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Kristin Blank
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2022 Media Coverage and Press Releases
April 7, 2022: New crosswalk installed at dangerous intersection in west Charlotte
February 15, 2022: Deadline looms for pedestrian and bicycle safety program
February 13, 2022: Chapel Hill ups safety enforcement in response to recent pedestrian, bike crashes
February 10, 2022: North Carolina traffic deaths in 2021 worst in 15 years
2021 Media Coverage and Press Releases
October 20, 2021: UNCG News- Campus Community Invited to Bicycle Ride
October 7, 2021: Shelby offices take to the streets to educate pedestrians, motorists
October 1, 2021: October is National Pedestrian Safety Month
September 8, 2021: 5 Motorists Safety Tips to Remember While School is in Session
April 7, 2021: Chapel Hill April Traffic-Safety Initiatives
March 26, 2021: Pine Knoll Shores Police Department becomes a Watch for Me NC partner again
2020 Media Coverage and Press Releases
November 2, 2020: Police departments join together for bicycle and pedestrian safety event
October 27, 2020: Local police departments promote pedestrian and bicycle safety
October 22, 2020: Bike and Pedestrian Awareness Campaign
October 20, 2020: Beaufort police promote pedestrian safety with ‘Watch for Me NC’
October 16, 2020: Beaufort observes crosswalk, pedestrian safety program
September 23, 2020: Our view: Watch for them, Wautuga County
September 15, 2020: DOT kicking off bike and pedestrian 2020 Watch for Me NC Awareness campaign
September 15, 2020: Watch for Me NC Program promotes bicycle and pedestrian safety
August 5, 2020: Town of Duck – Some great tips for all the ways to stay safe in Duck!
July 22, 2020: Summer explorers get sidewalk safety lesson
May 20, 2020: Town of Carrboro to Implement New Pedestrian Safety Measures
April 17, 2020: Washington ramps up outdoor safety with new program
April 15, 2020: Watch for Me NC program launched in Beaufort County
April 13, 2020: Creedmoor continues pedestrian- and bike- safety partnership
April 13, 2020: Roanoke Rapids named partner for 2020 Watch for Me NC program
April 4, 2020: Beaufort, PKS among returning Watch for Me NC communities
March 19, 2020: Pedestrian safety enforced around campus
2019 Media Coverage and Press Releases
November 1, 2019: Watch for Me NC Campaign Aims to Make NC a Safer Place to Bike and Walk
October 18, 2019: Fairgrounds see traffic increase
October 16, 2019: GHSP Reminds People to Use Caution While Driving During Fair
October 15, 2019: Beaufort promotes crosswalk safety
September 29, 2019: Shelby to hold meeting about bicycle, pedestrian plan
August 27, 2019: Pedestrian deaths keep rising in North Carolina — with no easy explanation
August 26, 2019: Police conducting ”Watch for me NC” on Sunnyside
August 19, 2019: Bike rodeo to kick off ‘Watch for Me’ campaign
July 29, 2019: Shelby joins Watch for Me NC
June 20, 2019: Winston-Salem joins Watch for Me NC to help keep bicyclists safe in the city
June 6, 2019: Thousands of pedestrians are injured in N.C. each year. Can we make streets safer?
May 19, 2019: Crosswalk safety campaign to be held in Pine Knoll Shores
April 24, 2019: National Bike Month 2019: How to Celebrate in Davidson
April 18, 2019: Bicycle Helmets and Watch for Me NC
April 17, 2019: Watch for Me looks out for cyclists, pedestrians
April 15, 2019: Jacksonville hopes ‘Watch For Me NC’ will reduce bicycle and pedestrian crashes
April 8, 2019: Beaufort joins state program to make walking and bicycling safer
February 9, 2019: CMPD addresses community about traffic safety
2018 Media Coverage and Press Releases
September 3, 2018: Labor Day safety focuses on crosswalks in Pine Knoll Shores
July 20, 2018: Watch for Me NC: Program aims to keep pedestrians, drivers safe
July 15, 2018: Share the road, save a life
July 9, 2018: North Carolina is one of the most dangerous places for bicyclists in the country
July 5, 2018: Summer Watch for Me NC Program Promotes Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
July 4, 2018: DOT begins summer program to keep cyclists, pedestrians safe
