Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission Celebrates National Bike Month & Safety Reminders

Wheaton's Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission encourages the community to enjoy more biking and walking in celebration of National Bike Month in May. Whether for fun, fitness or with family, this month is a great opportunity to enjoy biking and pedestrian-friendly activities.

To kick-off the month, several Wheaton-area schools will be joining the estimated 1,300 schools nationwide to celebrate National Bike & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, May 8. The event encourages students to bike, walk, or scooter to school and raises awareness for safer routes for bicycling and walking. Each participating school is organizing its own event independently. Residents are encouraged to check with the local school administration for more details.

"National Bike & Roll to School Day is fun and a great way to get kids out on their bikes or scooters. Our hope is that this event can be a great kick-off for parents and kids biking to school not just on May 8, but through the rest of the school year," said Michelle Dunlap, co-chair of the Wheaton Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission. "This event helps build connections between families, schools, and the Wheaton community. We encourage drivers to be good neighbors and slow down when driving in and around school zones."
Other nationwide events include National Ride a Bike Day on May 5; Bike to Work Week from May 13-19; and Bike to Work Day on May 17.

With the warmer weather and these exciting events, there will be more pedestrian and cycling activity. The Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission would like to remind residents to be respectful of all cyclists, walkers, and drivers. Drivers are encouraged to stay alert for cyclists and pedestrians and leave plenty of space for passing. Cyclists are encouraged to obey the rules of the road.

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