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The Town of West Hartford has implemented several physical road changes to reduce motorist speeds, including speed bumps, curb extensions/bumpouts, lane striping, pedestrian refuge islands, raised crosswalks, and, soon, a roundabout.
All these improvements will not make our streets safe if we don’t improve our driving behavior. A survey conducted during the Vision Zero planning process revealed that West Hartford residents feel the most unsafe on the roadway due to these behaviors:
- Drivers speeding (77%)
- Distracted driving (74%)
- Noncompliance with rules of the road (55%)
- Drivers who do not yield to pedestrians at intersections or crosswalks (66%)
Let’s keep all road users safe. Pledge to be a Safe Driver! Click here to get started: https://www.westhartfordct.gov/town-departments/engineering/visionzero/vzpledge.
Get your Vision Zero Safe Driver magnet and put it on your car bumper to remind others to do their part, too. Magnets are available at the libraries and the town hall lobby.
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