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CRASHES
180
SERIOUS INJURIES
64
FATALITIES
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.
This week marks Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. As we age, shifts in vision, mobility and reaction speed can influence driving ability. It’s a time to focus on tools, tips and strategies to help older drivers and their families navigate the road safely and confidently.
Discover more here: ow.ly/HUCQ50UiIjc
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Riding an E-bike, scooter, or other wheels?
⚠ Know the rules of the road: ride as far to the right as safe, obey speed limits, and use hand signals to indicate where you are going if you do not have a turn signal.
⚠ Wearing a helmet is important for bicyclists, but is even more important for e-bike or scooter riders because of the increased speed. No matter how slow you are going, it is not safe to ride an e-bike or scooter without a helmet.
⚠ Watch out for pedestrians and other bikes.
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When's the last time you had your eyes checked? 👀 Even with perfect vision, it's hard to see at night. Remember to stop fully and check for pedestrians before turning right on red!
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Excellent coverage. What a lovely article. Thank you, Lucy!
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342 Lives Lost To Traffic Violence Remembered In Goffe Street Park
www.newhavenarts.org
On the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.👏👏👏City of Norwalk, CT👏👏👏
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Norwalk to design 'pedestrian-first' city with passage of Complete Streets initiative
www.thehour.com
Norwalk's new Complete Street ordinance will promote multimodal transportation, improve accessibility, and is an environmental step, officials say.Have you noticed any Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) in your neighborhood? RRFBs consist of two rectangular flashing lights that are attached to the pedestrian warning sign at some marked crosswalks. The lighting helps increase driver awareness of people crossing.
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Our event was part of a much larger movement across the country. Check out this recap of some of the amazing things that went on elsewhere!
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U.S. Communities Rally for Road Safety: World Day of Remembrance 2024
visionzeronetwork.org
From Milwaukee to Memphis, Las Cruces to Las Vegas, and Wichita to Washington, DC, elected leaders, advocates and people who have lost loved ones in traffic crashes joined forces to urge action to add...... See MoreSee Less