Cornelius Kickstarts Pedestrian Protection Program

CORNELIUS, NC — Cornelius wants to ensure that pedestrians in the town are safe, and starting Wednesday, a local campaign is aimed at doing just that.

The campaign is called "Heads Up Cornelius" and the tagline "Your Streets. Your Town. Your Responsibility."

The town calls the matter an "urgent priority" to protect pedestrians and cyclists, especially as the Lake Norman area grows and more people are taking advantage of those outdoor activities.

The campaign involves parks and recreation, the planning department and the police to all collaborate and work toward educating people about bicyclist and pedestrian safety.

The first step in the program was actually a video that debuted near the holidays on the Town's Youtube Channel and social media.

They will debut more tips and educate people on laws throughout the rest of 2022.