The Village of Croton-on-Hudson announced today the re-launch of the “Slow Down Croton” safety campaign this fall. New lawn signs, available free to residents, will encourage drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians to observe the rules of the road. This re-launch comes four years after the second version of the “Slow Down Croton” campaign and nine years after the original campaign.
The signs, designed by Croton-on-Hudson resident and graphic designer Tom Smith, once again feature the “Slow Down Croton” slogan with an image of a snail drawn by illustrator Tim Robinson, also a Croton-on-Hudson resident.
Lawn signs can be obtained by residents on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department, 1 Van Wyck Street.
The initiative for the campaign started 15 years ago after Smith and his daughter were almost hit by a speeding driver on Mount Airy Road. “Slow Down Croton” t-shirts and bumper stickers were distributed around the community. In 2016, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson created the initial allotment of lawn signs and, in partnership with the Croton-Harmon School District, staged various events to publicize the message.
“The ‘Slow Down Croton’ campaign is a perfect example of what makes our Village special: a grassroots concept that we, as a community, embrace and support,” said Mayor Brian Pugh. “This latest installment shows our continued commitment to making our streets safer for everyone, whether you are driving, walking or biking. I am asking all our residents to take one simple step – slow down – and help protect our neighbors.”
In recent years, Croton-on-Hudson has shown its commitment to calming traffic by instituting a 25 MPH village-wide speed limit, establishing a 20 MPH school speed zone on Maple Street near Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School, and erecting a number of flashing beacons at key crosswalks, which are pedestrian-operated signals that alert drivers to slow down and stop to allow walkers to cross. In recognition of these efforts, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson received a Gold Award in the 2025 AAA Northeast Community Traffic Safety Award Program.
