Free Car Magnets Show West Hartford Motorists Have Taken A Safety Pledge

WEST HARTFORD, CT — A lot is going on in West Hartford this summer in the name of pedestrian and motorist safety.

And now the town's "Vision Zero" task force is asking folks to go get a magnet for their car and show their support as well.

Folks are invited to get a "Vision Zero Safe Driver" magnet and put it on their car bumper to remind others to do their part.

Magnets are available at the town's libraries and the West Hartford Town Hall lobby, 50 S. Main St.

This summer, 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," wrote the town in an announcement.

A survey conducted during the Vision Zero process revealed that West Hartford residents feel the most unsafe due to: Drivers speeding, distracted driving, noncompliance with rules of the road, and drivers who do not yield to pedestrians at intersections or crosswalks.

For more information on the town's 'Vision Zero' safety movement and to take the 'Vision Zero' pledge, click on this link.