From the Darien Police Department: DARIEN, CT — With the warmer weather upon us, the Darien Police Department wishes to offer a timely reminder to all motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, we have certainly observed a marked increase in pedestrian activity around town. As always, the safety of our residents and guests is always our paramount concern. Motor vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle related statutes and regulations are enacted to provide all roadway users with very clear rights and responsibilities. If everyone follows these basic and reasonable rules, roadways users can safely co-exist. Please, take an extra minute or two and consider giving “the other guy” an additional margin of safety and distance. The Darien Police Department, your Darien Police Department, clearly believes we will all be better for it. Pedestrian responsibilities under the CT General Statutes CGS 14-300b and 14-300c Pedestrians MUST utilize a sidewalk if one is provided. All pedestrians MUST walk AGAINST traffic and as close as practicable to the edge of the road if a sidewalk is not present. One pedestrian on the edge of the road and another walking with them who is six feet into the roadway is simply not…