Bike Walk Savannah receives large grant from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Bike Walk Savannah received a big grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.
More than $57,000 will be going to the nonprofit.
The federal government is also helping provide some of the funding.
Bike Walk Savannah says the funds will help with education programs, safety campaigns, bike rides and walks and more.
“Many people in Savannah and Chatham County depend on biking and walking for daily transportation,” said Caila Brown, executive director of Bike Walk Savannah. “And many more make the choice to add biking and walking to their mobility options, whether for transportation or recreation. We are grateful for the support of GOHS as it allows us to continue and expand the programs we’ve been offering, with the goal of improving safety for all people on the streets of Chatham County.”
Bike Walk Savannah will host the following events as part of the grant in 2025, with more to be announced next year:
- Cycle Socials - Casual, family-friendly bike rides, four to eight miles.
- Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Lake Mayer Community Center (Truman Linear Park Trail)
- Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at The Sentient Bean (Downtown Savannah)
- Walks - Casual, family-friendly walks, one to three miles
- Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. at Lake Mayer Community Center
- Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Forsyth Park Fountain (Downtown)
- Education Classes
To visit Bike Walk Savannah’s website, click here.
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