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Bicycle Safety Event. May is American Bike Month, and the library is celebrating with a bicycle safety workshop at 6 p.m. May 16 on Adams Street in front of the library ... Officer Ford of the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department will share safety tips and help with bicycle safety checkups. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
A two-wheel street May 11, 2008
THANK YOU for your editorial on bicycle safety. I was surprised that the tenor of the editorial seemed to be anti-bicycle. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Bike safety and rodeos abound May 10, 2008
Published: Friday, May 9, 2008 12:42 PM MDT The Safe Kids of Campbell County organization is out to teach local grade-schoolers the basics of bicycle safety through a series of bike rodeos. Each event features serpentine riding courses and training to help children look out for motorists, keep on the right side of the road, and get their helmets on straight. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Cornell emergency workers plan bike rodeo May 10, 2008
Youngsters can have fun and learn some important lessons in bicycle safety this Saturday at the 3rd annual Bike Rodeo, sponsored by Cornell s emergency services workers. The rodeo will be held in the Cornell High School parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is for kids from ages 2-12 who have a bicycle in good working order. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Bike Rodeo Will Offer Safety Tips May 10, 2008
"The event is held to teach bicycle safety," she said. "It teaches children skills they can use while riding their bikes.". (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Canton Rotary Club to hold Family Safety Day activities May 8, 2008
Klinedinst, president of Canton Rotary Club, said the concept was to have a bicycle safety event similar to one he had attended as a youngster ... Before I hung up the phone, Howard was in high gear to get this event off the ground, and his plan was to make this more than a bicycle safety day, Klinedinst said ... The main event will be a Bicycle Safety Rodeo, put on by Tom Rinnus from the office of the Illinois Secretary of State. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
New Framework for Music Education? May 7, 2008
A rather different issue is the constant stream of demands by system directors that specific extra programs bicycle safety, caring for pets, and so on be covered over and above those already mandated within the key learning areas. Music education is often a victim of this competition for lesson time. (Suite101.com)
Kids can get May 7, 2008
free helmets at bike safety day LAWRENCE -- St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center, a not-for- profit physical rehabilitation hospital in Lawrenceville, is hosting its annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo and Safe Kids Day on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ... Children may ride a bicycle safety course, which is organized by the State Police, where they illus trate that they are aware of traffic signals, hand signals, parked cars, and how to avoid unexpected obst acles. (NJ.com -- Times)
Kings Daughters Clinic to Give Away 700 Bicycle Helmets May 6, 2008
TMA is a non profit organization and the proceeds go to the education of bicycle safety and the distribution of free bicycle helmets for children. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Bicycle safety fair Saturday May 5, 2008
ELDON - The Eldon Police and Fire departments will hold a bicycle safety fair from 9:15 a.m.-noon,May 10, at the Eldon United Methodist Church at 600 N. Oak St. ... There will be a bicycle safety presentation, bike safety checks, drawings, gift certificates, door prizes a special guest and more. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Elder abuse prevention program planned at Odell Library May 2, 2008
This is the fourth of nine programs that are scheduled for the Better Safe than Sorry grant, which is designed to provide information on a wide variety of topics, including disaster preparedness, health, internet and bicycle safety. Information on future programs may be found at the Odell Public Library s Web site at. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
LOCAL WOMAN INDUCTED INTO 4-H HALL OF FAME - Miller Entering Her 50th Year OF Volunteer Work May 2, 2008
She and her husband held the tractor-driving course in their front yard, she taught bicycle safety courses, and she s also taught many students home economics. Miller is entering her 50th year of volunteer work with 4-H, but she admits that medical concerns have slowed her down a bit. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Children have chance to win a new bike at Annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo May 2, 2008
