Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety

The Injury Prevention team works to make walking and biking safer and to promote active, healthy living. We talk about safe driving and share skills and knowledge about how to navigate our community more safely, both on foot and on wheels. We proudly partner with community groups and participate in local initiatives: Safe Routes to School, the Healthy Communities Work Group and the SLOCOG Safety Action Plan.

A teenager crossing the street in a cross walk with a traffic signal showing a red light.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Presentations

Our presentations educate individuals on safety skills while emphasizing the importance of physical activity and the health and environmental benefits of walking and riding. Led by experienced Health Education Specialists, these engaging sessions typically last 30-45 minutes and are tailored for students in grades K-6.

Students in need are provided bike helmets free of charge, and all presentations and materials are available in both English and Spanish. To schedule a presentation, please contact us or call 805-781-4944.

A colorful red bike helmet.

Helmets

Everyone in California under the age of 18 must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle. Wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by as much as 85%.

To ensure accessibility, we offer a limited number of helmets to community members in need. Contact us for more information on obtaining a helmet or to schedule a fitting. Use our easy-to-follow guidelines to fit your helmet yourself.

Three children and two adults holding hands, walking with backpacks to school.

Walk and Bike to School Day/Bike Month

Join us in celebrating Walk to School Day on the first Wednesday of May and Bike to School Day on the first Wednesday of October. May is designated as Bike Month, promoting active transportation across the county.

Access a list of participating schools for Walk and Bike to School Day on our website, and Bike Month activities via Rideshare.

A young man wearing a helmet riding a bike.

College Outreach Education

Every school year, we recruit interns from Cal Poly to bolster bike and pedestrian safety efforts countywide. Interns engage in outreach and education initiatives targeting both Cal Poly students and the broader community.

Safety equipment, including helmets and bike lights, is provided to students in need.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Resources

Active Transportation Projects in SLO County

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Contact the Injury Prevention Program at (805) 781-4944 for more information.