May is National Bike Month!

Posted On: May 05, 11

Biking enhances our health and well being, and eases traffic congestion near schools. Get a group of students and parents together and start a Safe Routes to Schools Program, plan a bike to school event or create a Bicycle Train! In a fun way, you can improve our air quality and our overall quality of life!

Some Environmental Benefits of Bicycling:

• Reduces Air Pollution
• Reduces Noise Pollution
• Reduces Energy Consumption
• Reduces Demand for Parking Lots and Road Repair
• Reduces Water Pollution - Bikes don’t drip brake fluid, anti-freeze and transmission fluid!

Safety Tips for Bicyclists:

• ALWAYS wear a helmet!
• Ride with traffic and follow the rules of the road
• Don’t ride on the sidewalk
• Ride on the trail, paved shoulder, bike lanes or bike route
• Be predictable, visible and courteous
• Watch for turning traffic
• Watch for things on the road or trail that might make you fall or swerve

For more information check out Hawaii Safe Routes to School State Network and Greenfleet Hawaii.