The 2008 Charles City Bicycle Safety Rodeo has been set for Saturday, May 10, in the parking lot immediately east of the middle school, beginning at 9 a.m. This free event, designed to test and teach bicycle safety skills to elementary school-aged children, is put on by the Charles City Police Department and members of the Charles City Sunrise and Noon Kiwanis Clubs. Ride the bicycle test course, register for prizes to be given away including new bikes get free bicycle license registration and... (Charles City Press, IO)
Pedestrians ‘forced to yield’ May 2, 2008
BobBayn wrote on May 1, 2008 2:26 PM:" Se7en and your famous moonwalking bear: You may think a crosswalk shouldn't be at that location but, as described by the previously mentioned state law, you don't get to decide where crosswalks are. Street intersections have crosswalks, marked or otherwise.In general, obeying the law is a safe course of action when everyone recognizes the law. Now, you don't have to study traffic law to get a pair of walking shoes, but you are supposed to have studied it to... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Bicycle law needed May 2, 2008
One of the reasons this bill has gained so much support is because of the work of two professional lobbyists retained by cycling supporters to push for a bicycle safety bill. Hundreds of cyclists also have lobbied their senators and representatives. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Rowlett Police Department to Host Bicycle Rodeo May 2, 2008
The purpose of this event is to teach younger children the importance of bicycle safety and the traffic laws that apply to bicycles on the roadway. Members of the Rowlett Police Department Bicycle Unit will be on hand to perform safety inspections on bikes. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Great Maine Bike Swap features great deals and more Apr 21, 2008
The coalition also is holding a Super Raffle to raise money for the coalitions bicycle safety and education programs. The first-prize winner will receive a Maine-made, carbon-fiber Aegis bicycle frame valued at $4,500. (Courier Publications, ME)
Headstart helps St. Jude Apr 17, 2008
The event promoted bicycle safety while raising money for childhood cancer research. Irene Smith of the Head start coordinated the event along with her fellow staff members. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, April 10, 2008 Apr 15, 2008
Thank you for the coverage of Dave Wilson s efforts to improve bicycle safety [ Car swerves getting on seasoned biker s nerves, April 3 edition. I too have experienced these issues, including my daughter being struck by a hit and run driver when she was 9 years old. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
SC Police: Bicycle Safety Flyer Inaccurate Apr 12, 2008 SAFETY MATTERS: Wearing a helmet can save your life Apr 10, 2008 Health Department to host school fairs during Public Health Month Apr 9, 2008 Windsor prepares for Earth Day fun Apr 4, 2008 Enactment held at BIC Leachville campus Apr 3, 2008 Children spend spring break bonding with police Mar 31, 2008 The Rules of the Road: Nevada P.D., community groups, sponsor bike rodeo Mar 28, 2008 What's Happening Mar 27, 2008 A safe ride around town Mar 26, 2008 Daring to make a difference Mar 25, 2008 ENCINITAS: Cardiff traffic project moves forward Mar 25, 2008 Cyclists, motorists share responsibilities Mar 24, 2008 Bicyclists blamed twice as often as drivers Mar 23, 2008 Bicycle lobbyists pave new paths for New Haven Mar 22, 2008 MAYOR'S ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT IS THURSDAY Mar 19, 2008 Sentinel Criterium slated for March 30 Mar 19, 2008 Levin: Alternative energy? Newton needs pedal power Mar 15, 2008 Enterprise appoints Holland as police chief Mar 9, 2008 San Marcos parents, drivers oppose plan to cut busing Mar 9, 2008 Coalition asks for PCH (1) Mar 9, 2008 Running on the wrong side of the road Mar 8, 2008 Woodlake Awards: Family Matters Mar 5, 2008 PLAY DAY BEING PLANNED FOR DERIDDER Mar 4, 2008 Butler gets spring schooling on first base Feb 26, 2008 Kids learn bike safety at rodeo Feb 11, 2008 Reject Stanford's trail offer, supes recommend Feb 9, 2008 Safety first, do not call second Feb 9, 2008 Hamilton scouts soar to Eagle Feb 7, 2008 Eddie swoops in Jan 30, 2008 Safety programs planned at Odell Public Library Jan 19, 2008 North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Videomakers club to meet Jan. 16 Jan 15, 2008 2007 Year in Review: What happened, where, and when... Jan 12, 2008 Cycling the way to go in this overcrowded city Jan 11, 2008 Smoke clears in the new year Jan 10, 2008 Gene Ketzenberg, Person of the Year Jan 1, 2008 The new year brings new laws Jan 1, 2008 New Traffic Laws Go Into Effect With New Year Dec 31, 2007 New band shell at Roosevelt Park to be dedicated this summer ... Sioux Manufacturing settles Dept. of Justice case: $450 million action settled for $1.9 million while denying allegations, admitting no wrongdoing ... Devils Lake airline boardings continue a steady climb ... County to rule in January on tax abatement request ... 