Bike ride with Westfield mayor along city streets and rail trail to promote safer streets
WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The 16th annual 'Mayor's Bike Ride' is scheduled to take place Wednesday evening.
The event, which attracts between 30 to 50 participants, will begin at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The public is invited to join the 7 to 8-mile ride along city streets and the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail.
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The bike ride gives residents the chance to get involved in physical activity and view scenic, safe means of traveling around the city. The Rail Trail is 3.1 miles from the Westfield River to the Southwick town line, which connects to the New Haven & Northampton Canal Greenway, an 80-mile path.
Transportation safety consultants will speak about roadway safety and address residents' concerns regarding walking, biking, driving, taking transit, or using a mobility device. All ages are welcome to attend, the ride will be partially escorted by Westfield police. Afterwards, cyclists will be greeted with free ice cream, courtesy of Northside Creamery.
In case of inclement weather, the ride will be postponed to May 28th. The announcement will be made on the City of Westfield's website and Facebook pages.
Scattered showers are likely this afternoon but the rain will mostly be light. High temperatures will be in the upper 60s and low 70s. The showers may be a bit heavier this evening.
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