BikeWalk Virginia and Drive Smart Virginia are seeking partners to help increase awareness about smart roadway sharing practices.
This program, funded by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, is being launched at a time when far too many Virginians are being injured and dying. Just last year 90 people died and over 2300 were injured while biking or walking on Virginia roads.
The risk for crashes can be reduced if motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians know the law and follow a set of simple guidelines.
We are seeking help from businesses, colleges and universities, clubs, local communities, and individuals to help raise awareness to the media and public. Please get involved and help us promote this important information. The program called: “Respect – We’re All on the Road Together” emphasizes key laws and tips for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Partnering is easy:
- Sign up as a partner by emailing Wynne Reece at Drive Smart Virginia
- Plan an activity (suggestions below and in our toolkit )
- Order free printed materials online or download them from our website
- Visit our www.sharingtheroadinvirginia.org to find supporting materials and learn more tips about sharing the roads
The online toolkit includes:
- Awareness week poster (download or order)
- Educational brochure (download or order)
- Ideas for activities (download)
- Press release template (download)
- Newsletter templates (download)
- E-mail Templates (download)
Activity ideas:
- Place an article in your newsletter
- Send out an email to staff or friends
- Plan a walk or bike ride
- Have a trivia table in your lunch room
- Have a guest speaker come to your school or company
- Hold a helmet fitting or bike tune up clinic
For more ideas download our list of suggestions from the electronic toolkit.
Stay tuned for an update on happenings around the state. I am very hopeful that our collective efforts can raise public awareness and make our roads safer for everyone.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Perry, Ed.D.
Executive Director
BikeWalk Virginia
Let us know if you have an event planned for Cyclist & Pedestrian Awareness Week. Get your event listed in our “Upcoming Events” by becoming a VBF member.
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Cycling and Pedestrian Awareness Walk
Thursday, September 17th; 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
1108 E. Main St, Richmond VA 23219
WALK WITH US TO SUPPORT SAFER STREETS!
Join our walk and help emphasize the importance for creating walk-able and bike-able communities where safe roadway sharing is standard.
This is a rain or shine event and will include sights such as Kawanza Plaza, Brown’s Island, Richmond’s Canal Walk, and State Capital grounds.
Walkers should meet outside of the Capital Place Building located at 1108 East Main Street, across from the Bank of America building.
There will be great give-aways, good company – including staff from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and BikeWalk Virginia, good exercise, and a good cause!
Cue sheet and freebies provided at the start!
Please RSVP to Jbarton@cbf.org, walk ups welcome too.
Partnership of BikeWalk Virginia, Drive Smart Virginia, and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.