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Join HbD in celebrating National Bike Month throughout May!
Submit your organization's Bike Month activities to be shared online and check out free promotional resources below.
Health by Design is excited to be part of the Big 4 Trail Master Plan Project in Tippecanoe county. This significant project will provide safe bicycling and walking options across the Greater Lafayette Community. This project is a cooperative effort between the cities of West Lafayette, Lafayette and Tippecanoe County and will lay the foundation for building connections to surrounding counties and communities. Partial funding was provided by a grant program through the Indiana Department of Health, which is also supported by INDOT funds!

The next events are public input open houses where we will discuss the Big 4 Trail Master Plan and solicit valuable public input.

Meetings will be held via Zoom. Please use one of these links to sign up and join the conversation.


For questions or assistance: info@hbdin.org
Access the Bike Month Social Media Toolkit
It's National Bike Month, and Health by Design is ready to celebrate! We’d love to hear from you any ways that you are planning to promote and celebrate Bike Month.
We’ll be featuring organizations from all over Indiana that promote active living through cycling on social media, so if you have a preferred logo/photo and info to be shared, send it to Marissa (Communications Manager) at mbyers@hbdin.org.
You can view the free Bike Month toolkit here.
COMPLETE STREETS FUNDING ALERT!

Do you need assistance developing a complete streets program, policy or project in your community? Health by Design has funding available to provide local level, technical assistance to communities around Indiana focused on Complete Streets. This funding allows for communities to receive free assistance to provide the training and tools necessary to create more equitable, sustainable, livable, and vibrant communities. Our goal is to see communities thrive to the benefit of all residents, support economic growth, ensure environmental sustainability, and generate community led place making.

We are accepting applications from communities and organizations seeking this FREE technical assistance. Please use this short application form and tell us why you and your community need technical assistance focused on Complete Streets! Send questions and completed applications to Marjorie at mhennessy@hbdin.org
Ever wonder why artistic crosswalks like the one on the right aren’t found in more places? There’s a reason for that and it’s called the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Luckily, you have until May 14th to provide input on its latest update! Visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations call to action and input forms here.
Upcoming HbD Virtual Meetings

Transit/COVID-19 Best Practices & Coordination Meeting
Friday, May 14 | 8:30-9:45 am

Program and Policy Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 25 | 9-10:30 am

Health Equity Action Team Meeting
Thursday, May 27| 1:30-3 pm

HbD Quarterly Coalition Meeting
Monday, June 21|2:00 pm


Find out about
Indiana Public Health Association meetings that may be of interest
Bike Month Resources:
Commuter Connect from CIRTA and
Bike Indianapolis launch Bike Guides
Commuter Connect and Bike Indianapolis are joining forces to link veteran bike riders with anyone who wants to learn to navigate bike lanes and trails. Volunteer Bike Guides will help newer riders learn how to plan their bike routes, navigate roads safely, and learn about commuting details like bike parking. Sign up or share Bike Guide info here.
Bike Indianapolis is highlighting riders in the 317 with #IBikeIndianapolis. You can submit your info to be shared from their organization here.
Bike Garage Indy is hosting a Ride Spot Challenge throughout May. Join the challenge and find route suggestions here.
Visit Bicycle Garage Indy's (BGI) YouTube channel for bike tips!
Bike to Work Week is May 17-23! Celebrate with a bike commute all week long, or just join in on Bike to Work Day Friday, May 21.

Bike Indianapolis will be celebrating Bike to Work Day in September on Car-Free Day due to the number of people working remotely. We hope you'll take advantage of double the celebrations this year!

Black Girls Do Bike Indy: Interested in joining the Central Indiana BGDB chapter? Connect with their Facebook page here for more information on group rides and events.
Nine13Sports
Kids Building Bikes is an immersive, hands-on learning experience from Nine13Sports for Indianapolis youth in grades 4-8. Students will have an opportunity to earn their very own bicycle, helmet, lock, & tools. For the first time this program is being offered to the general public with open enrollment summer sessions. Learn more at https://nine13sports.org/kbb-program-info/
Bike to School Day took place Wednesday, May 5 and was a success around the state! According to Walk Bike to School, 14 schools and 1 neighborhood in Indiana signed up to participate. (View the full list here!) With Safe Routes to Schools, every day can be Bike to School Day. Check out the Safe Routes Guide here for information on biking to school year round.
There are tons of bike events and resources being shared via our social media all month long. We hope you'll share your own story with us using #WhyIBike! Tag us on Twitter: @HbD_IN
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