The organization is hosting a number of events to speak to the community about the importance of cycling and what to keep in mind
The organization is hosting a number of events to speak to the community about the importance of cycling and what to keep in mind. ROANOKE, Va. – To kick off bike month, PedalSafe ROA is promoting biking and bike safety. The organization is hosting a number of events to speak to the community about the importance of cycling and what to keep in mind.
On Monday, May 8, PedalSafe is hosting a talk at Virginia Tech Carilion about cycling for sustainable cities.
Professor and author Ralph Buehler is set to discuss research from cities around the world and how they have invested in safe cycling infrastructure. He will also address different transportation systems and how travel behavior is different in other countries.
Ken McLeod, with PedalSafe ROA, says the goal is that the community in Roanoke can learn from these cities and Behuler’s findings to make similar investments in the Star City.
McLeod says, “Biking for transportation is really something that has been crucial to how I have kind of moved forward in life, and I want other people to have that opportunity and to be safe while doing that.”
Another way the organization is promoting bike safety is on Bike to Work Day on May 19. You can join other commuters and post on social media about why biking is important to you. PedalSafe and Ride Solutions are teaming […]
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