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Kern County installs bike repair stations, benches at parks with $44,000 grant

Around Kern County (Kern County Public Information) ยท March 27, 2026

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Kern County Public Works used a $44,000 grant to install five benches with built-in bike parking and three fully equipped repair stations at parks including Heart Memorial Park, Lake Ming and Lake Buena Vista, part of a push to support active transportation.

Kern County Public Works is expanding active-transportation infrastructure after receiving $44,000 in grant funding to install bicycle repair stations and park benches with integrated bike parking.

Host Erin Briscoe Clark said the project, in partnership with the regional council of governments, includes five public benches with built-in bike parking and three fully equipped repair stations. The initial sites listed were Heart Memorial Park, Lake Ming and Lake Buena Vista, and officials said additional locations will be added as the program grows.

The county described the work as part of a broader effort to support safe, active transportation for recreation and fitness, and to make it easier for residents to stay on the move.