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New band shell at Roosevelt Park to be dedicated this summer Dec 20, 2007 Wheels for swingers Dec 13, 2007 The week in photos Dec 11, 2007 Future of trails focus of meeting Dec 10, 2007 From Your Extension Office - 4-H projects good gifts for kids Dec 8, 2007 Retirement party planned for Griswold police chief Dec 6, 2007 Roundabout way of doing things Nov 12, 2007 Second bicyclist hit by car on Interstate; right turns banned Nov 7, 2007 Spooktackular set for Saturday Oct 26, 2007 Park proposes new trails Oct 18, 2007 McLean installed as president of Kiwanis Oct 16, 2007 Walk to School Day coming up Oct 3, 2007 Child Safety Day Sep 26, 2007 The ride of his life Sep 24, 2007 Editor's Mailbag Sep 22, 2007 Debate develops over requirement for sidewalks in new neighborhoods Sep 17, 2007 More of this story Sep 12, 2007 Paying tribute to the fallen: Memorial, expo mark sixth anniversary of September 11 attacks Sep 11, 2007 Islington Street makeover in the works Sep 11, 2007 Expo teaches about healthy lifestyles Sep 9, 2007 Cub Scouts signups set for Thursday; hoping to build upon “very busy year” Sep 6, 2007 Local business promotes bicycle safety Sep 6, 2007 Seventeenth Olney Bicycle Classic coming Sept. 8 Sep 1, 2007 Free family safety day planned by Red Cross Aug 23, 2007 Bike rodeo in Acworth Saturday Aug 23, 2007 Berryville Police take part in bicycle training Aug 16, 2007 Reno Fire Department to Host Pancake Breakfast Aug 16, 2007 A safer Capital Blvd. on way Aug 15, 2007
-- Santa Cruz police are concerned about a bicycle safety flyer being passed around that may have inaccurate information. Forty-year-old Christopher Rock was killed while riding his bicycle toward downtown Santa Cruz on Tuesday, prompting a grass-roots movement to improve safety for bicyclists in the area. (KSBW 8, CA)
Learn ways to reduce, recycle, rethink at Readings Earth Day Apr 10, 2008
Learn about participating in hikes with Friends of Reading Recreation and REI, about bicycle safety, about adopting trails in Reading Conservation areas, and about joining walkers in making Reading a better and more fun place to live and work. We hope to see you on April 12. (Reading Advocate, MA)
It is an absolutely necessity that we teach our children bicycle safety skills and monitor their riding. One of the first steps in teaching children about bicycle safety is to be a role model - practice what you preach ... To ensure children understand bicycle safety and engage in life-long bicycle safety behaviors, adults need to demonstrate the desired behaviors when cycling, including wearing a helmet and following the rules of the road. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Community partners will work at health stations providing information and hands-on activities promoting healthy lifestyle habits, including: healthy eating, physical activity, dental health, hand washing, sun safety, bicycle safety, seatbelt safety and tick bite prevention. Community partners are: Capital Region Medical Center, Cole County Health Department, DARE, HyVee, Jefferson City Area YMCA, St. Mary's Health Center, University of Missouri Extension, University of Missouri Nursing Program,... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
The Windsor Police Department will conduct the bicycle safety checks for childrens bikes. A Bike Rodeo will be held with an obstacle course for kids, Corbin said. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
The upper elementary watched a mock vehicle/bicycle accident learning the importance of bicycle safety ... Again, Chief Evans stressed the importance of bicycle safety. (The Town Crier, AR)
Officer Wes Terry of the Greenville Police Department Impact Unit gave a demonstration on bicycle safety to about 50 children who participated in the weeklong Police A-Kid-Emy at the Eppes Recreation Center in west Greenville. The program is sponsored by the police and the Greenville Recreation and Parks Department. (The Daily Reflector)
The free event, which is co-sponsored by the Nevada Jaycees, Nevada Kiwanis and Story County Medical Center, will teach kids basic bicycle safety rules ... During the two-hour training, the officers will cover all aspects of bicycle safety, including the importance of helmets, how to judge distance, and starting and stopping a bike while maintaining control and proper hand signals ... The bicycle safety class will take place on Saturday, April 19, from 1-3 p.m. in the Memorial Lutheran Church... (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
" Clarke Central High School's Central Players present "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" - 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, E.B. Mell Auditorium, 350 S. Milledge Ave.; $7; $5 for students. Lyric League presents "Sentimental Journey Through the 1940's" - 7:30 p.m., Statham Community Center, 336 Jefferson St.; a free concert featuring songs, sights and period costumes of the World War II-era; www.lyricleague.org. Cedar Shoals High School presents "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" - 7:30... (Athens Banner-Herald)
