Hampden County participates in 30th World Day of Remembrance

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Local organizations hosted the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims this Sunday in Springfield.

The event paid tribute to the 34 people who died on Hampden County roadways in the past year, and the over 100 others seriously injured.

WalkBike Springfield Advocate, Betsy Johnson tells Western Mass News, “After three pedestrian fatalities in a 10-year period here on State Street with people trying to cross to the library, the city has finally installed a speed hump, Pedestrian Refuge Island, and signalization to make this crossing safer.”

Public Officials from throughout Hampden County communities were invited to speak about current efforts to redesign our roadways and other activities for safety.