Nationally, traffic fatalities of all kinds are up substantially in the wake of the pandemic (10.5% from 2020 to 2021) and the United States is doing much, much worse than other high-income countries. Connecticut falls in the middle of the nation with 1.57 pedestrian fatalities per 100,000 people. High fatality rates are commonly attributed to dangerous […]
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Apr
Apr
Everybody should feel safe using Connecticut’s roads. Connecticut’s roads are traveled by walkers, runners, and cyclists who are welcome and expected to use the roads for transportation, fitness, and recreation. With common courtesy, common sense, and respect for the rules to share the road, Connecticut’s roads can be safer for everyone. Please do your part […]
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Apr
Apr
Do you walk, run, bike, or exercise in other ways? Strava is the place for you to connect with others and track your progress! Once you have a free account, you can join the Bike Walk Connecticut group to track your improvements, analyze your workouts, and socialize with others who have similar interests. We encourage you to […]
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Jul
Jul
In summer 2023, we surveyed Connecticut towns and asked for their bike/ped masterplans, Complete Streets plans and policies, and Vision Zero plans or policies. Below is the list of towns that responded with their plans and policies. Some towns refer to their Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) which are prepared or updated every ten […]