Bike Walk Macon is pleased to announce it has received a $59,639.95 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).

The grant will help finance efforts to develop and execute educational programs that expand and promote bicycle and pedestrian safety to reduce the number of pedestrian and bicycle fatalities, injuries, and crash rates in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia.

"Part of the GOHS mission is to assist in the implementation of programs and campaigns designed to prevent crashes and eliminate traffic deaths on our roads," said Allen Poole, Director of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety.  "GOHS will continue to develop new partnerships and continue existing ones in order to create, refine, and implement safety programs designed to help our state and nation reach our goal of zero traffic deaths."

"Thanks to the continued support of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, Bike Walk Macon is proud to provide essential bicycle and pedestrian safety education to adults, youth, and law enforcement throughout Macon-Bibb County," says Rachel Umana, Executive Director of Bike Walk Macon. "Together, we are making meaningful progress in improving safety, building awareness, and creating a community where walking and biking are safe, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone.”

The grant year for this award will be October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025.

The Governor's Office of Highway Safety's mission is to educate the public on safe driving behaviors and implement highway safety campaigns and programs designed to reduce crashes and eliminate fatalities and injuries on Georgia roads.

For more information on this grant program, contact GOHS at 404-656-6996 and for more information on GOHS and its other highway safety programs, visit www.gahighwaysafety.org.