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Traffic Safety and Injury Prevention

Focuses on bicycle safety and reducing motor vehicle crashes, fatalities, and injuries with an emphasis on occupant protection.

Project Examples:

  • Pedestrian Safety - Provide education and training to children, parents, adults, and seniors on proper pedestrian safety issues. Each age group faces their own disabilities when it comes to pedstrian safety and through educational presentations, pedestrian safety courses, and brochures we hope to lower the amount of injuries and raise awareness to this important issue. Call (607) 758-5523 for more information.
     
  • Traveling Tots Program -
     

    Publication available (pdf): Traveling Tots
     
    A low cost child safety seat program. Traveling tots has convertible seat and booster seats available to accommodate children from birth-80 pounds. A certified child safety seat technician will teach you how to use the proper seat for maximum safety and will show you how to install it in your car. Call (607) 758-5523 for an appointment. For sliding fee, bring your pay stub, or a Medicaid, WIC, or PCAP card to your appointment. No seats or installations are provided without an appointment and instruction on how to use and install seats.
     
  • Buckle Bear - Teaches pre-school children proper seat belt and booster seat use.
     
  • Pedstrian Safety Course - Educates children on proper pedstrian safety, how to watch for traffic when crossing the roads, and how to read signs and symbols associated with pedstrian safety.
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