From now until December 24th we're blogging about some of our favorite accomplishments from 2011. Check back in each day to read more about what BikeArlington has been up to for the past year.
Lights for Bikes 2011
With the assistance of many wonderful volunteers from the Washington Area Bike Forum, the BikeArlington team was able to distribute more than 1000 sets of bike lights and almost 2000 reflective straps to cyclists, joggers and walkers over three successful light giveaways. By comparison, less than 150 light sets were given out in 2010.
Check back in tomorrow to see the next post on our favorite accomplishments of 2011!
BikeArlington is an initiative of Arlington County, Virginia to encourage and enable more people to go by bike more often. To stay up to date on biking in Arlington, follow BikeArlington on Twitter or visit the Washington Area Bike Forum.
Something is seriously wrong, *if* Bike Arlington encountered 1,000 (or even 100) bicyclists riding after dark without headlights in just a few hours.
The Lights for Bikes events are great, but they must be followed up with police enforcement (warnings first) to be truly effective.
Posted by: Allen Muchnick | December 25, 2011 at 10:42 AM