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CRASHES, SERIOUS INJURIES AND FATALITIES INVOLVING PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS ON CONNECTICUT ROADWAYS IN 2025.
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.
☀️🚸 School’s out for summer!
With more kids walking, biking, and playing outside during the day, drivers need to stay extra alert. Connecticut’s Vulnerable Road User Law requires drivers to use extra caution around pedestrians and bicyclists.
⚠️ Failing to do so can result in fines of up to $1,000, in addition to other violations.
As summer begins, slow down, stay focused, and look out for our most vulnerable road users.
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Today is Ride to Work Day, a nationwide event that encourages motorcycle riders to commute on two wheels and raise awareness about motorcycle safety. With more motorcycles expected on Connecticut roadways, drivers should stay alert, check blind spots carefully, and give riders plenty of space to travel safely. #WatchForMeCT #motorcyclesafety #sharetheroad #drivesafe ... See MoreSee Less
This weekend, June 6–7, Connecticut Trails Day invites residents and visitors to explore the beauty of our state’s trails, parks, and outdoor spaces. Whether you’re walking, running, or biking, remember to stay alert and share the trail and roadway responsibly to help keep everyone safe while enjoying the outdoors.
Learn more about Connecticut Trails Day events happening across the state: ow.ly/JPTg50YZOUb
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A reminder from Winnie! Always make eye contact with drivers before you cross the road. A wave or glance can help confirm that a driver sees you before you step into the roadway. Staying alert and making sure drivers are aware of you is an important part of safe walking habits. 🦘💛
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Norwalk police crack down on crosswalk violations
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Officers are running a targeted enforcement initiative, watching intersections and pulling over drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians as the law requires.👨👩👧👦🚶♀️ Summer Safety Tips for Parents
Kids learn how to navigate roads by watching the adults around them.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children generally should not be near roads alone until around age 10, after developing the skills needed to navigate traffic safely. Even then, practice and supervision still matter.
💡 Help build safe habits by:
✔️ Looking left, right, then left again before crossing
✔️ Making eye contact with drivers
✔️ Modeling safe walking and biking behavior every time
Safe habits start early.
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Wethersfield’s Bikes on Main is a great reminder that warmer weather means more cyclists on our roads. There’s still time to stroll through Old Wethersfield and check out these incredible bikes! Wherever you’re headed, remember to share the road so everyone can get home safely. 🚲
Bike Walk Wethersfield
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Safer streets don’t happen by accident. Communities across Connecticut are making big changes to improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, from better crosswalks and sidewalks to protected bike lanes and redesigned intersections.
Watch the video featuring Anna Stern to see how towns are creating safer, more connected communities for everyone. 🚶♀️🚲
Learn more at ow.ly/hl8250Z17tB.
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