The Placentia Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program runs from May though September 2021. The program will consist of workshops, activities and events to develop best practice strategies to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists. The funded strategies will be conducted in communities with high numbers of pedestrian and/or bicycle related crashes including underserved communities, older adults, and school-aged children. Coordinated efforts such as Safe Routes to School initiatives, Vision Zero campaigns, and working with community based organizations are highly encouraged to prevent fatalities and injuries of vulnerable non-motorized road users.
This program is paid for by funds from the Office of Traffic and Safety.
Project Timeline: April 2021 – September 2021
Scheduled Events:
June 19: Family-friendly Bicycle Safety Workshop REGISTRATION REQUIRED
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Learn about essential traffic safety, including prepping for a ride, rules of the road, riding with children and more. Plenty of time for Q&A. If time allows, a short group ride will also be included.
Location: Whitten Community Center, 900 S. Melrose St. 92870
July 10: Community Bike Repair Day REGISTRATION REQUIRED
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Let us help get your bike ready to roll for the Summer with our FREE Community Bike Repair service. Drop off your bike in the morning and pick it up later in the afternoon. Services include, repair flats, checking and adjusting brakes, shifters and all cables and cleaning and lubing your chain. Limit 2 bikes per family.
Schedule:
Drop off: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Pickup: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Whitten Community Center, 900 S. Melrose St. 92870
July 15: Free Flat Fix Workshop
4-7 p.m. Join us at the first Summer Concert of the year for a FREE workshop on how to fix a flat. This basic bike repair is essential learning for all cyclists. Workshops will be every 30 minutes before the concert starts.
Tri-City Park, 2301 N. Kraemer Blvd, Placentia 92870 MAP
August 6: Pedestrian Safety Workshop
9:30 – 11:00, Join us for a fun walking tour and discussion on how to walk safely in your community.
Plus, join us for an ice cream social after!
Placentia Senior Center, 143 S. Bradford, Placentia 92870 MAP
September 18: Walk & Roll Festival
Join us from 9-1 for a family-friendly day of bike skills, bike tuneups and group rides. We have activities for everyone and free bike helmets for the kids and an advanced workshop for teens and adults
Kraemer Middle School, 645 N. Angelina Dr., Placentia 92870 MAP
Download your activity calendars below and bring them to the Festival on September 18!