May 9, 2018: NCDOT Reminds State Residents about Safety for Bicyclists
May 8, 2018: DOT Asking Motorists, Cyclists to Respect Each Other
April 26, 2018: Watch for Me NC Announces 2018 Partners
April 14, 2018: ‘Where the Crosswalk Begins’ To Promote Pedestrian Safety In Greensboro
February 28, 2018: Chapel Hill police look to protect pedestrians with safety initiative
February 21, 2018: Chapel Hill Police Working to Improve Safety on MLK
2017 Media Coverage and Press Releases
August 3, 2017: WNC police to take part in bike, pedestrian safety program
August 3, 2017: Man hit by car in critical condition, Newton PD plans pedestrian awareness training
July 25, 2017: Happenings nearby Lake Norman: July 26-Aug. 1, 2017
June 29, 2017: Watch for Me NC Safety Program Sees Record Participation Level
June 22, 2017: Wilmington, Burgaw to hold bicycle safety courses
June 19, 2017: ‘Watch for Me NC’ Kicks off Training to Keep Pedestrians and Bicyclists Safe in North Carolina
May 30, 2017: Crystal Coast towns looking to improve pedestrian safety
May 28, 2017: Pedestrians important, too
May 4, 2017: Newton named a Watch for Me NC partner
May 2, 2017: Town of Burgaw joins Watch for Me NC
April 24, 2017: Watch for Me NC comes to county
April 24, 2017: Watch for Me NC Announces 2017 Partners
April 20, 2017: Charlotte police conducting a seat belt check today
April 15, 2017: Bad drivers and distracted walkers behind deadly spike in Charlotte
April 4, 2017: Pedestrian Traffic Deaths in 2016: North Carolina Sees Increase
March 22, 2017: Chapel Hill police warn residents of speed traps via social media
March 14, 2017: Road safety conversation ignited after student collision
February 15, 2017: Get proactive for pedestrian safety on campus
February 15, 2017: NCDOT Seeking New Partners for 2017 Watch for Me NC Campaign
February 7, 2017: Draft of regional bicycle plan ready for review
January 19, 2017: Garner police strive to eliminate pedestrian accidents
January 10, 2017: Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety the Focus of UNCW and Wilmington Police Campaign
2016 Media Coverage
December 8, 2016: Over 50 citations issued during “Watch for Me NC” operation
November 30, 2016: NC “Watch for Me” in full force
October 31, 2016: Trick or treating Halloween safety tips
October 31, 2016: Children, parents, drivers: Be careful tonight
October 28, 2016: Watch for Me NC Offers Tips For Halloween Safety
October 19, 2016: New NC laws make roads safer for bicyclists
October 19, 2016: Police offer pedestrians reflective bracelets
September 24, 2016: AARP Without Limits Podcast: Watch for Me NC
September 22, 2016: New traffic laws focus on rider, motorist safety
September 12, 2016: Officials look for ways to keep pedestrian safe in downtown Statesville
September 7, 2016: I’m walking here: Motorists reminded to watch for pedestrians
August 25: Police watching out for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists
August 25: Police launch “Watch for Me” safety campaign
August 11: The crosswalk law you don’t know you’re breaking
August 10: Police to focus on crosswalk violations at dangerous uptown intersection Thursday
July 14: Safety program aims to reduce Charlotte’s rising pedestrian, cyclist deaths
April 19, 2016: Yearly initiative aims to protect, inform pedestrians
April 7, 2016: Soapbox derby, bicycle safety event set for Saturday
March 26: 2016: Jimmie Johnson to cycle through Asheville
March 25: 2016: CX champ Tim Johnson to ride through Greenville
March 17, 2016: Brevard/Transylvania County Join ‘Watch For Me NC’ Campaign-Brevard NC
March 17, 2016: NCDOT Announces 2016 Watch for Me NC Partners, Boone A Partner Again
March 17, 2016: Brevard / Transylvania County Join ‘Watch For Me NC’ Campaign-Brevard NC
March 17, 2016: NCDOT announces 2016 Watch for Me NC partners
Jan. 27, 2016:Letter: Kudos for Watch For Me NC role
Jan. 23, 2016: 2 incidents prompts NCDOT to stress bicycle safety
Jan. 14, 2016: Terri Buckner: The New Year’s resolutions I wish for our local governments
Jan. 12, 2016: Asheville ‘Watch for Me’ Campaign Results
Jan. 12: 2016: Davidson wins AAA traffic safety award
