pedestrians

Dixwell Avenue is the main artery between New Haven and Hamden. Thousands of cars travel that road each day, and according to recent data, pedestrians need to use extra caution.

Hamden Police said they have new data that shows crashes involving pedestrians are on the rise.

Connecticut activists have implored lawmakers to pass legislation to protect pedestrians and bikers. This year 15 pedestrians were killed by motorists, The Hartford Courant reported Friday. Anthony Cherolis, who leads an effort by the Center for Latino Progress to improve transportation infrastructure in Hartford says the House bill includes provisions that have been successful in reducing pedestrian deaths outside Connecticut. Provisions...

New Haven police have arrested a driver accused of hitting a woman crossing the street on February 13.

Despite stepping up enforcement efforts, four pedestrians have been killed in New Haven since the start of the new year. Surveillance video from earlier this month captures a driver hitting a woman crossing the street with the help of a walker. It’s at the intersection of Whalley Avenue and Blake Street on February 13. New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said…

After four fatal pedestrian accidents in New Haven in two months, there are calls for something to be done to improve safety on the city’s streets.