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State law requires pedestrians walking along the road to use sidewalks when available.
Pedestrians have the right of way in marked and unmarked crosswalks, meaning cars must yield for pedestrians, wherever they are in the crosswalk
Bicyclists can ride on sidewalks and in crosswalks but when doing so have the same responsibilities and rights as pedestrians.
Riding with traffic and following road signs is key to staying safe. Donโt forget to signal your turns and wear bright, reflective gear, especially in low light conditions.
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Safe driving isnโt just about obeying traffic laws, itโs about protecting those around us. Give cyclists and pedestrians the space they need and be mindful of speed limits, especially in school zones and neighborhoods.
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CTDOT is developing their statewide Active Transportation Plan and recently shared with us that they have a survey open to the public focusing on how we walk, bike, and roll in our communities, with a focus on state roads. Please feel free to share this survey with your communities and take it yourselves.
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Active Transportation Plan
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is developing a statewide Active Transportation Plan. The Plan will guide future improvements on state routes for a functional, equitable, and safe...Please, as you head out to enjoy your fall activities, stay alert on the roads. ๐งก We need to watch out for each other. ๐งก
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โRequiring all riders to wear helmets is a commonsense rule not that different from requiring people in cars to buckle up,โ said IIHS President David Harkey.
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Lax helmet laws have killed more than 20,000 motorcyclists, study shows
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More than 20,000 motorcyclists who died in crashes in the U.S. since the mid-1970s would have survived if stronger helmet laws had been in place.This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week. Finally getting behind the wheel as a new driver is exciting! Talk to them about being careful, alert, and focused while driving. Check out www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/teen-driving for tips! ... See MoreSee Less
Despite what they may say, your teens are paying attention and you remain their biggest influence, especially since you hold the keysโliterally. With that in mind, the themes for Teen Driver Safety Week are the rules of the road parents and teens should discuss and agree on to ensure safe passage for their teen driver.
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SO powerful.
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Always remember how quickly a vehicle can change a life forever.
"Ghost Shoes" is an influential documentary that shares the stories of real people behind the statistics of pedestrian fatalities. Watch now: ow.ly/LBuK50TBeYG
We can make our roadways safer.
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