Jan. 12: 2016: Police: Pedestrian, cyclist crashes down in Asheville
Jan. 11, 2016: Asheville’s pedestrian, bicycle crashes lower during City’s Watch for Me campaign
Jan. 11, 2016: Watch for Me Campaign wraps up with citywide pedestrian and bicycle crash reduction
2015 Media Coverage
Dec. 2, 2015: City of Charlotte Watch for Me NC Safety Campaign Update
Nov. 13, 2015: NCDOT Celebrates 2015 Watch for Me N.C. Campaign
Nov. 12, 2015: Durham celebrates participation in ‘Watch for Me NC’ safety campaign
Nov. 12, 2015: Durham celebrates participation in Watch for Me NC safety campaign
Nov. 12, 2015: Police, DOT secretary celebrate Watch for Me NC bike, pedestrian safety campaign
Nov. 11, 2015: Asheville to give flags to street crossers
Oct. 30, 2015: Highway Patrol: Drivers should be wary on Halloween; drinking drivers targeted, too
Oct. 28, 2015: Watch for Me NC: Clearing Up Crosswalk Confusion
Oct. 4, 2015: Hardin Park School to celebrate International Walk to School Day
Sept. 17, 2015: City of Charlotte Bicycle Safety video
Sept. 17, 2015: City of Charlotte Crosswalk Safety video
Aug. 29, 2015: CMPD Conducts 1st Watch for Me NC Operation on Beatties Ford Road
Aug. 23, 2015:Macon-Bibb public health officials trying to prevent pedestrian fatalities
Aug. 19, 2015: Boone Bike Rodeo for Kids at Hardin Park on Saturday
Aug. 15, 2015: Greenville police hand out ‘thank you’ tickets
Aug. 15, 2015: Greenville Police Department starts “good ticket” campaign
Aug. 15, 2015: Greenville drivers excited to get tickets from police
Aug. 15, 2015: Greenville Police encourage pedestrian safety by handing out “tickets”
Aug. 5, 2015: Asheville traffic safety campaign starts; warning tickets issued
Aug. 1, 2015: DOT program educates folks on traffic laws
July 31, 2015: Raleigh Partners With NCDOT in Watch for Me NC Program
July 29, 2015: Pedestrian, Bicyclist Safety Campaign to Launch in Asheville
July 29, 2015: City to kick off Watch for Me pedestrian, bicyclist safety campaign
July 29, 2015: More warnings, tickets for Asheville cyclists, pedestrians
July 28, 2015: Slow down for safety
July 26, 2015: SPEED TRAPS: Traffic cops set targets
July 22, 2015: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Seminar
July 22, 2015: Officers train in bike, ped safety enforcement
July 14, 2015: Watch for Me NC Asheville video
May 24, 2015: Greensboro officials, cyclists seek safer roads
May 1, 2015: National Bike Month: Know NC Bike Laws, Rules, Statistics
April 25, 2015: Marion to launch bike, pedestrian safety effort
April 22, 2015: Merrimon madness: Addressing safety risks along Asheville’s major roadways
April 21, 2015: Watch for Me NC Announces 2015 Partners
April 20, 2015: Chapel Hill Continues Partnership with Watch For Me NC
March 17, 2015: Safety Efforts Ramp Up as Temps Heat Up
Jan. 31, 2015: Behind The Wheel: Competition means lower gas prices
Jan. 28, 2015: NCDOT seeks new partners for 2015 Watch for Me NC Campaign
Jan. 27, 2015: NCDOT seeks new partners for 2015 Watch for Me NC Campaign
Jan. 20, 2015: Editorial: Public safety initiatives work
Jan. 15, 2015: GPD: Crime mostly down in 2014
2014 Media Coverage
Nov. 23, 2014: Editorial: Long-term crosswalk solution
Nov. 15, 2014: GPD: Don’t ignore crosswalks
Oct. 28, 2014: Chapel Hill rolls out bike, ped safety plan
Oct. 26, 2014: Pedestrian safety examined after two Greenville teens struck by cars
Sept. 15, 2014: Program educates pedestrians, bicyclists about street safety
Sept. 15, 2014: Remember, bicyclists: Obey traffic laws
Aug. 25, 2014: Cops keeping crosswalks safe (Fox Wilmington)
Aug. 25, 2014: Cops keeping crosswalks safe (WECT)
Aug. 14, 2014: Greenville Police cracking down on pedestrian, bike laws
Aug. 6, 2014:Wilmington bicyclists, pedestrians face uphill climb in road sharing
Aug. 6, 2014: Law enforcement gets special training for bikes and pedestrians
Aug. 5, 2014: Area law agencies to receive special training for bicycle and pedestrian safety laws
July 29, 2014: Watch For Me NC Initiative
July 27, 2014: Walking in Greensboro: Risky business
July 18, 2014: NCDOT, Greensboro Partnering For Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety
