Central Florida non-profit teaches kids in schools about e-bike, e-scooter safety amid rise in injuries

The Brief

  • The ‘Bike Walk Kids’ program was launched as a pilot in Orange County in 2023.
  • One of the key topics they focus on is speed management for e-bikes and e-scooters.
  • Bike Walk Central Florida is eager to expand the program to other areas, including Polk County.

ORLANDO, Fla. Amid an alarming rise in pediatric e-bike injuries, a Central Florida non-profit is teaching kids how to stay safe while riding e-bikes and e-scooters.

The backstory:

The ‘Bike Walk Kids’ program was launched as a pilot in Orange County in 2023. Through in-school presentations, the program empowers children from elementary to high school with knowledge about safety when walking, biking and rolling in their community.

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