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CRASHES
217
SERIOUS INJURIES
72
FATALITIES
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.
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🌞 Warmer days = trail time! 🥾🌲 As you head out to explore Connecticut’s amazing state parks and trails, keep these trail etiquette tips in mind to help everyone enjoy the outdoors safely and respectfully!
Let’s all do our part to protect the trails and each other.💚
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June is National Safety Month — the perfect time to brush up on safe driving habits! With more traffic, kids at play, and bicyclists out, remember to:
✅ Slow down in neighborhoods
✅ Eliminate distractions
✅ Watch for pedestrians & bikers
✅ Stay calm in summer traffic.
Let’s make safety a priority this season!
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Today we stop to take a moment to thank the incredible fathers keeping their families safe!
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Older pedestrians face the greatest risk in traffic crashes. In Connecticut, nearly one-third of pedestrian crashes involve someone between the ages of 50–65. The chance of death is twice as high for pedestrians 50+ compared to younger age groups.
For more information on older pedestrians, and how they're disproportionately affected click here: ow.ly/y0GV50W1B22
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What an honor! Watch for Me CT's mini-documentary, Ghost Shoes, just received a Boston/New England Regional Emmy® Award. This honor puts a renewed spotlight on the important issue of pedestrian safety in Connecticut.
We are so grateful to all our collaborators on this project, especially Bill and Melody Devlin, who tragically lost their daughter, Shauna Devlin, while she was walking in Hamden.
Watch Ghost Shoes to learn more about efforts to curb pedestrian fatalities in Connecticut: watchformect.org/ghost-shoes/
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Check out our interview with Bike Walk CT where we discuss some hot topics in bike and pedestrian safety!
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