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From the Tampa BayCycle web site:

"RIDE YOUR BICYCLE � Tampa BayCycle encourages everyone to bicycle to work or school, or for recreation or errands, instead of driving. Tampa BayCycle brings together people who believe that riding a bicycle benefits the entire community. Bicycle commuters save money and gas, stay fit, reduce traffic congestion, and most importantly have fun. Celebrating its fourth year of success, Tampa BayCycle was created by the joint efforts of the New North Transportation Alliance and the Tampa Downtown Partnership."

Officers Bob Barrett and Kelly Howard ride their bicycles through Belmont Heights Estates on a daily basis. Their goal is to improve the quality of life for Tampa's citizens. They promote bicycle safety throughout this community.

A special thanks to Interstate Realty Management which is part of The Michaels Organization, who donated two new fully-equipped bicycles and racks to the police department.

Bicycle Officers Promoting Bicycle Safety

Florida Bicycle Law is a private web site and blog dedicated to assisting law enforcement officers
and is a product of the Florida Bicycle Association.

Florida Bicycle Association Law Enforcement Guide booklet

From the Florida Bicycle Law web site:

"Law Enforcement agencies and the cycling community share a common goal of maintaining a safe and civil traffic system. The Florida Bicycle Law Toolkit is a project to aid Law Enforcement officers in their duties and to enhance the relationship between officers and cyclists. We encourage both officers and cyclists to ask questions, share experiences and participate in discussions. Together, we will make Florida roadways safer, more civil and more accessible for all users."

From the Safe Kids USA web site:

"Safe Kids USA is a nationwide network of organizations working to prevent unintentional childhood injury, the leading cause of death and disability for children ages 1 to 14."

Bicycling and Skating Safety Fact Sheet

Helmet Law (Florida)

More Safety Programs

From the University of Florida's Pedestrian & Bicycling Safety web site:

"The Florida Pedestrian/Bicycling Safety Resource Center promotes safe pedestrian and bicycling activities for citizens and visitors, young and old, by providing educational materials and information to advocate groups in the state.

The Pedestrian/Bicycling Safety Resource Center is funded by the Florida Department of Transportation Safety Office and has been housed at the University of Florida Technology Transfer (T2) Center since 2009."

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