With guidance from DeWayne Bryan, Devon Koehler adjusts the fit of his helmet at the beginning of a bicycle safety class at Southwest Elementary School ... The kids were in pretty good shape, so the first ride extended about twice that distance, said DeWayne Bryan, executive director of the Pratt Health Foundation, who has taught bicycle safety as an after-school activity each spring for perhaps a dozen years. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
"I'm going to be out there from 10 a.m until 2 p.m. Starting at 11 a.m. until noon, we're doing fingerprinting and I.D. kits for the kids. Beginning at 1:30 we're going to have a bicycle safety class. Any child that participates in the class will be eligible to win one of the bikes.". Pike Press 2008. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
The plan, drawn up by residents in workshops over the last two years, seeks to slow traffic, reduce cut-through traffic and improve pedestrian and bicycle safety along Summit Avenue, Westminster Drive and Rubenstein Avenue in Cardiff. Working closely with city engineers, the volunteers sought to integrate a number of traffic-slowing devices -- such as oval medians, curb extensions and intersection modifications -- that were laid out in the Encinitas Neighborhood Traffic Management Program... (North County Times)
The Cupertino tragedy has been portrayed as a "bicycle safety" story, instead of what it really is, a story about the risks of dangerous driving. If that deputy had veered across the road into an oncoming VW Beetle or Mazda Miata instead of a line of cyclists, the occupants of that car would likely be seriously injured or dead, as would the driver himself. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition offers Urban Bicycle Safety classes monthly ... The Marin Bicycle Coalition offers bicycle safety classes at Marin General Hospital's Greenbrae location. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Adding bicycle safety can be monumentally difficult from both an engineering and financial perspective ... The city government has largely embraced the efforts of ECC, working to build more bike lanes and sponsor bicycle safety workshops and group rides. (Yale Herald, CT)
Booths will also be available for face painting, nutrition awareness, bicycle safety, etc. Grab bags will be given to each child who attends. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
In addition to coordinating the criterium, the Kings County Bicyclists support community projects, such as countywide bike lanes, bicycle safety, and healthy living through cycling. A portion of the proceeds from the criterium will benefit the Hanford Soup Kitchen. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Improved bicycle safety is the key to encouraging more bicycling by people of all ages and levels of ability, and is part of the solution to some serious environmental and public health problems, including the growing concern about childhood obesity ... Bicycle safety can be improved dramatically with precious few public funds: paint, pruning shears, strategic signage, removing obstructions to public pathways, repairing sunken storm drains and potholes, and ensuring that crosswalks are properly... (Newton Tab, MA)
In his first report to the council, Holland outlined possible future projects for the police department, which included focusing more on illegal drugs and houses where they are distributed, participating in community watch programs such as Meth Watch, having a bicycle safety day for children in the summer and having a self defense class for women in the community. Holland also reported that the Crown Victoria that is being used by the police department poses a safety issue for officers driving... (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
The district hopes to increase programs on bicycle safety and organize "walking buses," in which parent volunteers walk groups of children to school, Holt said. Bus driver Brad Pederson said during last week's meeting that he was disappointed that the district is considering cutting the safest way to school. (North County Times)
"The request for bike lanes came before the safety task force chaired by state Sen. Sheila Kuehl and composed of officials from six elected governments, five law enforcement agencies, five parks agencies, four fire departments and a few other agencies that have some aspect of dominion over Pacific Coast Highway between Santa Monica and Point Mugu.It was prompted by the deaths of Scott Bleifer, 41, of Santa Monica, and Stanislav Ionov, 46, of Calabasas on Sept. 10. A catering truck struck the men... (Malibu Times, CA)
