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CRASHES, SERIOUS INJURIES AND FATALITIES INVOLVING PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS ON CONNECTICUT ROADWAYS IN 2025.
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.
From safety guides and newsletters to helpful resources from state and national partners, there are plenty of tools to help families stay informed and safe. 📚🚸
Explore resources for parents, caregivers, and families: ow.ly/nnjj50ZHkGF
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On this 25th anniversary of September 11, we remember the lives lost and the countless people who came together to support one another in the aftermath.
Today, we’re reminded of the importance of looking out for one another, showing up for our neighbors and coming together as a community.
We remember. We honor. We will never forget.
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🚸 Signs designed to communicate with drivers and pedestrians are all around us. Sometimes, if you listen closely, you can even hear them talk! 👀🔊
Listen along to this animated video to hear what this sign has to share. You might just see the signs around you a little differently after this! 🚶♀️🚗
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Labor Day is a great time to slow down, spend time together, and talk about safety as a family. 👨👩👧👦
Whether you’re heading out for a walk, riding bikes, or enjoying one of Connecticut’s many outdoor spaces, take a few minutes to remind kids about the importance of staying alert, using crosswalks, watching for traffic, and making safe choices.
A simple safety conversation today can help keep everyone safe all year long. Have a happy and safe Labor Day! 🚶♀️🚲
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ATESDs: Where Does the Money Go?
💰 You may have heard about Automated Traffic Safety Enforcement Devices (ATESDs) being considered in your community. These devices are speed and red-light cameras designed to help address dangerous driving.
🤔 But what happens to the money collected from citations?
🚫💵 It’s not a cash grab.
⚖️ Under Connecticut state law, money collected from ATESD citations can only be used to:
🛠️ Cover the costs of the program
🛣️ Support projects that improve road safety
🔒 So, the money collected through the program is restricted to running the program and making roads safer.
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Winnie and Wally know that school zone safety starts with you! 🎒🚸
School zones can be busy, so remember to watch for cars, buses, and bikes. Stay on sidewalks and designated paths, never dart between parked vehicles, and always cross where it’s safe and drivers can see you.
Let’s help Winnie and Wally keep school zones safe for everyone! 👀
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👏👏👏 Town of West Hartford, CT 👏👏👏
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West Hartford Advances 200+ 'Vision Zero' Safety Projects This Year, See Where
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West Hartford has completed 96 Vision Zero road projects in 2026, with another 114 underway or planned this year.🚴 More Than Just Speed Bumps: Bike Lanes
Did you know? In Connecticut, bicycles are legally considered vehicles.
Bike lanes give cyclists a dedicated space to travel safely, especially those who may not feel comfortable riding in the traffic lane.
Even better are:
✅ Buffered bike lanes, which provide extra space between cyclists and vehicles.
✅ Protected bike lanes, which include physical barriers for added safety.
These designs don't just help bicyclists—they reduce conflicts between cars and bicycles and, in the case of protected bike lanes, also visually narrow the roadway, encouraging drivers to slow down and creating safer streets for everyone.
Safer roads benefit all who use them.
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