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SERIOUS INJURIES
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CRASHES, SERIOUS INJURIES AND FATALITIES INVOLVING PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS ON CONNECTICUT ROADWAYS IN 2024.
SAFETY TIPS
For Pedestrians
Watch for cars backing up in parking lots and driveways.
For Drivers
You may cross the center line to pass a cyclist if it’s safe.
For Bicyclists
Always ride on the right in the direction of traffic.
LAWS
For Pedestrians
State law requires pedestrians walking along the road to use sidewalks when available.
For Drivers
Pedestrians have the right of way in marked and unmarked crosswalks, meaning cars must yield for pedestrians, wherever they are in the crosswalk
For Bicyclists
Bicyclists can ride on sidewalks and in crosswalks but when doing so have the same responsibilities and rights as pedestrians.
Want young drivers to drive safely? Show them how.
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🌲✨ Mark your calendars! June 7–8 is Connecticut Trails Day (really, weekend) and it's the perfect excuse to get outside and explore! 🌿
With 200+ FREE events happening all over the state, there’s something for every nature lover. 🥾💚
👉 Find your adventure + register: ow.ly/vPjk50W1zI0
Want an extra challenge? Join the Sky’s the Limit Hiking Challenge by Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP)
📍 Visit 15 parks
📸 Snap pics of specific spots
🏅 Complete it by 12/6/25 for bragging rights (and being entered into a raffle to win a prize!)
Sign up here: ow.ly/gUfa50W1zHY
Let’s hit the trails! 🚶♀️🌞
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June marks the start of summer, and that means more people out walking, biking, and enjoying the sunshine. Drivers, stay alert and watch for pedestrians and bicyclists. Let’s keep everyone safe on the road!
#WatchForMeCT #SummerSafety #DriveAware #ShareTheRoad ... See MoreSee Less
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Remembering TFC Aaron Pelletier one year after he was killed in the line of duty
www.nbcconnecticut.com
It’s been one year since Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier was killed in the line of duty. It’s a loss that Connecticut State Police and communities throughout Connecticut feel to this day. “N...E-bikes are getting more and more popular. Most of the rules for e-bikes are the same as regular bikes, but there are a couple of important differences you should know. 🧠
➡️ One big difference is helmets. No matter how old you are, you have to wear a helmet when riding an e-bike.
➡️ Another key difference is the age limit for Class 3 e-bikes. If you're under 16, you're not allowed to ride one—unless you're just riding as a passenger. A Class 3 e-bike has a maximum speed of 28 miles per hour.
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👏👏👏 City of Middletown, Connecticut Government 👏👏👏
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Middletown will be first Connecticut city to install red light, speed cameras, DOT says
www.middletownpress.com
The state Department of Transportation approved Middletown's plan for three red light and speed cameras, making it the first city in Connecticut to get the OK.Warmer temps mean drivers should watch for motorcycles on Connecticut roads. Remember, motorcycles are smaller than most vehicles and can be difficult to see. If you are turning at an intersection with an obstructed view of oncoming traffic, wait to see around the obstruction, scan for all roadway users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists) and proceed cautiously.
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Pedestrian deaths are climbing as vehicles increase in size. More families are grieving the consequences.Pedestrian deaths have surged in the past 15 years, in part due to the rising size of vehicles and the hazards that come with them. ... See MoreSee Less
We're almost at the end of Bike Month😢but it's never the end of learning about bicycling!
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Biking Kids to School: A Parent's Journey into Safe Streets Advocacy | League of American Bicyclists
bikeleague.org
My passion for safe streets advocacy came from my experiences biking around town with my kids. And through our everyday rides to school, and elsewhere, that passion only grows. It…