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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.
Pedestrian safety is especially important for older adults. Simple steps can help reduce risks and keep you safe while walking. Always stay alert, follow signals, and make yourself visible. Your safety matters every step of the way.
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After Pennsylvania legalized speed cameras, they showed up on Philly’s deadly Roosevelt Boulevard. The results are clear: Researchers found a drop in crashes and deaths.
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The Truth About Whether Speed Cameras Make Us Safer
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After Pennsylvania legalized speed cameras, they showed up on Philly’s deadly Roosevelt Boulevard. The results are clear: Researchers found a drop in crashes and deaths.This week, community members gathered at a vigil to remember the life of a pedestrian recently lost in a crash. Stories were shared, calls for change were made, and a single pair of Ghost Shoes marked the memorial—a haunting symbol of the life taken. This powerful tribute reminds us that every traffic victim was someone’s loved one.
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School’s out and kids are out! Summer means more children playing near streets, riding bikes, and crossing roads. Drivers must stay alert, slow down, and expect the unexpected. Let’s keep our neighborhoods safe.
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Every pair of Ghost Shoes tells a tragic story. Displayed at memorial sites, they are haunting reminders of pedestrians killed in traffic crashes. Learn more about one of these lives lost and the impact it left behind: www.wfsb.com/2025/06/18/vigil-held-man-hit-killed-by-car-west-hartford-earlier-this-month/
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Vigil held for man hit and killed by car in West Hartford earlier this month
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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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