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SAFETY
Avoid Exercise-Related Injuries, Know PT Policies Despite the significant increase in traffic here, running or walking on post does not have to be dangerous. Fort Lee Policy 11-07, Physical Training Road Closure and Safety Precaution for Military Troop Formations, dated April 5, 2010, applies to all organizations/units and military, civilian and contractor personnel. It lists all routes that are for PT only, as well as joint-use roadways and roadways that are off-limits to PT. It is vital that all personnel on post – not just military members – know which routes are safe and secure areas where vehicles are unauthorized except during emergencies. It is of the utmost importance to know the roads, know the policy, conduct a risk assessment and follow it. The policy is in place for a reason. It does not matter whether a military member or a civilian is involved, if an accident happens, it could result in a fatality. Be proactive, not reactive. All individuals conducting PT on Fort Lee will wear a retro-reflective vest or belt while running between the hours of dusk and dawn. Individual running is covered by the Fort Lee Single Source Safety Document, Chapter 192, which can be found at www.lee.army.mil/safety/single. source.safety.document.aspx. Authorized running areas on Fort Lee are routes where
vehicular traffic will be kept at a minimum, especially between the PT hours of 5-7:30 a.m. These routes can be found in Fort Lee Policy 11-07 and its reference map. The restrictions are enforced Monday – Friday. During PT hours, motorists must be cautious around marching or running troops. Motorists may pass at only 10 miles per hour when approaching from the front of the formation and cannot pass when approaching from the rear of the formation. Be advised, if you plan to drive on joint-use routes during this time, allow yourself extra time to get to work. Off-limit routes for troop movement are these: ‡ 6RXWKHUQ HQG RI % $YHQXH IURP WK 6WUHHW WR Sisisky Drive ‡ WK DQG VW VWUHHWV IURP $ WR ( DYHQXHV ‡ ( $YHQXH IURP WK WR WK VWUHHWV ‡ 6KRS 5RDG HDVW RI 6LVLVN\ 'ULYH ‡ $ % DQG & DYHQXHV HDVW RI 6LVLVN\ 'ULYH ‡ WK 6WUHHW IURP % $YHQXH WKURXJK WKH 6KRS 5RDG traffic circle to Quartermaster Road Other off-limit areas for troop movement are parking lots adjacent to these buildings: ‡ 'HIHQVH &RQWUDFW 0DQDJHPHQW $JHQF\ EXLOGLQJ
‡ /DUNLQ &RQIHUHQFH &HQWHU EXLOGLQJ ‡ *DUULVRQ +HDGTXDUWHUV EXLOGLQJ ‡ $UP\ /RJLVWLFV 8QLYHUVLW\ EXLOGLQJ ‡ 6ROGLHU 6XSSRUW &HQWHU EXLOGLQJ ‡ 'LUHFWRUDWH RI /RJLVWLFV 6KRS 5RDG When there is no vehicle traffic conflict in these areas prior to 6 a.m., military members may use these parking areas for such things as interval training, stretching and warm ups. As soon as employees begin to arrive, use of these areas for PT is prohibited. The parking areas in-andaround DeCA, building 11200, are off limits at all times to service members conducting PT. Running routes on post are continuously updated due to construction and relocating personnel. Always be vigilant and aware of your surroundings and any changes to policy. When planning a route, troop leaders should be familiar with the most recent policies and regulations. Commanders and directors at all levels will ensure that their military members, Family members, employees, contractors and guests comply with the provisions of Fort Lee Policy 11-07 and the Fort Lee Single Source Safety Document, Chapter 19-2, to help maintain a safe environment on Fort Lee.
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