Partner with us for Virginia Cyclist and Pedestrian Awareness Week!
September 13-20, 2009
BikeWalk Virginia and Drive Smart Virginia are partnering to raise awareness of safe practices that help make roadways safer for all users!
Just last year over 90 people died and 2,300 people were injured while biking and walking on Virginia Roads. Collisions can be reduces and even prevented in many instances by following simple guidelines.
If you, your business, or your organization would like to be part of the Bike/Ped Awareness Week network, please contact us by phone or email. We will provide you with a toolkit, list of event ideas, and other resources. Visit us again soon for downloadable files.
Everyone Uses the Roads:
Some people drive because it is the most convenient mode of transportation. They might want to bike or walk at times but decide not to because they are concerned about their safety. Other people don’t own a car or can’t drive a vehicle so they must bike, walk, or use public transportation. Still others choose to bicycle or walk to keep the air clean and neighborhoods quiet, save fuel, and improve health.
Despite the mode of transportation, Virginia’s citizens and visitors have a right to safely share the Commonwealth’s transportation network to get to neighborhoods, parks, schools, stores, churches, and businesses.
Note: posted this message in its entirety as there was no direct link on their website to it. Emphasis was added by us.
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