Innovative Bike Safety Programs Empower Local Youth

group of kids on bicycles, wearing helmets lined up in front of a colorful mural painted on a building’s exterior wall. The mural is vibrant and depicts various scenes, including landscapes and vehicles.

Public Health gave $30,000 in grants to three local nonprofits — Cycle Therapy Racing, First Five Years & Beyond, and Bike Works. Each group received $10,000 to provide free bikes, helmets, locks, maintenance, and safety education to residents, leading to a more active and healthy community.

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Study shows all-ages helmet law improves safety without deterring riders

By Christina Yantsides The King County Board of Health (BOH) All-Ages Bicycle Helmet Law requires that anyone riding a bicycle, regardless of age, must wear a helmet (for more on the history and specifics of the law, read this). Public Health is a strong supporter of helmet laws, which are an important strategy to prevent […]

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