8 Steps of the Crossing Guard Procedure
This Crossing Guard training video includes a review of the 8 steps of the crossing procedure to show best practice in safely crossing students.
8 Steps of the Crossing Guard Procedure
8 Steps of the Crossing Guard Procedure in Spanish
Use of Crossing Guard Post Observation Form
Crossing guard supervisors use the post observation report form to document conditions that might affect the safety of crossing guards and child pedestrians. This video walks through use of the form.
Use of Crossing Guard Post Observation Form
Use of the STOP paddle
Crossing guard supervisors use the post observation report form to document conditions that might affect the safety of crossing guards and child pedestrians. This video walks through use of the form.
Use of the STOP paddle
Use of the STOP paddle in Spanish
Uso de la paleta de STOP
Improving School Crossings
The video discusses infrastructure improvements, crossing guard supervision strategies, guard empowerment, and collaboration with municipalities, counties, and school districts to improve hazardous conditions.
Improving School Crossings
Crosswalk Heroes: Challenging Crossings
The Alan M Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University developed a training video to help crossing guards assist children walking and biking to school, funded by the New Jersey Municipal Excess Joint Insurance Fund and the Federal Highway Administration. Supervisor Notes for the Challenging Crossings Video is available as a downloadable PDF and may assist you in discussing the challenging crossing topics with your crossing guards. Some of the principal messages that can be emphasized are listed below each heading. You can stop the video at the specific time noted to review particular points.
Many pedestrian-vehicle crashes occur when drivers make left or right turns into crosswalks, unaware of pedestrians crossing, or quickly move through the intersection to complete the turn before the red light changes.
Multi-lane crossings involve multiple traffic lanes in each direction, making them challenging, potentially dangerous, and requiring careful consideration of numerous variables.
Multi-leg crossings require pedestrians to cross multiple streets, and impatient students waiting for a crossing guard may choose to cross themselves.
Signals control traffic during pedestrian crossings, but can be confusing due to insufficient timing and confusion among crossing guards about using the pedestrian button.
Signal whistles can attract drivers’ attention, but it’s crucial to consider how crossing guards will use them to cross children.
Louder roads, often larger, multilane roads, can be dangerous for crossings as students may not hear instructions or warning whistles, making it difficult for drivers to anticipate pedestrians.
Vehicle speed affects the ability of pedestrians to cross. Finding an appropriate gap in traffic is difficult.
Sun glare, particularly after sunrise and before sunset, can cause drivers to be unable to see the road, crossings, and other road users clearly.
Limited sight lines in road alignment hinder pedestrian crossing anticipation, reducing preparation time. Focus should be on improving crossing visibility and guard noticeability.
Crosswalk Heroes: Techniques and Tactics for New Jersey Crossing Guards
The training video outlines safe crossing techniques for children, supported by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, Division of Highway Traffic Safety, Federal Highway Administration, and New Jersey Municipal Excess Joint Insurance Fund.
