Rockland County Safe Streets | Rockland County, NY

What are Safe Streets?

Roadway safety is essential for everyone - drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. By staying alert, following the rules, and sharing the road responsibly, we can prevent injuries and save lives.

Our program:

Educates
Informs
Engages
Inspires

The Rockland County Department of Health encourages residents to learn about pedestrian and bicyclist safety, New York State Vehicle & Traffic Laws, and promote best practices to share the road safely, and reduce roadway injuries and fatalities.

Turn Up Traffic Safety Youth Ambassador Program

Group of youth volunteers wearing safety vests

The Turn Up Traffic Safety Youth Ambassador program is a group of youth volunteers who educate their peers and other students, about roadway safety and traffic laws.

Youth ambassadors provide information at public events and in classrooms to improve overall knowledge of traffic safety. Their efforts are vital in shaping a culture of safety from the ground up.

youth providing traffic safety presentation in lecture hall to peers

For more information, or to become a Youth Ambassador, call (845) 364-2500.

New York State Vehicle & Traffic Laws

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Complete Streets

Complete Streets are streets for everyone. They are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities.

Complete Streets aims to improve access to safe modes of transportation, vibrant places, and quality of life through street-level improvements that make the safe and active choice the easy choice for all roadway users.

Complete Streets Policies in Rockland County:

Please visit www.ny.gov to see a list of other New York State municipalities and counties that have passed Complete Streets policies.

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