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Safer Streets Together Plan

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I care about my community and pledge to do my part to keep Carlsbad's streets safe for everyone.

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We all share the road, whether we drive, bike or walk. Letʼs look out for one another and be the best versions of ourselves on the road. Share the responsibility. Be safe.

Driving

Slow down
Put my phone down
Stop at all stop signs
Use extra care when turning

Biking

Always wear a helmet
Use lights at night
Ride with traffic
Obey all signs/signals

Walking

Try to cross at crosswalks
Remove distractions
Wear bright colors
Carry a flashlight at night

Get a yard sign

“Slow Down Carlsbad” yard signs, tip cards and window clings are available to pick up at all three library locations, City Hall and the Faraday administration center.

Libraries

Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Carlsbad City Library
1775 Dove Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92011

Georgina Cole Library
1250 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008

Library Learning Center
3368 Eureka Place
Carlsbad, CA 92008

City offices

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

City Hall
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008

Faraday Administration Center
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008

Tips and resources

Bike helmets

Helmets are required for riders under 18. Make sure your helmet fits properly to provide the best protection.
There should be about two finger widths between your eyebrows and the bottom of the helmet, about two finger widths between your chin and the helmet strap, and the strap should form a "Y" shape over your ear.

Video guide

Right turns

One of the most common types of collisions between cars and bicycles is called the "right hook," which is when a car turning right collides with someone riding in the bike lane.
If you're driving, first look for bikes, then move as far to the right as you can before turning. If you see dashes in a bike lane, that usually means it's a good place to move over to the right before turning. If there isn't enough space for you to safely pass a cyclist before moving to the right, slow down and wait behind the cyclist before you turn.
If you're biking, slow down behind turning cars or, if space and traffic allows, pass turning cars on the left.

Video guide

Avoid distractions

We all know the dangers of distracted driving. If you’re having a hard time resisting the urge to check your phone when you’re driving, here are a few tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:

Before you get in the car, turn on your phone’s “Do not disturb” feature.
If you’re riding with other people in the car, hand your phone to your passenger. They can reply to any time-sensitive texts for you.
Put your phone in the backseat or even your trunk before you get behind the wheel. Out of sight, out of mind.

Remember, drivers under the age of 18 may not use any mobile communications device at all, whether hands-free or hand-held.

Test your knowledge with a distracted driving quiz from the California Office of Traffic Safety.

More resources

Traffic safety videos

The city has a growing library of traffic safety videos that highlight how we can all look out for one another and be the best versions of ourselves on the road.

Making Sure Your Bike Helmet Fits

Got a New E-bike? Check This Out

Right Turns

Sharing the Road

5 Ways You Could Be Breaking the Law on Your E-bike

What Happens if You Break the Rules on Your E-bike

E-bikes and the Law

Know Your E-bike Type

Catching Up on Bike and E-bike Safety

Prepping for a Night Bike Ride

Ask the City: Speed Limits

The "Dutch Reach" 101

Archived News

3 ways to drive safely in a storm
As we brace for this weekend’s winter storm, the City of Carlsbad is sharing advice from the National Weather Service to avoid travel unless it’s absolutely necessary.
02/24/2023 12:41 PM
Free traffic safety classes
The City of Carlsbad, in partnership with the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition and Circulate San Diego, is hosting a series of free traffic safety workshops and trainings. The first one is Thursday, Feb. 9, 6 – 7 p.m. on Zoom.
02/09/2023 10:14 AM
Traffic projects to be discussed
On Monday, city staff will discuss several important traffic safety projects with the Traffic & Mobility Commission.
02/03/2023 1:10 PM
Pledge campaign launched
At a news conference Wednesday morning, middle school students joined city and school officials, bike and walking groups and local businesses in asking the public to take a stand on traffic safety. The City of Carlsbad is launching the new Safer Streets Together pledge campaign as part of its respon
01/25/2023
3 reasons to slow down on our roads
Getting people to slow down on our roads is one of the main goals of our three-pronged approach to traffic safety, the “three Es:”
01/23/2023
Safer Streets statewide
Increased traffic collisions over the past few years have been a nationwide and statewide trend. To help address this problem, several new state traffic safety laws went into effect with the new year.
01/09/2023 3:46 PM
Carlsbad Blvd and Tamarack improvements
The City of Carlsbad is asking the public to review two options for reconfiguring the busy intersection of Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue and provide feedback to the Traffic & Mobility Commission by Feb. 6.
01/05/2023 8:30 AM
New bike safety guide
As families get ready to unwrap new bikes or e-bikes during the holidays, the City of Carlsbad is sharing helpful tips and safety information for new riders.
12/23/2022 11:41 AM
Traffic safety progress continues
The City of Carlsbad advanced several key efforts this week to help address the local traffic safety emergency, which was originally proclaimed in August following a dramatic increase in collisions involving bikes and e-bikes.
12/08/2022 5:21 PM