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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.
Child fatalities expected to rise as electric bikes and scooters become more common, CT expert says ... See MoreSee Less
Child fatalities expected to rise as electric bikes and scooters become more common, CT expert says
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The state's Child Fatality Review Panel talked child traffic safety Wednesday, learning that e-bike deaths of young riders are expected to increase.Only a fool 🤡 ignores the rules of safety — don't be that driver, pedestrian or bicyclist! Make sure you are staying in the lines, looking in all directions and being cautious ⚠️! Safety is no joke when it comes to lives.
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A horrible tragedy in Springfield, Mass. as three (THREE!) roadside workers are killed by a speeding motorist.
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3 road crew workers struck, killed on I-91 off-ramp
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Three people are dead following an overnight crash in West Springfield.You may have seen a new type of traffic signal around Connecticut, a blinking yellow arrow that indicates drivers can proceed if the way is clear.
The blinking yellow arrow is meant to make turns safer. Drivers wanting to turn while the arrow is blinking should check to make sure that there is no oncoming traffic, pedestrians or bicyclists. You should be aware that oncoming traffic, pedestrians and bikes all have the right of way when the arrow is blinking, so you MUST wait if there is something or someone in the path of your turn. As soon as it is clear, you can proceed through the intersection.
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www.nhregister.com/news/article/helmets-needed-stem-expected-rise-child-e-bike-20243407.php ... See MoreSee Less
Child fatalities expected to rise as electric bikes and scooters become more common, CT expert says
www.nhregister.com
The state's Child Fatality Review Panel talked child traffic safety Wednesday, learning that e-bike deaths of young riders are expected to increase.Pedestrian deaths on Connecticut roadways are avoidable tragedies. Learn more about our efforts to make roads safer for all people by watching the "Ghost Shoes" documentary: ow.ly/IO8b50V6Vh2
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Watch for Me CT has been invited to do a story on pedestrian safety by a local news outlet. They are looking for pedestrians/bicyclists that have been hit in Hartford or Waterbury and survived that may want to talk. We also need any families who lost loved ones that may want to speak. Please message us if you are interested! ... See MoreSee Less
Pedestrian deaths on Connecticut roadways are avoidable tragedies. Learn more about our efforts to make roads safer for all people by watching the ""Ghost Shoes"" documentary: ow.ly/kpCV50V6QVv
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Ghost Shoes - Watch for Me CT
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GHOST SHOESGhost shoes (and bikes) are a haunting reminder of pedestrian deaths. By telling the story of this unique project and the victims it honors, we put faces and names to those most affected by...This is what we're up against out there. Look for pedestrians and bicyclists when you are driving, and share the road. If you're crossing, don't leave your safety in the hands of others. Make sure oncoming cars are stopping. We don't stand a chance against vehicles like this. ... See MoreSee Less