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Nighttime Visibility and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Safety As winter settles in and days get shorter, nighttime visibility becomes even more important than usual. Of course, it is important for pedestrians and cyclists to be visible year-round during dark conditions, but winter creates … Continue reading →

On November 17, 2022, the Training & Technical Assistance (T2) Center staff, guests and Connecticut’s top transportation leaders honored 103 professionals who completed one or more of nine different certificate programs in 2022. There were 47 Public Works Academy graduates, … Continue reading →

Pedestrian Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility October is National Pedestrian Safety Month so what better time to remind ourselves that ensuring pedestrian safety on our roadways is everyone’s responsibility. At some point throughout your day you will be a pedestrian, even … Continue reading →

Learn About the Safety Circuit Rider Team On October 1, 2022, the Safety Circuit Rider (SCR) program will begin a five-year reauthorization. The T2 Center is very pleased to have this opportunity to continue our good work with local Connecticut … Continue reading →

Safety Matters: Speed Display Signs for Speed Management in Urban Communities Across the country, speeding remains a problem on every type of roadway and in every type of community. Speed-related crashes often result in serious injuries or fatalities. In 2020, … Continue reading →

Garrett Bolella, City of Norwalk Garrett Bolella, P.E., P.T.O.E., Assistant Director of Transportation Services for the City of Norwalk, was named one of the 2022 40 Under 40 by the Fairfield County Business Journal. On June 16, 2022, Garrett was … Continue reading →

New Equipment Available for Loan – Pavement Marking Retroreflectometer Pavement marking visibility is an important safety measure for road users. When drivers can adequately see center lines, edge lines, crosswalks and other pavement markings, they can make safe and appropriate … Continue reading →

Four Strategies for Finding Your Voice by Jo Miller Originally Published forbes.com, August 18, 2021 When Stephanie Matthews worked as a producer in broadcast news, promoting her expertise and accomplishments was something of a nonissue. Her TV shows, stories, and … Continue reading →

Safe Streets and Roads for All – Grant Program On May 16, 2022, The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that the application process is now open for communities of all sizes to apply for $1 billion in Fiscal Year … Continue reading →

Signal Spotlight: Greenwich Arch Street Corridor Adaptive Signal Project In late April, the Town of Greenwich Department of Public Works unveiled the long-awaited Arch Street Corridor Improvement project, which was funded through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program. … Continue reading →