05-04-2025
Yolo County HHSA receives grant for pedestrian safety
( — A $290,630 grant was awarded to the Yolo County Health and Human Services to continue its pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program.
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HHSA said the program was established in 2023 and promotes safe practices for pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as drivers' responsibility to watch for others on the road.
The grant was funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to officials. It aims to support various initiatives through September 2025.
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'The safety of people walking and biking on our roads is a top priority for our office,' stated Office of Traffic Safety Director Stephanie Dougherty. 'Everyone moves, and not always by car. It's important that we invest in efforts to protect people walking, biking, and rolling that help establish a strong traffic safety culture where everyone on California roads can travel to and from places safely.'
Efforts include:
Conducting community bicycle and walk audits to assess streets with high rates of pedestrian and bicyclist injuries and fatalities.
Offering bicycle training courses that educate youth on safe riding behaviors.
Providing helmet fittings and distributions to those in need.
HHSA will also host a series of events including:
Educational presentations in schools.
Community bike rides to encourage and teach riders safe riding practices.
Walking field trips for older adults while providing pedestrian safety education for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Crossing guard training for individuals responsible for pedestrian safety at crosswalks.
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