Carlsbad recognized at Traffic Safety Summit
This month, the City of Carlsbad was invited to present information about e-bike safety and the Safer Streets campaign at a special statewide summit hosted by the California Office of Traffic Safety and California Highway Patrol.
· This two-day event was an opportunity to exchange information, share best practices and learn about the latest traffic safety trends.
· The data presented by state agencies showed that the traffic safety concerns we have here in Carlsbad are playing out in cities throughout California.
· Carlsbad was honored to be one of two agencies in the state to be recognized with a traffic safety excellence award during the summit.
Safer together
This holiday season, the City of Carlsbad is encouraging you to give yourself plenty of time to get where you need to go and remember to keep an eye out for more people on our roads, especially during Thanksgiving week.
Carlsbad has been talking a lot about the importance of slowing down as part of the Safer Streets Together campaign, but, from the data below about the top causes of injury collisions in Carlsbad over the past five years, there are other easy ways to avoid accidents. So, please pay close attention on our roads, over the holidays and always.
As always, each of you plays a part to keep our local streets safe. Here are some important reminders for being safe on the road:
1. Watch your speed. Unsafe speed is the top cause of injury collisions in Carlsbad over the past five years.
2. Eliminate distractions. Focus on the road and stay alert for people backing out of driveways, pulling out of parking spots and people walking and biking.
3. It’s getting dark out earlier. Wear bright clothing and reflective gear when you’re walking or biking at night, and make sure your family’s bikes have working front and rear lights.
4. Talk to your family about the rules of the road, including rules for pedestrians and bicyclists and Carlsbad-specific e-bike rules.