When people yell at me for simply being on the road, my answer is always the same: Type Georiga Bicycle Safety Laws into Google and read what it says. By brilliance. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The group promotes seatbelt safety and bicycle safety along with other important information for its peers throughout the year. Those involved meet regularly and check in with Johnson to find out about the club's next project. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Booths also will be available for face painting, nutrition awareness, bicycle safety, and other activities. Volunteers are needed to help make this day possible. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Now a club publicist had to hustle him outside to make a public service announcement for TV. He was to don a batting helmet and promote bicycle safety. "I've already got a helmet," Butler said, pointing to his skull. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
(Mark Levy-Herald/Review) Many parents don t understand that ordinance is on the books, said Fred Close, project coordinator for the Kiwanis Bicycle Safety Rodeo. Volunteers from the Kiwanis Club of Sierra Vista, firefighters, police, Sun n Spokes and other volunteers offered bike safety tips and services at Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Why does Stanford keep pushing the Alpine Road super-deluxe-sidewalk project when absolutely no one wants it and it will do zero to improve pedestrian or bicycle safety on that road. If Stanford really wants to improve the community, they should go ahead with the trail connecting Old Page Mill Road, under I-280, to Arastradero Road. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
We want to applaud the Kiwanis Club of Sierra Vista and Rotary West for hosting a bicycle safety rodeo in Sierra Vista s Veterans Memorial Park today. Advertisement The event is an effort to teach children and their parents bicycle safety skills, as well as make sure all know the rules and that kids make sure they have a helmet. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
For my project I planned, organized and ran both a Bicycle Safety Rodeo and a Kid s Bike Race for ages 5-12. As an avid cyclist, graduate of ECV kid s bike races, and part time bicycle mechanic at Bay Road Bikes, I wanted to give back some of my knowledge and enthusiasm to the kids in my town. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Aubuchon began the presentation by going over various aspects of safety including bicycle safety, fire safety and car seat safety. Gun safety was the primary purpose of the presentation however, and Aubuchon emphasized the importance of the course of action a child should take if they encounter a gun. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Monday, June 16, 4 p.m. "Bicycle Safety" provided by Perfection on Wheels Bicycle Stunt Team. Friday, July 25, 10 a.m. "Cooking Healthy" provided by OSF Saint James Medical Center, Bloomington. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Sponsored by the Ramona Sheriff's Station, the event will offer information on bicycle safety, a bike safety course where kids can test their riding skills, law enforcement displays and vehicles, bike engraving, free child fingerprinting, Sheriff's K-9 demonstration, a fun jump, a drawing for a new bicycle and more. Kids will receive a free book from Ramona Library staff members. (North County Times)
Among these was a bike rodeo in which fifty children were taught bicycle safety practices. Mat Gulbrandsen has been named principal of Live Oak High School where he gained his first experience as a student teacher in 1995-96. (Gridley Herald, CA)
Recent research by the City of Sydney indicates that Sydneysiders would be more likely to cycle if there were dedicated cycle lanes and better awareness by motorists of bicycle safety. Even under the present, less-than-ideal conditions, the Roads and Traffic Authority has reported a 45 per cent increase in bicycle traffic in the CBD in the three years to 2005. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Failure to have to have illumination devices could result in a ticket that requires the rider to attend a bicycle safety class. Consumers are allowed to redeem gifts cards with balances of less than 10 for cash. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Cruizin for Hospice, Sweats for Vets, the Community and Christmas Baskets, the bicycle safety fair, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program are some of the groups he works with. He also does American flag education, assembles care packages for veterans overseas, sees that veterans get military funerals and drives people to doctor appointments. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Bicycle safety: Bicyclists riding on highways, roadways or sidewalks after dark must use a lamp and specific types of reflectants. License plates: It's illegal to cover or obstruct vehicle license plates with anything that keeps officers from using electronic devices, such as red-light cameras, to identify cars. (Daily Triplicate)
