SGF Yields

SGF Yields SGF Yields is a pedestrian safety campaign aimed at making Springfield, MO a more pedestrian-friendl

“I was a diesel mechanic. One day I was going for a jog on the sidewalk and some driver jumped the curb. I ended up wit...
05/29/2026

“I was a diesel mechanic. One day I was going for a jog on the sidewalk and some driver jumped the curb. I ended up with brain damage. That is how I became homeless.”

At the last round of Yield Checks, ONLY 52% of drivers yielded to the cop in the crosswalk (and that was at a busy trail...
05/29/2026

At the last round of Yield Checks, ONLY 52% of drivers yielded to the cop in the crosswalk (and that was at a busy trail crossing - and there was even a "Crosswalk Enforcement Ahead" sign out in the road...hmmm).
We can do better: EVERYBODY PUT THEIR PHONE DOWN AND BE ALERT when on or crossing the road!

Next week's round of crosswalk enforcement will be on Scenic Avenue, at the Chesterfield Boulevard intersection. Yield Checks are an overtime-based, grant-funded activity that has proven to increase crosswalk safety city-wide.

Help us spread the word that Springfield is is taking crosswalk safety seriously!

Over the past few years we have seen a drastic increase in crashes involving e-bikes, e-scooters and other e-devices. Th...
05/26/2026

Over the past few years we have seen a drastic increase in crashes involving e-bikes, e-scooters and other e-devices.

These devices are especially dangerous for children and many parents forget that the speed and power of some of the e-devices are rivaling those of mopeds or small motorcycles!
Indeed, in Missouri, youth under 16 years of age are not permitted to ride class three e-bikes.
Lastly, regular "bike" helmets (which are required by city code!) may not offer enough protection based on the speeds driven.

YIELD CHECKS are underway! If crosswalks are not respected drivers, pedestrians are less likely to walk out of their way...
05/20/2026

YIELD CHECKS are underway!
If crosswalks are not respected drivers, pedestrians are less likely to walk out of their way to use them. Therefore, crosswalk enforcement is important! However, we are also enforcing illegal crossings if they endanger life.

Today, we find that lots of people are speeding AND failing to yield to the officer in the crosswalk.

This grant-funded operation utilizes police officers on overtime and a drone to document infractions.

Hi WALKERS! BE SURE TO CLAIM YOUR CROSSWALK!Don't be shy - drivers are more likely to yield to you (like they should) if...
05/19/2026

Hi WALKERS!
BE SURE TO CLAIM YOUR CROSSWALK!
Don't be shy - drivers are more likely to yield to you (like they should) if you step up expectantly:

⭐ Step to the edge of the crosswalk
⭐ Look at drivers
⭐ Check other lanes
⭐ Cross and peace out

In Springfield, we have the "Three Foot Rule" to clarify that pedestrians do not have to step into the crosswalk (into the street) to require drivers to yield - because we all know not everybody respects crosswalks.
Standing on the "pumpy pads" puts you within the three foot area and is close enough!

Today our team got to work with kindergarten and first grade! Who knew that pedestrian safety could be so much fun! Alic...
05/15/2026

Today our team got to work with kindergarten and first grade! Who knew that pedestrian safety could be so much fun! Alice Pittman Elementary School

CROSSWALK ENFORCEMENT IS BACK - with a little twist! Starting next week, the Springfield, MO Police Department will star...
05/14/2026

CROSSWALK ENFORCEMENT IS BACK - with a little twist!

Starting next week, the Springfield, MO Police Department will start up with Yield Checks again.
This grant-funded high-visibility enforcement effort is intended to crack down on:

❎Drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks
❎Distracted driving
❎Illegal crossings that endanger life

The first location for this year will be the Fassnight Creek Trail crossing on Jefferson Avenue at Bennett Street.

Since this program is an educational effort at its core, the enforcement locations are typically promoted ahead of time. Also, a "crosswalk ahead" sign is usually set out at the enforcement site. However, drivers who fail to yield can be stopped and cited anywhere, anytime. The minimum fine is set at $100. You can find out more here: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/13158

Now, that's one good looking crosswalk! MoDOT Southwest Missouri is working on big pedestrian safety improvements all al...
05/13/2026

Now, that's one good looking crosswalk!

MoDOT Southwest Missouri is working on big pedestrian safety improvements all along Chestnut Expressway:

High-visibility crosswalks, new curb ramps, push buttons and pedestrian signal heads are popping up all over town!
Thank you, MoDOT, for investing in our safety!

Press release: https://www.modot.org/node/83810

Heads up!!! FREE E-BIKE SAFETY CLASS!!! For Bike Month, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation offers their online class for f...
05/12/2026

Heads up!!! FREE E-BIKE SAFETY CLASS!!!

For Bike Month, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation offers their online class for free in May! A $36.99 value!
This two-hour class is designed for young riders and their parents - but the course will be helpful for anyone who is breaking into the world of E-Bikes and you'll graduate with a certificate.

Promocode: MayBicycleMonth26

Today we got to bring pedestrian safety lessons to the second graders at Alice Pittman Elementary School!
05/08/2026

Today we got to bring pedestrian safety lessons to the second graders at Alice Pittman Elementary School!

We are loving the ideas and questions coming from these IB students at Central High School. We have been working with th...
02/14/2026

We are loving the ideas and questions coming from these IB students at Central High School.
We have been working with these creative young minds to make SGF Yields and Safer Streets SGF more relevant for younger generations, while giving them valuable insights into public service and programming.

Thank you, United Way Ozarks Region's Give 5 program for giving us this exciting opportunity!

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840 N. Boonville Avenue
Springfield, MO
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