Safety First!

To the Editor:

As the warmer weather approaches I would just like to remind everyone about road safety.

Cyclists and pedestrians have rights as well as motor vehicles and we must learn to share the road. Pedestrians should walk facing traffic, so they can see the oncoming vehicles, and wear bright colors to be seen in the dimming light of a spring evening. Cyclists should obey the same rules as motor vehicles; come to a full stop at all stop signs, signal when changing lanes or turning, and ride single file.

We live on one of the most traveled roads in Newtown and don’t mind sharing the road as long as everyone puts safety first!

Thank you.

Rob and Kelley Michael

174 Hattertown Road, Newtown                                   April 11, 2007