Bike to School Education Pilot Project
Throughout 2017 Cycle Alberni, in conjunction with the Alberni Valley Employment Centre and other partners, developed a bike education program and a bike education curriculum for Wood Elementary School promoting cycling as an accessible transportation option and healthy lifestyle choice for students, while fostering independence and building social capital.
Bike to School Education Project students being goofy in their safety gear
Focus Areas:
- Bike Education & Safety
- Job Training
- Active Transportation
Current Status:
- Thrilled about how the project went – See final project report here.
- Seeking funding to allow the continuation of the project.
- A series of Bike Safety Videos were created in conjunction with Shaw TV Port Alberni Community TV. View them here:
- Sharrow the Road #1: Cycling Safety Tips at Night
- Sharrow the Road #2: Bike Lanes and Sharrows
- Sharrow the Road #3: Cycling Safety Gear
- Sharrow the Road #4: Navigating Intersections for Cyclists
- Sharrow the Road #5: Helmets
- Sharrow the Road #6: Cyclists and the Law
Safety Tips:
For more safety tips, visit:
Bike to School Education Project Partners:
The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
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