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Knoxville Regional Bicycle Program
"The Knoxville Regional Bicycle Plan envisions a convenient, efficient transportation system where people can bike safely to all destinations."
Whereas bicycling was once an extremely common way of getting around, today it’s become the forgotten mode of transportation. Because motorized vehicles dominate the transportation system, bicycling is often perceived to be a dangerous and/or unimportant mode of travel. The truth is bicycling can bring great economic, environmental, social and health benefits to our region. And, on any given day, a motorist is many times more likely to be involved in a crash than a bicyclist.
Raising public awareness about the importance and value of biking, and its legitimate place in the transportation system, must be an ongoing priority.The purpose of the Bicycle Program is to integrate bicycling into the transportation system. The program works with all City and County departments within the TPO boundary to implement the Regional Bicycle Plan.
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Ride Smart Bike Classes
It's a bike ride and a class all in one! Meet at Market Square (south end, near the bell) for this free one-hour ride that will teach you where to ride on the road, how to negotiate intersections, and other tips to make you more confident biking in traffic. Please RSVP to Kelley Segars or call 215-3815.
Upcoming sessions:
Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 3 p.m.
Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 3 p.m.
I Bike KNX helmet stickers
Take the I Bike KNX safe biking pledge and get free bike and helmet stickers. Bring your bike helmet in, sporting the I Bike KNX sticker, when you bike to one of our partnering businesses to receive a discount throughout the year.
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I Bike!
We have unveiled our "I Bike" awareness campaign targeted at motorists. If you're at Regal Cinemas, Pinnacle, look for Sherry Wiles' smiling face on the right side of the lobby. Linda Gray will soon be featured at West Town Mall. When I was putting the banner out at Regal, there were many people stopping to look at it, so I think it's going to be successful at conveying our message. A huge thank you to Smoky Mountain Wheelmen for sponsoring this campaign.
(We were inspired by the "And We Bike" campaign in Oregon) |
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