Bike Safety

A girl rides a bike through a crowded street. She rides with the direction of traffic and a helmet on her head. "Bike safety: with the proper gear, respect for the rules, and smart choices about when and where they ride, you can set your kids up"

Bike Safety: With the proper gear, respect for the rules, and smart choices about when and where they ride, you can set your kids up to have fun and stay safer out on their bikes.

Targeted outreach week: May 6-12, 2024

Suggested hashtag: #BikeSafety

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NATIONAL EXPERTS on Bicycle Safety

Prevent Child Injury offers members access to spokespeople selected for their knowledge on injury prevention topics. These experts will be available to speak to media and other interested parties.

 

Bike Safety PROJECT MATERIALS

These materials were created by Prevent Child Injury to help spread the message about bicycle safety. Please feel free to use these materials as needed. Most of these materials can be co-branded with your organization’s logo. 

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“Ride with the Right Equipment” Carousel
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“Rules for Riding” Carousel
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“When & Where to Ride” Carousel
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Bike Safety Resources

These materials were created by Prevent Child Injury members and other trusted sources.

Bike Safety Toolkits

Every Move You Make – OhDOT*

Getting From Here to There Safely (PDF) – Stanford Children’s Health
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Websites & Webpages

Bicycle Safety for Children: Myths & Facts – HealthyChildren.org
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Bike Helmets for Kids: Parent FAQs – HealthyChildren.org
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Bike Safety – C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital

Bike Safety – Nemour’s Kids Health
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Bike Safety for Kids – Children’s Health

How to Choose the Right Size Bike & Helmet: Tips for Parents – HealthyChildren.org
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How to Get Your Child to Wear a Bike Helmet – HealthyChildren.org
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Riding a Bike to School – Children’s Health

 

Walking and Biking to School: How to Keep Kids Safe – HealthyChildren.org
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Blog Posts

 
 

Infographics, Posters, & Brochures

Bicycle Safety (PDF) – IFCfK*

Bike Safety (PDF) – Boston Children’s Hospital

Bike Safety Tips (PDF) – SKW*
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Bike Safety 101 – Children’s Mercy

 

Videos

Bicycle Safer Journey (ages 15-18) – USDOT FHA*
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Bicycle Safer Journey (ages 5-9) – USDOT FHA*
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Bicycle Safer Journey (ages 10-14) – USDOT FHA*
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Bike Riding Safety – NHTSA*

 

Bike Safety – Stanford Medicine Children’s Health

Bike Safety - Safe Mobility Project – Akron Children’s Hospital

 

Bicycle Safety Reports & Data

 

*List of Abbreviations
CDC: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
IFCfK: Injury-Free Coalition for Kids
NCH: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
NHTSA: National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
OhDOT: Ohio Department of Transportation
OrDOT: Oregon Department of Transportation
PUCNC: Pediatric Urgent Care of Northern Colorado
SKW: Safe Kids Worldwide
T4CIP: Trainees for Child Injury Prevention
USDOT FHA: U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration

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