Valdosta Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Workshop

300 North Lee Street,Valdosta GA 31601

15 August, 2022

Description

Join us for Day One of our Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Workshops in Valdosta. The Southern Georgia Regional Commission, in partnership with Georgia Bikes, is offering two upcoming training workshops on Bicycle and Pedestrian safety in two different convenient locations. The course is designed for Main Streets, Downtown Merchants, Officials and the General Public to gain a better understanding of the new and current Georgia bicycle and pedestrian laws. The course covers the best practices for educating bicyclists, pedestrians, and drivers on the safe use of roadways. Also included is a review of O.C.G.A. sections pertinent to bicycles and pedestrians, an examination of bicycle and pedestrian facility types, an update on trends in bicycling in South Georgia, information on crash reporting, an analysis of bicycle and pedestrian crash data for South Georgia, and strategies for improving pedestrian safety. This event is generously hosted by Downtown Valdosta Main Street. For more information about Downtown Valdosta, contact Brandy Dame, Valdosta Main Street Director. This course is offered by Georgia Bikes and the Southern Georgia Regional Commission supported by funding from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, GDOT, and FHWA. No registration fee required. Can't make Monday's workshop? Day Two will be in Douglas on Tuesday, August 16th. See details for Tuesday's event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/douglas-bicycle-and-pedestrian-safety-workshop-tickets-373379376767