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Tigard Police Partner With Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition To Promote Bicycle Safety

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	City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, Oregon 97223	Press Release June 30, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact:	Jim Wolf, Public Information Officer Tigard Police Department 503-718-2561 Pager: 503-795-2391 jim@tigard-or.gov

Tigard Police Partner With Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition To Promote Bicycle Safety
On Saturday, June 27th, Tigard Police representatives along with members and volunteers with the Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition (WCBTC) will begin emphasizing bicycle safety at selected rental properties throughout Tigard. The project known as the Tigard Bicycle Safety Initiative was made possible through a grant funded by the Oregon Department of Transportation, Transportation Safety Division in cooperation with ACTS Oregon. The project targets bicycle safety education, inspections and bicycle safety equipment at six low income housing properties in Tigard.

Trained volunteers with the WCBTC will be providing participants an opportunity to have their bicycles safety checked, offer instruction for suggested bicycle maintenance, along with information on proper helmet usage and fittings. Tigard Police representatives will also be providing added tips regarding rules of the road and other resources to encourage safety on bicycles. Participants may also be eligible to receive helmets, lighting sets for bicycles and cable locks at no cost.

The program begins on Saturday and will continue throughout the next several weeks. All future events will take place on Wednesday evenings. The properties invited to participate include Bonita Villa, The Colonies, The Village at Washington Square, Oleson Woods, Greenburg Oaks and Hawthorne Villa. Management at the named properties are very excited to have the opportunity to foster bicycle safety for their residents. Each year, more than 500,000 people in the US are treated in emergency departments and more than 700 people die as a result of bicycle-related injuries. Falls, faulty equipment and other vehicles all put both children and adults at risk of injury. It is vital to recognize the importance of taking the proper steps to ensure safe and sensible bicycle ridership which is the goal of the Tigard Bicycle Safety Initiative.