Kern County Public Works has received a $200,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to enhance safety for cyclists and pedestrians throughout the community.
The funding will significantly expand the county’s bicycle and pedestrian safety program, focusing on education, visibility improvements, and building confidence among residents who walk and bike in their neighborhoods.
“They wrote a good grant, I mean, I’m not surprised that they got that OTS money. It hits all the points that is needed in the community to make cycling safer,” said Cindy Parra, board member and co-founder of the nonprofit Bike Bakersfield…