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Centre County proclaims May 2026 Bike Month and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Centre County Board of Commissioners · April 29, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners adopted proclamations declaring May 2026 Bike Month (proclamation 20) and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month (proclamation 21). Local cycling and motorcycle groups described safety programs, crash-data review and upcoming charity rides.

The Centre County Board of Commissioners adopted two proclamations recognizing May 2026 as Bike Month and as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

Anne Messner of the Centre County Metropolitan Planning Organization presented partners and outreach efforts and distributed 4-foot-passing stickers for county vehicles. Matthew Cox of Center Bike summarized local crash data: "From 1997 to 2024, Centre County recorded 488 bicycle crashes involving 491 cyclists with 7 fatalities," and urged ongoing visibility and education efforts. Eric Engelbart of the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau highlighted cycling events and tourism partnerships.

Motorcycle groups described safety outreach and school programs. Organizers highlighted the Purple Ride (June 27) and a Special Olympics ride on June 5; speakers emphasized helmet use and in-school awareness training. The board adopted proclamation 20 (bike month) and proclamation 21 (motorcycle safety awareness month) by voice votes; both motions carried.

The proclamations are ceremonial recognitions of local safety and tourism efforts; any related program funding or policy changes would require separate board actions.