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First draft of West Hartford Vision Zero action plan out for public input
Creating safer roads for all. The town of West Hartford has created a first draft of an action plan to stop tragedies on the streets.
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First draft of West Hartford Vision Zero action plan out for public input
Creating safer roads for all. The town of West Hartford has created a first draft of an action plan to stop tragedies on the streets. “It’s really not a pedestrian- or bicycle-safe town,” said Michelle Janowitz, who gets anxious riding bikes by Trout Brook Drive in West Hartford with her daughter. “People don’t stop on red lights, even with...
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Face the Facts: Breaking down how the state is working to prevent more traffic deaths
Sen. Tony Hwang (R- Fairfield) breaks down the Vision Zero law that passed this session and what work still needs to be done to prevent traffic deaths.
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Blumenthal calls for action after deadliest year on Connecticut roadways
Sen. Richard Blumenthal re-introduced an initiative aimed at reducing traffic-related deaths and injuries. “The Road to Zero Resolution” focuses not only on protecting drivers but also pedestrians and bicyclists. The resolution was first introduced in 2021. It lays out policies and strategies that work toward safer roadways. On Friday, Blumenthal emphasized that data-based plan considering a tragic 2022. “This year…
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Statewide Road Safety Bill ‘Vision Zero' Advances in Legislature
The Vision Zero bill advanced in the state legislature on Monday afternoon, bringing it one step closer to a law that would require a number of new traffic safety regulations on Connecticut roadways. “I think it’s a great idea, especially here in New Haven, it feels necessary. I regularly feel unsafe when I’m walking to school,” said Lauren Maxwell....
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Bill to Help Prevent Road Deaths in Connecticut Advances
The Vision Zero bill is an effort to cut down on pedestrian and driver deaths on Connecticut roads.