Riders without illumination devices will be required to attend a training program on bicycle safety. Beginning New Year's Day, smoking in a vehicle is prohibited if minors are inside, regardless of whether the car is moving or not. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Just about 50 years ago the first Bicycle Safety Day and Program dedicated to kids, fun and bicycle safety was started by Michael Kresman of the Devils Lake Kiwanis Club. Christmas and Thanksgiving Day dinners have been annual projects of the club, too. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Hufford said the early bikes disappeared in the late 1970s, done in by a wave of bicycle safety consciousness. "I think because of the inherent danger of this type of bicycle, dealers were probably freaked out by it," said Hufford, who maintains a website devoted to the bicycle style. (Los Angeles Times)
PostPix: Palm Beach Post and South Florida Photos. 9 - 15) (December 09, 2007). (The Palm Beach Post)
David Broida, Upper Merion township park and recreation director, plans to host bicycle safety classes in the fall for children as well as adults who are wary of bicycling. Upper Merion residents seem excited about the new construction of bike trails, which will enable them to go to school, work, movie theaters, restaurants, and parks such as Valley Forge National Historic Park, without a car. (King of Prussia Courier, PA)
Even a new bicycle can spark an interest in bicycle safety or recreation and health. A new rifle or bow could foster an interest in 4-H Safety and Education in Shooting Sports. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Over the last 31 years, he not only worked as a routine patrolman, but also has been involved with crime scene investigation and community education with adults, high school, middle school, and elementary school students, providing them with several safety classes which include things like bicycle safety, Dare, Life or Meth, Halloween Safety, etc. He has not only helped the communities in Decatur and Cass Counties through law enforcement and protection, but he also serves as a volunteer EMT.... (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
For more information about roundabouts or bicycle safety, contact Langve-Davis at 444-9273. Reporter Alana Listoe: 447-4081 or alana. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
The prohibited right turn is indefinite while Commissioner Sam Adams and transportation officials explore potential solutions to improve bicycle safety at the intersection. Blog. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Bicycle Safety - Bring your bike and get it tweaked on the fundamentals of wearing a bike helmet, how to ride your bike properly on neighboring sidewalks, and the use of hand signals. Safety City will be offered Mondays from Oct. 29 - Nov. 19 from 4-5:30 p.m. at Mackle Park. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
The EA notes that bikers on the trails have a heightened level of trail etiquette and that the Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club has offered to help draft a bicycle safety code for the park if mountain biking is going to be continued to be allowed. The bike club also has offered to help organize an annual trail maintenance day, as well as other services, which could result in lower maintenance costs and improved safety. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Somerville Kiwanis sponsors and participates in Reading is Fundamental, Bicycle Safety Rodeos, Role Modeling, the Somerville Recreation Department, Somerville Little League, Pop Warner and Soccer Teams and college scholarships. One hundred percent of their fundraising and efforts go directly to community service programs. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Corvallis firefighters will share general pedestrian and bicycle safety information with students at Jefferson Elementary; and in Philomath firefighters and police officers will hit the sidewalks to help students get to school safely. Various schools are upping the ante by holding raffles and offering prizes for students who walk to school on Wednesday, but Philomath School District nurse and Walk to School Day event coordinator Cindy Ertle hopes that children will enjoy the health benefits of... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The four-hour event focused on fire safety, although other programs were presented on auto safety, encountering strangers, bicycle safety and animal safety ... The Iowa State Patrol gave another program on bicycle safety, and the Friends of the Keokuk Animal Shelter conducted a program on animal safety that featured Mike Kline of Keokuk and his dog Max. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Since Larissa's death, the club has focused its efforts on bicycle safety, promoting helmet use and petitioning the Department of Transportation to post more "Share the Road" signs. "You just didn't want to let that loss go without something good coming of it," Gares said. (The Daily Reflector)
