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CRASHES, SERIOUS INJURIES AND FATALITIES INVOLVING PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS ON CONNECTICUT ROADWAYS IN 2023.
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.
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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.Thank you to Chaz and AJ for hosting Watch for Me CT!Thank you to @ctdot_official Commissioner Eucalitto and Amy Watkins, Program Specialist for @watchformect - Please be safe this holiday season, don’t drink and drive, slow down through work zones and watch for pedestrians.
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In CT, there have been at least 64 pedestrian fatalities in 2024 alone. Crashes like these happen all over the state and in our own backyards. To see if a fatal pedestrian crash happened near you, visit the Watch for Me CT website: ow.ly/Z2r450UkYU3
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Remember that your choices impact more than just you. Don’t let your festive spirit break the spirits of our dedicated trauma teams. Their holidays shouldn’t be spent in agony over preventable crashes.
Plan ahead—call a sober ride and keep everyone safe. Let’s ensure our celebrations are joyful, not tragic.
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Roundabout 101 starts with YES:
🚸Y is for YIELD. Yield for pedestrians and vehicles in the roundabout.
🚸E is for ENTER. Enter when clear and you have an opening.
🚸S is for SIGNAL. Signal before you exit the roundabout.
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An Open Letter to the New U.S. Congress and the New Administration: It's Time to Unite to Solve America's Roadway Crisis — Streetsblog USA
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"Just as we know the top factors causing roadway deaths, we also have the solutions to stem the traffic safety crisis. The key now is leadership – to act on this knowledge and put proven, life-savin...Happy Holidays! We hope that as you travel near and far you pay attention to pedestrians and cyclists. Share the road and share holiday cheer! 🌲
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In 2024, Connecticut has seen 1,421 crashes that involved either a pedestrian or a cyclist. To avoid increasing this statistic, drivers should remember to stay alert and vigilant when passing through pedestrian-heavy areas and bicycle lanes.
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