The “Paint the Town with Bicycle Lanes” Committee has chosen Thursday, May 17 as Bike to Work Day for St. Joseph County. We encourage everyone to bike to work on May 17 and show your support for the creation of new bicycle lanes!
Events planned for Bike to Work Day
Gathering from 7 AM to 7 PM on the Gridiron at the Football Hall of Fame in Downtown South Bend
Some of the activities planned include the following:
-bicycle mechanic to inspect bicycles and give advice on the right bicycle for your lifestyle
-drawing of bicycling items from local bicycle shops and other items from local businesses
-pamphlets and brochures on bicycle safety and local bicycling groups
-free discount coupons for local restaurants and businesses
-free coffee and snacks and live music
Bicycle Ride at 5:30 PM on newly stripped bicycle lanes in South Bend
-Mayor Luecke has committed to striping 10 miles of bicycle lanes each year for the next five years
-the striping of new lanes will begin in May 2007
-show your support for the creation of bicycle lanes in South Bend and throughout St. Joseph County by joining in the ride!
Media Events
-Public Safety Messages for motorists and bicyclist on Billboards, Radio and TV
-County-City Display on bicycling and public safety
-Newspaper articles on bicycle lanes and their use
-Coordination of kids-bike-safety program with South Bend Police
See you there!
Bike to Work Week Chair, Jeff Nixa 574-246-1682
Paint the Town Committee, Chair, Judith Robert 574-287-0260
Marketing Coordinator, Melanie Myers 574-258-5483, ext.239
Sponsored by “Paint the Town with Bicycle Lanes Committee”
