|
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
|
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava began the 10th annual Bike305 Bike to Work Day event, hosted by Miami Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces, on Mpnday, Mar. 6.
This annual event demonstrates how easy it is for residents to ride their bicycles to work, school, and exciting destinations as a fun and healthy alternative to getting around Miami-Dade while avoiding traffic.
The ceremony commenced at Haulover Park with remarks by Mayor Levine Cava and Miami-Dade County Parks director Maria I. Nardi, and a presentation of the Bike305 Municipality of the Year Award to the City of Aventura. Aventura was recognized for its outstanding efforts in promoting cycling and cycling-safety to residents and school children throughout the year.
“Miami-Dade’s Bike to Work Day has become a county tradition and I was very proud to join it once again to model how we can drive less and live more,” said Mayor Levine Cava.
“This initiative gives us a great opportunity to get outdoors and connect with nature via our community’s scenic bike paths, while also reducing traffic and increasing alternatives that improve mobility for our residents going to work or to school.”
Elected officials from 34 municipalities, along with transportation executives and residents from across the county, joined Mayor Levine Cava and director Nardi for a six-mile police-escorted bike ride to Founders Park in Aventura, crossing the Intercoastal waterway for a scenic route to the final destination.
Free Bike305 performance shirts, bicycle helmets, and refreshments were distributed to cyclists who arrived before the ride.
The event was sponsored by AvMed and Mack Cycle & Fitness, longtime sponsors of Bike305 and Bike to Work Day.
For more information on Bike305 Month events, contact Bike305 manager Sue Kawalerski at kawaler@miamidade.gov or 305-978-2233.
ABOUT US:
For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami’s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed. With topics ranging from local news to community events, Miami’s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area. Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami’s culture. Whether you’re looking for local Miami news, or podcasts about the community, Miami’s Community Newspapers has you covered.
