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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.
This week is National Public Health Week! 🌎 It’s a great time to recognize how small, everyday choices like practicing safe walking and biking habits help protect our communities.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Ride the State: Connecticut is back! Join us June 28 for a 67-mile ride from New Haven to Hartford. Limited to 200 riders — it always sells out!
✅ Rest stops, lunch & support vehicle
🚆 Free return ticket for first 100 via CTRail
🌳 Scenic new trail sections
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😴 Tired behind the wheel? Don't push through! Drowsy driving slows reaction time, affects decision-making and reduces your ability to stay alert – just like alcohol. Being awake for 18–20 hours can be similar to having a BAC of 0.05%. ... See MoreSee Less
Having car trouble on the highway? Pull over and #StayInYourCar until help arrives. It’s the safest place for you to be.
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As kids start spending more time outdoors, it’s a great opportunity for adults to talk with them about pedestrian safety. Remind children to use crosswalks, stay alert, and make eye contact with drivers before crossing. A quick conversation today can help build safe habits that last all year. 🚸
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Spring outings mean more time near busy streets. Winnie reminds kids to always cross with an adult or a responsible older sibling—especially during times of reduced daylight—and encourages drivers to stay alert and yield to pedestrians at every crosswalk.
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📵 April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
According to NHTSA, more than 3,000 people were killed in 2023 in crashes involving distracted drivers.
It only takes a second for things to go wrong. Looking down to check a single text at 55 mph means you could travel the length of a football field without looking at the road.
And it’s not just texting—hands-free and infotainment systems can still take your attention away from driving.
🚗 Stay focused. Stay alert.
When you’re behind the wheel, your only job is to drive.
Let’s all do our part to keep the roads safe 💛
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Pedestrian safety concerns rise in Hartford as Connecticut deaths climb
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Seven pedestrians have died on Connecticut roads this year, which prompted renewed safety warnings as warmer weather brings more people outdoors.