Watch for Me CT can lead a group of advocates, community leaders, and others through an assessment of the walkability, safety and accessibility of an area of your town.
We can provide a table of information for health and safety fairs, community events, bike rodeos, open streets, and other events.
Watch for Me CT is available to give talks to groups of 5 or more.
Past presentations have been made to driving schools, Rotary
Clubs, classrooms ages K-2, disability groups, parks and rec
departments, and others.
Panels and summits include the Governor’s Highway Safety
Association’s Annual Meeting, Bike Walk CT’s Annual Summit,
the Hartford Multi-Modal Transit Summit, and distracted driving
conferences and panels.
Click here to learn more about our community safety events.
There are no charges for the services of Watch for Me CT.
To request services, please contact Amy Watkins.
Driving safely around bicyclists and pedestrians
Laws and basic best practices for bicycling safety
Basic bicycle and pedestrian safety for children
Pedestrian safety for the disabled
(blind, deaf, and mobility impaired)
Safe trail usage and trail etiquette
Distracted driving
Runner/walker safety
Other related topics as requested
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Bicyclist deaths are highest between June and September, with nearly three quarters of them happening in urban areas. Ride responsibly and remember: all bicyclists are required to follow the same rules and responsibilities as motorists on the road.
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☀️Today marks the summer solstice!☀️
We will have daylight from 5:16am today through 8:28pm. That's a lot of time for drivers and pedestrians to be on the road, so be careful! Drivers, keep a sharp eye out for pedestrians, especially as the sun begins to rise and set, making it harder to see. Pedestrians, be aware of your surroundings and always look both ways before crossing the stre#WatchForMeCTr#DriveResponsiblys#roadsafetya#PedestrianSafetya#JustDriveD#summersolsticestice ... See MoreSee Less
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It's no surprise older pedestrians face a higher fatality risk than younger people. What are you doing to help protect them from crash#PedestrianSafetya#pedestriansr#olderpedestriansr#seniorcitizensi#roadsafetya#WatchForMeCTrMeCT ... See MoreSee Less
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In 2022, more than 67,000 pedestrians were injured in traffic crashes. Here are a few #PedestrianSafety tips to remember when you're driving this season:
✔️ Stay focused on the road
✔️ Slow your speed
✔️ Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks
Together, we can make our streets safer for everyo#driversafetya#roadsafetya#pedestriansr#WatchForMeCTrMeCT ... See MoreSee Less
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Helmets save lives! We want to wish Gordon Ramsay a very speedy recovery, and a big thank you for sharing his story. Please, take a moment to watch his video and remember to always wear a helmet when you are biking. ... See MoreSee Less
Gordon Ramsay says wearing a helmet saved his life after bad bike accident in Connecticut
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He went on to praise all of the trauma surgeons, doctors, nurses and other hospital staff who looked after him following his injury.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Happy #fathersday! Let's celebrate the wonderful fathers out there by keeping them safe on the road, so they can have a great day with their childr#WatchForMeCTr#DriveResponsiblys#roadsafetya#PedestrianSafetya#JustDriveDrive ... See MoreSee Less
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As the school year comes to an end, many children will be out and about walking and biking around our neighborhoods.
🚘 Drivers, slow down and be mindful of your surroundings, especially in areas where children are likely to be present.
👨👩👦 Parents, talk to your kids about road safety. Make sure they understand the importance of being focused on their surroundings and following traffic laws.
Let's work together to keep our kids safe as they enjoy their summer bre#PedestrianSafetya#endofschoolyearl#drivesafee#roadsafetya#communityu#WatchForMeCTrMeCT ... See MoreSee Less
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