West Hartford Seeks Folks To Pledge To Drive Safely

Town of West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Those concerned about pedestrian and roadway safety in town can, now, do more than just complain.

They can pledge participation in the town's safety initiatives.

The Town of West Hartford has adopted a "Vision Zero Action Plan" to support safe, healthy, and equitable mobility in town.

It aspires to eliminate fatalities and severe injuries on West Hartford streets by 2033 or, at the very least, drastically reduce them.

The town has set up an online portal where folks can electronically sign a pledge to, simply, be safer on the roads.

"We want you to be part of the solution by committing to the Vision Zero Safe Roads for All pledge and practicing five safe driving habits," wrote the town.

"By changing our driving behaviors together, one road user at a time, we can make our roads safer for everyone."

Those safe driving habits are:

• State focused and avoid distracted driving.

• Drive the speed limit.

• Yield to pedestrians at crosswalks.

• Stop at stop signs and red lights.

• Maintain a safe distance between your car and the car in front of you.

As a thank-you, participants can stop by by Room 312 of West Hartford Town Hall (50 S. Main St.) to pick up a reflective band "so you can be a good role model for pedestrian and bicyclist safety by being seen," wrote the town.

Click the link to take the pledge: https://westhartford.seamlessdocs.com/f/pledge. Learn more about West Hartford Vision Zero initiatives and read the Year 1 Annual Report outlining 115 projects accomplished in 2024 to make our roads safer for all users.