By Michael P. Walsh
Special to the Voice
Mayor Dorinda Borer and the Police Department are holding a bicycle safety event at two city locations May 25.
The Cycling Safety Day event will take place at the department’s Shore Patrol substation on the boardwalk at 11:30 a.m., followed by Brent Watt Park at 24 Tile St. in Allingtown at 1:30 p.m. The rain date is May 26.
Borer said the event is aimed at encouraging bike riding and promoting bike safety to prevent crashes and injuries.
Sgt. Pat Buturla and his community outreach officers are partnering with Borer to help promote safety and to answer questions on West Haven’s bicycle ordinances.
Borer, Buturla and his officers will give out bike helmets and locks to children while supplies last.
The event will include complimentary ice cream, helmet decorating and a demonstration by Savin Rock Surf Shop.
Borer also announced the city’s purchase of 10 bike racks for installation in designated areas across West Haven. Each green rack holds five bikes.
The bike rack locations are: Brennan Field basketball court, Painter Park basketball court, Quigley Stadium basketball court, Sandy Point Beach & Bird Sanctuary, Veterans Memorial Park basketball court, South Street Beach parking lot, Brent Watt Park, Cove River pedestrian bridge and City Hall.