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Have you been in a dangerous situation as or with a pedestrian?
1304
CRASHES
159
SERIOUS INJURIES
58
FATALITIES
CRASHES, SERIOUS INJURIES AND FATALITIES INVOLVING PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS ON CONNECTICUT ROADWAYS SO FAR 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.
Last year, there were 1,813 crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists on Connecticut roadways. Remember that speeding kills, drivers should always obey the speed limit. A pedestrian hit by a car going 40 mph has an 85% chance of being killed. At 20 mph, that risk is reduced to just 5%.
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Always pay attention when walking. You need the ability of your two key senses, seeing and hearing, to detect cars. Put the phone down when crossing and consider pausing music. Look both ways - traffic might not be looking for you!
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TRUTH spoken well. Cellphones, speeders and even people with violent tendancies are out there - it's called Murphy's Law. 🙁
Walking in this direction gives pedestrians the best view of traffic. Learn to be a vigilant pedestrian: ow.ly/hkc450Q3XIS
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Same for Cyclists...YES!!
Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
We hope you have a wonderful holiday. There are more people are on the roadways for the holidays, so drive safely to your destination and stay alert.
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With the increase in roadway traffic throughout the Thanksgiving holiday, remember to maintain driving behaviors that are safe for all passengers on the road. When drivers maintain safe speeds and use extra caution, safer walking environments are created, keeping you and your loved ones safe.
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In the face of tragedy, these families are turning their grief into action.
“It is my wish that my grief, love and anger will, in some way, spark action to change our roads, to slow traffic down and change our culture,” said Judith Proctor.
Read the story by Hartford Courant : www.courant.com/2023/11/19/their-loved-ones-died-on-ct-roads-their-wish-is-for-their-grief-love-a...
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Their loved ones died on CT roads. Their wish is for their grief, love and anger to spark change.
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Dr. Alfred Croteau, an acute care surgeon with Hartford HealthCare, said the increase in roadway fatalities also takes a toll on first responders and medical professionals who try to treat the vict…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“We need to act. We need to remember these people. In their honor, we need to act and create change to slow traffic and make our roads safer for everybody,” said Amy Watkins.
Read the story: www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/we-need-to-act-calls-for-change-as-people-remember-those-killed...
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‘We need to act': Calls for change as people remember those killed on state roads
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There is a call for drivers to be more careful on the road and it comes from those who have already lost a loved one. This comes as a busy travel time is getting underway with millions expected to hit...1 CommentComment on Facebook
John Jepson, Division Street, Derby or Ansonia, CT ....Dec 15, 2022 Struck and Abandoned. He died within the week before Christmas. This occurred as he was leaving his 20. Year evening McDonalds shift. Legislator Kara Rochelle promised action, none forthcoming.
Give pedestrians the space they need to cross the street safely by keeping the crosswalk clear.
Learn to be a responsible driver:
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