June 30, 2014: Dozens of drivers pulled over in the Outer Banks for violating pedestrian law
June 29, 2014: New Hanover County approved for safety program
June 24, 2014: Pedestrian safety enforcement campaign planned in Kill Devil Hills
June 23, 2014: Watch For Me encourages bike safety
May 29, 2014: New Hanover picked to be a new Watch for Me NC campaign community
May 29, 2014: Watuga picked for “Watch for Me NC”
May 2, 2014: May is National Bike Month
May 1, 2014: May is Bike Month: Rules for drivers, cyclists
April 7, 2014: New Hanover County applying for safety program
April 6, 2014: New Hanover officials want in on safety program
Feb. 10, 2014: NCDOT expands Watch for Me NC safety campaign
Feb. 8, 2014: North Carolina one of least safe states for bikers, pedestrians
Feb. 7, 2014: NCDOT Expands Watch for Me NC Safety Campaign
Feb. 6, 2014: BAC to hold annual members meeting Feb. 18
2013 Media Coverage
Oct. 25, 2013: Bike fatalities raise concern about road safety
Sept. 24, 2013: Bicyclists, pedestrian deaths raise concern
Sept. 18, 2013: Knightdale promoting safe roadways for pedestrians
July 31, 2013: Lanzan campa a de seguridad para peatones y ciclistas
July 25, 2013: Police trained on keeping cyclists, pedestrians safe
July 23, 2013: Campus police conducting operation Watch for Me
2012 Media Coverage
Nov. 19, 2012: Duke Today: Motorists learn law in ‘Watch for Me NC’
Nov. 14, 2012: WTVD: Watch for Me NC
Nov. 14, 2012: WRAL: Triangle police departments band together for pedestrian safety
Oct. 16, 2012: Duke Today: Duke police focus on pedestrian safety
Oct. 14, 2012: The Herald Sun: Police watching Crosswalks
Oct. 11, 2012: WFMY: Fall season increases risk of crashes
Oct. 5, 2012: WTVD: Statewide pedestrian campaign launched
Oct. 5, 2012: News & Observer: Car-pedestrian crashes targeted
Sept. 18, 2012: The Daily Tar Heel: Carrboro joins the Triangle Watch For Me NC Campaign
Aug. 18, 2012: GoTriangle.org blog: Watch for me, NC! It’s the law
Aug. 10, 2012: News & Observer: State launches pedestrian safety campaign
Aug. 9, 2012: Raleigh Television Network: Watch for Me NC
Aug. 9, 2012: WRAL: Researchers: Distracted drivers aren’t only problem in busy crosswalks
Aug. 8, 2012: News 14 Carolina: Law enforcement focuses on pedestrian safety
Aug. 6, 2012: News 14 Carolina: Watch For Me campaign wants to keep Triangle area pedestrians safe
July 17, 2012: North Raleigh News: Pedestrian safety campaign to launch in August
2016 Press Releases
Jan. 7, 2016: NCDOT Seeks New Partners for 2016 Watch for Me NC Campaign
2015 Press Releases
August 10, 2015: Watch for Me NC Safety Program Launches
April 20, 2015: Watch for Me NC Announces 2015 Partners
Jan. 27, 2015: NCDOT Seeks New Partners for 2015 Watch for Me NC Campaign
2014 Press Releases
Oct. 23, 2014: Police Focus on Pedestrian Safety During A&T Homecoming
Sept. 18, 2014: UNC Hospitals Police will be conducting a Pedestrian Safety Campaign (Click here for a PDF version)
Aug. 27, 2014: New Hanover County PSA
Aug. 20, 2014: Watch for Me NC Campaign Kicks Off at City Market
Aug. 1, 2014: UNCW Participating in State-wide Campaign to Increase Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety
July 1, 2014: Greensboro Watch for Me NC
May 28, 2014: Watch for Me NC announces 2014 Partners
2013 Press Releases
Nov. 27, 2013: NCDOT Offers Holiday Shopping Safety Tips from Watch for Me NC Campaign
Oct. 30, 2013: NCDOT offers Halloween safety tips from Watch for Me NC campaign
Oct. 9, 2013: Police raise awareness about pedestrian and cyclist safety
Sept.23, 2013: NCDOT Shares Tips on How to Keep Roads Safe Whether Driving, Biking or Walking
June 5, 2013: Raleigh supports Watch for Me, NC safety campaign
2012 Press Releases
Nov. 13, 2012: Watch for Me Press Event featuring NHTSA Administrator David Strickland
Oct. 5, 2012: Raleigh police are focusing on pedestrian law enforcement through October
Aug. 9, 2012: City of Raleigh: Watch for Me NC – A regional pedestrian safety campaign
Aug. 6, 2012: Watch for Me NC Pedestrian Safety Campaign Launched in the Triangle Region
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