We all share the responsibility to keep our roadways safe. To save lives, we have to watch out for each other! Each year, about 1,500 pedestrians and 550 bicyclists are hit by cars on Connecticut roadways, leading to serious injuries and fatalities. Watch for Me CT is aimed at reducing those numbers through awareness, education and enforcement.
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.
NEWS
Residents can offer ideas on how to make the city a more bike and pedestrian-friendly place. WEST HAVEN, CT —... By Robert Storace Complete streets is a concept that economic development experts have talked about for decades, and it’s an... The national Governors Highway Safety Association annual spotlight report, Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State: 2021 Preliminary Data, offers a comprehensive... By Joe Murphy Pedestrian deaths in the U.S. reached a count not seen in 40 years. An estimated 7,485 pedestrians were...West Haven Seeks Input For Bike And Pedestrian Plan
Complete Streets: Here’s how streetscapes, bike lanes and sidewalks can spur major economic development
Pedestrian Fatalities Projected to Reach Four-Decade High Across US; CT One of Only 10 States Expected to See Reduction
Pedestrian Fatalities in the US Reach Four-Decade high. See what states had the most.
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