State grant will help Rancho Cucamonga improve public safety

Rancho Cucamonga has received a $200,000 state grant that will assist its Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program.

The grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety will help promote “safe practices” for bicyclists and pedestrians, while urging motorists to drive safely, according to a statement on the city’s website.

“This grant will allow us to expand our bicycle and pedestrian safety education and encouragement program,” said Justine Garcia, Rancho Cucamoga’s deputy engineering director, in the statement. “Ultimately, we’re working toward building more walkable and bike-friendly neighborhoods where everyone can travel safely and confidently.”

Those efforts will include:

• Develop “safe route” maps to the city’s schools;
• Bicycle training courses that teach safe riding
• Distribution of helmets to children in need;
• Community bike rides that teach safe riding skills.

For more information visit www.CityofRC.us/ConnectRC.