Vision Zero & Bike to Work Week

by Aaron Wormus | Mar 8, 2019 | Clematis Street Pictures

Concerned about traffic safety? City of West Palm Beach received a $40,000 grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The grant was awarded to the West Palm Beach Police Department for pedestrian and bicycle enforcement. So keep your eyes open while crossing those streets (or driving a car/bicycle)!

This money is going to support the City of West Palm Beach’s Vision Zero initiative. For more about Vision Zero visit: wpb.org/visionzero

Speaking of Biking… Bike to Work Week is coming up on March 11th. The city has a web page set up to encourage you to get out and bike for a week.  wpbbiketowork.com

Daily Happenings:

Monday (03/11/19): Bike Pit Stop
Need your bike chain fixed? Have a flat tire? We got you. Come to the West Palm Beach Intermodal Center to have your bike professional inspected, have tires fixed, or any other maintenance preformed on your bike! We also might have some fun giveaways for anyone who stops by.

Where? West Palm Beach Tri-Rail Station – 209 S Tamarind Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
When? 7am – 9:30 am & 3:30pm – 6:30pm

Tuesday (03/12/19): Pro Tips Lunch and Learn
Join us for lunch and get biking advice from the seasoned pros. Here is your opportunity to learn how to be a more confident cyclist.
Attendees will be entered into a prize raffle, so we hope you’re feeling lucky!

Where? West Palm Beach Library
When? 12pm – 1pm

Wednesday (03/13/19): Bike-In Movie
What’s better after work than coffee and a good movie? Ride your bike to Subculture Coffee Shop and join us for a showing of “Blood Road”.
All attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a prize raffle!

Where? Subculture Coffee – 509 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
When? 5:30pm – 8pm

Friday (03/15/19): Bike to Work Group Rides and Celebration!
We know biking to work alone can be intimidating, so why not join a group ride? On Bike to Work Day, there will be three organized group rides starting from the follow locations.

Let’s Ride Together!

From the North:
Mangonia Park Tri-Rail Station, 1415 45th Street. Ride with Nicholas Hernandez from the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency! Contact (561) 478 5713 for more information. Click here for the route map.

From the South:
South Olive Community Center at 345 Summa Street. Ride with Mark Hassel from Bill Bone Bike Law Offices! Contact (954) 236 3196 for more information. Click here for the route map.

From the West:
Target, 1760 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard. Ride with Alex Hansen and Tara Moreno from the City of West Palm Beach! Contact (561) 729-4672 for more information. Click here for the route map.

Can’t join a group ride? Don’t sweat it. We encourage you to bike from wherever you may be and join the celebration afterwards.

Let’s Celebrate Together!

All group rides end at the West Palm Beach City Hall. After your commute, you are welcome to join the group at City Hall to grab freebies, mingle with other cyclists, and help yourself to some Starbucks coffee! Don’t you wish every morning could be like this?