminded to:

§ Walk on the side of the road as far to the left as possible or on a paved shoulder AGAINST oncoming traffic where there are no sidewalks;
§ Cross the street at an intersection or designated crosswalk when possible and always stop, look left, right, and left again before crossing. Do not rely solely on pedestrian traffic signals;
§ Come to the edge of a parked vehicle, stop and look both ways if it's blocking the view of the street before entering the street. This is also recommended before crossing in front of a stopped vehicle at an intersection if there are additional lanes traveling in the same direction;
§ Try to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them and do not assume that because you can see the driver, the driver can see you;
§ Watch for cars that are turning or backing up;
§ Be vigilant in parking lots, especially when accompanying small children;
§ Increase visibility at night by carrying a flashlight when walking and by wearing light-colored or reflective clothing that highlights body movements.

l   Bicyclists should:

§ Always ride WITH other traffic;
§ Obey the rules of the road as any other vehicle operator, including all traffic signs, lane markings and signals, and use hand signals to indicate turns, slowing or stopping;
§ Wear bicycle helmets and reflective clothing;
§ Stay as far to the right as practical when riding in traffic lanes;
§ Not ride more than two abreast in a single lane, so long as it does not interfere with the normal flow of vehicular traffic;
§    Avoid entering the roadway without first stopping to look for vehicles;
§    Ride predictably and defensively, and do not ride while drunk or distracted;
§    Always yield to pedestrians;
§ Have a white front headlight and a red rear reflector if riding after dark or in low light conditions.

l   Drivers should:

§ Look out for and always yield the right-of-way to people walking, jogging, biking, etc.;
§ Pull out slowly from driveways and parking areas while watching for vulnerable road users, including children and others on the sidewalk or nearby pathways;
§ Stop fully before turning at driveways and intersections to make sure you do not cut off pedestrians or approaching bicyclists with right of way;
§    Never turn right immediately after passing a cyclist - wait until the cyclist has completed the trip through the intersection;
§ Do not pass vehicles stopped at crosswalks, as they may be allowing a pedestrian to cross the street;
§ Yield to anyone crossing the street when turning left on a green light;
§ Watch for surprising changes in direction, especially by children or cyclists avoiding road hazards.
§    When parallel parked, check for approaching cyclists before opening your door;
§ Leave sufficient space when passing vulnerable road users and take every possible precaution to avoid collision.

RESOURCES
Governor's Traffic Safety Advisory Commission contacts and link to Michigan Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Plan
Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning - pedestrian safety
Michigan Department of State Be Safe, Be Seen brochure
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - bicyclists
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - pedestrians
Michigan Traffic Crash Facts
League of Michigan Bicyclists
League of American Bicyclists
Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
Yield to Life
University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center
GrandDriver Safety Tips
 

LAWS
Michigan Vehicle Code - pedestrians
Michigan Vehicle Code - bicycles