Classes in bicycle safety are currently being held for fifth-grade students throughout Albany ... The Albany Bicycle Safety Education students study most of the same rules that motorists study for their driver s test ... Ed Loy, Jim Lawrence, volunteers, Albany Bicycle Safety Education Program. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Roger Randolph chaired the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Task Force, a group charged with recommending potential locations for sidewalks. He laments the frequent complaint he hears from opponents: There are no sidewalks in the vicinity and they'll never connect to anything. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Activities included a presentation from School Resource Officer Randy Rolling on bicycle safety, rules of the road, and the importance of using helmets, as well as a bicycle safety inspection. School Resource Officer Sue Helms registered bicycles, while police Administrative Assistant Jennifer Crews completed child identification kits. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
The expo includes activities such as fire safety demonstrations, aerial bucket rides, bicycle safety, gun safety, police K-9 demonstrations, a Jaws of Life demonstration, child seat safety inspection and traffic crash simulator ... Events: fire safety demonstrations, aerial bucket rides, bicycle safety, gun safety, police K-9 demonstrations, a Jaws of Life demonstration, child seat safety inspection and traffic crash simulator. (Cadillac News, MI)
Enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety through sidewalks and cross-walk improvements, signage to inform drivers of the level of pedestrian activities, and way-finding. Enhance multi-modal transportation flow and parking opportunities along the corridor including shared parking. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
- Activities: Face painting, balloon art; SafeKids/ThinkFirst Bicycle Safety Rodeo; LifeFlight helicopter tour. - Entertainment: Interactive kids' yoga; karate demonstrations; and characters Clifford the Big Red Dog and the PBS Kids. (Pensacola News Journal)
During the course of their travels and regular meetings, the scouts were educated about animals, the north and south poles, knights and chivalry, nutrition, music, bicycle safety, leather tooling, bugs and insects, star constellations, fire safety and helping with chores. While learning about music, the scouts created rain sticks, a ceremonial musical instrument used by Native Americans to invoke the rain spirits, in addition to assembling other projects such as tool boxes, birdhouses, picture... (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
By Tanya Berkebile, Cadillac News. Staff at Mackinaw Trail Pediatrics participate in a program that promotes bike safety. (Cadillac News, MI)
There will be a Bicycle Rodeo involving bicycle safety and Pacific Cycle will offer bicycle tune-ups. Akes said planning for the event begins around nine months in advance. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Those in attendance can visit information booths as well as listen to presentations about bicycle safety, pool safety and home fire prevention tips. Event Director Sylvia Bracamonte explains, We offer this fun event every year as a way to help local children and families learn ways to stay safe and prepare for disasters. (FOX 11, AZ)
Youngsters in the Acworth area can pick up some tips on bicycle safety this weekend in a program presented by the Acworth Police Explorers group at North Cobb High School. The bike safety rodeo will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 25 in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart at 3105 Cobb Parkway North in Acworth (near Lake Acworth Drive). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Knowing bicycle safety is important, Fordyce said, both for police officers and citizens. "When you're riding at night, you need a headlight and at least a red reflector on the back," Fordyce said. (Centreville Times, VA)
Among the activities at Saturday's pancake breakfast will be face panting, photographs on fire engines, hose demonstrations, with exhibits and information scheduled from the Reno Fire Department's Division of Fire Prevention, Washoe County Sheriff's Office Child Identification and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) programs; Reno Police Department's bicycle safety team and K-9 programs; Somersett Owner's Association; University of Nevada cooperative Extension Living With Fire project;... (KRNV.com, NV)
"If you're talking about intersection improvements, that is a substantial amount of money," said Tom Norman, head of N.C. Department of Transportation's pedestrian and bicycle safety division. The improvements call for:* Adding two refuge islands at the intersection with Brentwood Road and pedestrian-activated signals at an estimated cost of $60,000. (News & Observer)
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