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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.
Helmets on, eyes open! Here are some safety reminders for drivers and cyclists:
Drivers:
🌀Put down the distractions
🌀Give cyclists at least 3 feet if you need to pass them
🌀Check mirrors and blind spots before opening doors
Cyclists:
🌀Wear a helmet
🌀Stay alert
🌀Ride predictably (avoid weaving between cars)
Let's share the road responsibly.
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With changing seasons comes reduced visibility. Drivers are urged to remain vigilant for pedestrians and cyclists, particularly near crosswalks and intersections.
Let's work together to ensure road safety for all.
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We are introducing a new voice for pedestrian safety in Connecticut. Stay tuned for a formal social media introduction!
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It’s officially Pedestrian Safety Month. 🚶🏼♀️ Now is the perfect time for a friendly reminder to watch for adults, children, and seniors walking or crossing the street.
Let’s make sure everyone gets to their destinations safely!
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October is Pedestrian Safety Month. Whether you're behind the wheel or on foot, let's look out for one another. As the days get shorter and it gets darker earlier, visibility becomes more challenging.
🚙 Drivers: Slow down and scan the road as you drive. Stay alert for people crossing the street.
🚶 Pedestrians: Remember that as it gets darker, it becomes harder to see you. If you must walk or run on the road, use lights and reflectors.
Safety is a two-way street.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Remember this safe-driving checklist for the next errand you run or roadtrip you take:
✅ Put away all distractions and keep your eyes on the road
✅ When driving through school or work zones, stay alert and cautious
✅ Yield to pedestrians, it's the law
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The national "A Week Without Driving" campaign aims to bring awareness to the barriers and challenges that non-drivers face. Here's how you take the Week Without Driving challenge:
You can get around however you want, but the challenge is not to drive yourself in any car. This applies to all your activities — not just your work commute. If you normally transport other family members or friends, it applies to those trips, too.
Take the challenge and help advocate for accessibility in your community!
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