Joint Bicycle & Safety Month Event on May 9th!

 

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In May of each year, it is marked as the National Bicycle and Safety Month.  It is great to know that some of our entities in the MPO area are going to start their annual bike and safety related event dedicated to promoting healthy and safety awareness in the community.  The RCRPC has been actively involved in enhancing safe and accessible transportation options (ISAATO) for the MPO during May’s bike and safety event since 2024.   

 

We are excited to announce that this year, MPO is collaborating with the Mansfield Police Department for the annual "Bike-A-Palooza." This community event aims to promote bicycle safety for youth who are passionate about riding bikes and for everyone from the community to join.

 

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, May 9th, 2026; Time: 10 AM - 2 PM; Location: North Lake Park;

Activities will include: Bike Ride with a Cop, Bicycle Safety Rodeo, Bike Inspections & Small Repairs, Guided Bike Trail Ride with Mansfield Police Officers, etc..

 

Additionally, the Richland County Regional Planning Commission (RCRPC) will have a booth featuring educational materials, including maps of sidewalks and trails within the Richland County and the Metro Area. We will also provide a small safety-related gift at the table as well as a map detailing bike/pedestrian-related crash locations that have occurred in the last five years throughout our MPO region as a safety reminder.

 

We hope that you will join us for this enjoyable and informative day promoting safe cycling practices. Your participation will help foster a safer community for all.

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