Greenwich Free Press (https://greenwichfreepress.com/category/news/transportation/)
National Crash Responder Safety Week is November 17-21, 2025. Slow down and move over if possible when there is an emergency vehicle or a private vehicle, a tower, or any vehicle on the shoulder of the road. It’s the law to slow down significantly and move over. Continue Reading →
Exercise extra caution this Halloween weekend. With shorter daylight hours and the end of Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, November 2, it’s especially important to stay alert to changing road conditions and reduced visibility. Continue Reading →
This project, part of the Safe Streets Greenwich initiative, will test temporary traffic-calming and pedestrian-safety measures near Western Middle School during school hours to evaluate designs that promote safer walking, biking, and driving for students and the surrounding community. Continue Reading →
• Stay calm and don’t engage. Avoid eye contact, don’t make gestures and avoid using your horn. Never exit the vehicle to argue with or engage another driver.
• Give space. Let the driver pass and keep your distance. Continue Reading →
“I would appreciate it if you would consider my presence here today a cry for help from the citizens of Byram.” – BNA chair Liz Eckert
“We have to try everything we can.” – First Selectman Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
“The roadway is compromised and this will be a long-term closure. The water company is on scene.” – Greenwich Police Continue Reading →
Brendon DeSimone, president of the Round Hill Association, said rumble strips were not the residents’ first choice due to concerns about noise – and that they had indicated, via a petition seeking their input, they desired lowered speed limits. Continue Reading →
“Traffic Jam Assistance promises to offer relief in the most frustrating driving situation: Sitting in stop-and-go traffic. But today’s technology can only supplement, not replace, an attentive driver behind the wheel.” – Alec Slatky, managing director of public and government affairs for AAA Northeast
Continue Reading →
If your student does not bring a car to campus and is attending a college or university 100 miles or more away from home, they may qualify for a student away at school discount on your auto insurance policy, according to AAA Insurance. Depending on their grades, they may also qualify for a good student discount. Continue Reading →
“I know there’s been some discussion of putting in a HAWK, which is more like a full signal. We’re going to explore the opportunity of getting a full signal at Byram Rd and Rte 1.” – Jim Michel DPW commissioner Continue Reading →