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
Always pay attention when walking. You need the ability of your two key senses, seeing and hearing, to detect cars. Put the phone down when crossing and consider pausing music. Look both ways - traffic might not be looking for you!
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Walking in this direction gives pedestrians the best view of traffic. Learn to be a vigilant pedestrian: ow.ly/hkc450Q3XIS
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Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
We hope you have a wonderful holiday. There are more people are on the roadways for the holidays, so drive safely to your destination and stay alert.
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With the increase in roadway traffic throughout the Thanksgiving holiday, remember to maintain driving behaviors that are safe for all passengers on the road. When drivers maintain safe speeds and use extra caution, safer walking environments are created, keeping you and your loved ones safe.
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In the face of tragedy, these families are turning their grief into action.
“It is my wish that my grief, love and anger will, in some way, spark action to change our roads, to slow traffic down and change our culture,” said Judith Proctor.
Read the story by Hartford Courant : www.courant.com/2023/11/19/their-loved-ones-died-on-ct-roads-their-wish-is-for-their-grief-love-a...
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Their loved ones died on CT roads. Their wish is for their grief, love and anger to spark change.
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“We need to act. We need to remember these people. In their honor, we need to act and create change to slow traffic and make our roads safer for everybody,” said Amy Watkins.
Read the story: www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/we-need-to-act-calls-for-change-as-people-remember-those-killed...
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‘We need to act': Calls for change as people remember those killed on state roads
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There is a call for drivers to be more careful on the road and it comes from those who have already lost a loved one. This comes as a busy travel time is getting underway with millions expected to hit...1 CommentComment on Facebook
John Jepson, Division Street, Derby or Ansonia, CT ....Dec 15, 2022 Struck and Abandoned. He died within the week before Christmas. This occurred as he was leaving his 20. Year evening McDonalds shift. Legislator Kara Rochelle promised action, none forthcoming.
Give pedestrians the space they need to cross the street safely by keeping the crosswalk clear.
Learn to be a responsible driver:
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Families honor loved ones at Bushnell Park for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
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Connecticut and the world on Sunday marked World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Well-done, Judy. I know this is hard for you, but keep fighting the good fight. Raising awareness about these heartbreaking traffic incidents and fatalities can help save so many lives. xo
Amy Watkins. Thanks so much for all your work on this poignant event.