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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
Blind spot monitoring and other vehicle safety technologies can be great as an extra precaution, but nothing replaces your eyes and ears.
Always be sure to check your blind spots and look for pedestrians, especially before taking a right on a red light.
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Pedestrian Safety Month is coming to an end, but drivers should continue to look out for pedestrians. With patience and attention, we can keep our roads safe for all.
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Watch for bicyclists and save lives.
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🚴♀️The thoughts that run through a bicyclist's head while riding in a roundabout are vast and varied! Remember, when a bicyclist is in a roundabout and there is no bike lane they should be treated like a vehicle, so do not pass them. Watch for bicyclists, and yield to them if you are entering the roundabout. #CTDOT #Bicycle #Roundabout #BikeThoughts ... See MoreSee Less
🚴♀️The thoughts that run through a bicyclist's head while riding in a roundabout are vast and varied! Remember, when a bicyclist is in a roundabout and there is no bike lane they should be treated like a vehicle, so do not pass them. Watch for bicyclists, and yield to them if you are entering the roundabout. #CTDOT #Bicycle #Roundabout #BikeThoughts
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We spoke to Connecticut residents for Pedestrian Safety Month. Hear to what they had to say.
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We spoke to Connecticut residents for Pedestrian Safety Month. Hear to what they had to say. #CTDOT #PedestrianSafety
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NVCOG working with Middlebury to improve pedestrian safety along Route 64 and the Greenway
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In some areas, almost 90% of drivers in some areas of Route 64 are going above the posted 25 mph speed limit, according to captured speed data.🚶♀️🚦 October is Pedestrian Safety Month — and drivers, this one’s for you:
Per Connecticut law, you must yield to pedestrians:
➡️ In marked crosswalks
➡️ In unmarked crosswalks (the straight curb-to-curb space at intersections)
➡️ Stepping into a crosswalk
➡️ Waving to signal they want to cross (even with a cane, crutch, or other device)
⚠️ As of Oct 1, the fine for failing to yield went up from $500 → $750.
Shorter days mean more pedestrians after dark. Slow down. Look out. Yield the right-of-way.
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It's National School Bus Safety Week!
Did you know the most dangerous part of a school bus ride is getting on and off the bus?
Drivers are urged to pay attention to:
⚠️ Extended stop-arms
⚠️ Flashing red lights
⚠️ Children crossing the street
This #SchoolBusSafetyWeek, let's all do our part by staying alert in school zones. Together, we can keep our kids safe!
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This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week - a perfect time to talk with the new drivers in your life.
Getting behind the wheel is exciting, but it also comes with a large responsibility. Remind teens to:
✅ Stay focused
✅ Be alert
✅ Follow the speed limit
For more tips, visit ow.ly/OGPg50X4pYt.
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