Bike Walk Savannah is pleased to announce it has received a $57,751.30 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).
The grant will help finance a bicycle and pedestrian safety project to build public awareness of road safety issues and educate bicyclists, pedestrians and drivers on best practices for safe vehicle operation.
“The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety continues to work with state and local agencies to develop innovative projects and campaigns that are designed to save lives and protect everyone traveling on Georgia’s roads and highways,” said Allen Poole, Director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. “We remind all drivers that following the rules of the road not only helps saves your life but also helps to make sure others make it home safely to their families as well.”
“Savannah and Chatham County already have higher commuting mode shares of those walking or bicycling than the rest of the state, and many folks are looking to expand their options for getting around town. Funding from GOHS is critical to helping us work with local governments to expand safe cycling infrastructure, educate motorists and drivers on safe practices, and train children and adults to safely and confidently operate their bicycles.” states Elizabeth Yarnall, Interim Executive Director, Bike Walk Savannah.
The grant year for this award will be October 1 of 2026 to September 30 of 2027.
Bike Walk Savannah is a non-profit organization founded in 2008 which has been leading efforts to educate bicyclists and drivers on the safe operation of their vehicles and encourage people to make bicycling and walking a healthy part of their daily lives. The Grantee has partnered with community organizations, schools, universities, and government agencies on public information campaigns, and educational programs for children and adult cyclists.
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.
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