National Bike to School Day is May 5
Pump up your tires, fill up your water bottle, and strap on your helmet. May 5 is National Bike to School Day. Below we will discuss National Bike to School Day. We will also provide bike-to-school safety tips for families to help everyone stay safe on the roads.
We hope these bike-to-school safety tips help you and your loved ones stay safe. We also understand that even the most cautious person can be injured in a bicycle accident. If a bicycle accident injures you or a loved one, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. A personal injury lawyer will help to protect your rights and ensure you receive maximum compensation. Don’t depend on insurance companies to support your best interests. Only an experienced bicycle accident lawyer will fight for you to help you obtain the compensation you deserve.
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National Bike to School Day
Have you heard of National Bike to School Day? The first-ever National Bike to School Day took place on May 9, 2012. Since then, the event has grown and now thousands of communities across the U.S. participate in National Bike to School Day events. Bicycling to school can have many benefits, including the following discussed below.
Promote Healthy Lifestyle
Bicycling to school gives children the opportunity for daily physical activity. Regular physical activity helps children grow up strong and healthy. It also reduces the risk of childhood obesity.
Reduce Pollution
Children that bicycle to school reduce the number of cars on the road. This helps reduce harmful pollution.
Encourage Safety
National Bike to School Day is an opportunity to encourage a safe bicycling environment for everyone. Children can only bicycle to school in areas where it is safe for them to bicycle. National Bike to School Day can bring community awareness to traffic or other accessibility barriers that prevent a child from bicycling to school. This is a time to bring attention to safety problems along routes to schools and get them fixed.
Economic Gains
Encouraging a bicycle-friendly community can also be financially beneficial. Families save on gas, communities spend less on building and maintaining roads, and school districts spend less on busing. Furthermore, sidewalks, paths, and other investments in bicycle infrastructure can increase home values.
Community Gains
Improving bicycling conditions can help bring families, neighbors, school officials, and community leaders together. The more time people spend out in their community, the more they can get to know their neighbors.
Clark County Participants
In Clark County, 10 schools have registered to join the celebration for Bike to School Day 2021, and many more are expected to participate. If you live near one of the following schools, be extra alert for children on bikes on May 5 (and every day):
- Andrew Mitchell Elementary School
- Frank F. Garside Junior High School
- Jack Dailey Elementary School
- James Cashman Middle School
- Jesse D. Scott Elementary School
- Kermit R. Booker Sr. Elementary School
- Robert E. Lake Elementary School
- Robert L. Taylor Elementary School
- Walter V. Long Elementary School
We hope you and your loved ones stay safe biking to school. If you or a family member are the victim of a bicycle accident, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. The team at Anthem Injury Lawyers is here to help you. Remember that third parties such as insurance companies are not the ones you can count on to work for your best interests. You need expert Las Vegas personal injury lawyers to help you win the compensation you deserve. Anthem Injury Lawyers are here to represent you in your personal injury case. Contact Anthem Injury Lawyers today at (702) 857-6000 to make an appointment for a free consultation.
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Bike to School Safety Tips
National Bike to School Day is a great time to review bicycle safety tips with your family. While not all bicycle accidents are preventable, the following safety tips can help you and your loved ones stay safe on the roads.
Discuss Safe Riding Behavior
Talk to your child regularly about safe and unsafe riding behavior. Ride with your child frequently to observe their riding and model good riding behavior. Tell your child about riding behavior that could impact their safety and chances of getting hurt.
Wear a Helmet
Bicyclists, young and old, should always wear a helmet. Bike helmets can reduce the risk of head injury by 85 percent when worn correctly.
Choose the Right Bike
Choose a bike that fits the rider. Do not allow children to ride bicycles that are too big or too small.
Maintain the Bike
Proper bicycle maintenance is important to safe riding. Maintain the bicycle and check its condition before every ride. The following should be included in a basic bike check:
- Air
- Brakes
- Chain and cranks
- Quick release
- Basic bike operation (Take a slow brief ride to check that the bike is working properly.)
Dress for Safety
Children should wear clothing that enables them to safely ride a bike. Their clothes should not interfere with the operation of the bike. Children should wear bright colors and reflective wear so that they are easily visible to drivers.
Be Visible
In addition to bright colors, a child’s bike should also be easily visible. This can be accomplished with reflectors and lights.
Plan a Route
Plan a safe biking route with your children. Ride the route with your children and discuss safe riding behavior.
Pay Attention
Bicyclists, young and old, must pay attention. Always listen and look for approaching vehicles and pedestrians.
Follow the Rules of the Road
Bicyclists have the same rights and the same responsibilities as other drivers in Nevada. Children and other riders should:
- Use proper hand and arm signals.
- Ride on the right and as far to the right as practicable.
- Obey all signs and signals.
- Stop before entering the road from a driveway, path, or alley.
- Look left-right-left for traffic and go when it is clear.
- Ride one person per seat.
- Yield to pedestrians crossing in crosswalks or intersections.
Consider Organizing a Bike Train
A bike train is an organized group made up of children and adults. They ride their bikes to and from school along an established route. It is a great way for families to encourage safe riding behavior.
We hope these bike-to-school safety tips help your family stay safe. If you or your child is injured in a bicycle accident, you should seek legal advice from an experienced personal injury lawyer. The experienced team at Anthem Injury Lawyers can help you protect your rights and get you the personal injury settlement that you deserve. Contact Anthem Injury Lawyers today at (702) 857-6000 to make an appointment for a free consultation.
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EXPERIENCED LAS VEGAS PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS
We hope the above bike-to-school safety tips help you and your loved ones stay safe. If you are injured in a Las Vegas area bicycle accident, you should speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer. A personal injury lawyer will work aggressively to protect your rights and help you receive maximum compensation.
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