Princeton Residents Sound Off on Safety Issues

Princeton, NJ- Summer’s nearly here, and with each walk in the park, day at the pool and backyard BBQ comes the risk of snakebites, drowning and fires, but don’t worry! There’s no reason to stay cooped up inside all season.

Patch put together a list of summer safety tips to keep you safe and having fun while the weather’s warm. Make sure to give snakes their distance and always swim with a buddy to stay carefree during the dog days.

Keeping these tips in mind, there are other possible dangers that affect Princeton residents year round.

We asked Patch readers what they thought the biggest safety issues were in their town. Here’s a list of the most pressing problems, from break-ins to traffic jams:

• "Cyclists who ride at night with no lights or reflective clothing, often on sidewalks, and fail to regard pedestrians."

• "Pedestrians who walk against traffic lights, especially those who ignore turning arrows at major intersections such as Nassau and Vandeventer."

• "Bikers on sidewalks, not following traffic laws."

• "White privilege"

• "People running red lights!"

• "Traffic and cars going too fast"

• "People crossing the streets without looking!"

Is there a problem that wasn’t mentioned? Share it with us in the comments below or on our Princeton Patch Facebook page.