RECEIVE presentation on bike helmet fittings and rules of the road; and

PARTICIPATE in a bike education activity.

Engineering, enforcement and education are part of a unified strategy for promoting bicycling and walking in our communities. TAMC works with local cities and the county to plan, design and fund transportation improvements that incorporate the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians. Local police departments and the California Highway Patrol enforce the rules of the road. TAMC and other community partners are involved in educating the public on how to walk and bike safely. 

Proper helmet fitting, basic bike maintenance and being visible and predictable on the road all promote bike safety. Bike safety can be broken down to three steps: 

1. First, do your A – B – C Quick Check to make sure your bike is mechanically sound and ready to ride: check the air in your tires, check your breaks and your chain. 
2. Next, check yourself: make sure your helmet fits properly and wear visible clothing.
3. And, finally, remember to make yourself visible and predictable. Scan the road, use your hand signals, be aware of your surroundings – use your bell if needed, stop at stop signs. Remember, you’re in a two-wheel vehicle. And, of course, as a two wheel vehicle remember: ride with traffic!

Staff will host an interactive session for Committee members to learn how to properly fit a helmet, and refresh their bike safety knowledge using the attached exercise. These are good skills for Committee members to have as community advocates and volunteers.