The City of Springfield is dedicated to promoting active transportation and ensuring safety through a range of programs and events. Each year, Springfield participates in regional initiatives, including May is Bike Month, Walktober, Get There Challenge, Be Safe Be Seen, Path Etiquette Campaign, Learn to Ride, and more. These programs aim to encourage biking, walking, and other forms of active transportation while providing valuable safety education. Springfield also collaborates with regional organizations on specialized campaigns aimed at promoting safe and active travel. Follow the City of Springfield’s Facebook or Instagram to stay up to date on transportation related events.
May is Bike Month
Nationally celebrated since 1956, and in Lane County for the past nine years, Bike Month showcases the many benefits of biking and invites more folks to give it a try. Every May, community members are encouraged to get out and ride for fun and exercise as well as for essential errands and trips. Bike Month offers a full line-up of local rides, talks and classes, bike-up business discounts, and prizes for all ages and riding abilities. For a complete list of Bike Month events and activities, visit WeBikeLane.org
Walktober
Mark your calendar for Walktober – a month filled with walking in Lane County! Throughout October enjoy over 35 walks and tours including art walks, nature walks, historical walks, Coffee Shop Hop, team challenges, and more. Whether art, horticulture, exercise, or making friends is your thing – you’ll find a range of guided tours, group walks, and self-guided options to suit your tastes. Visit WeWalkLane.org for a full list of walks or follow Walktober on Instagram.
Be Safe Be Seen
The annual Be Safe, Be Seen Campaign focuses on collaboration with local service agencies, ensuring direct delivery of transportation safety materials and breaking down barriers to safe night travel. Agencies distributing the free lights and vests to community members include Homes For Good, Lane Independent Living Alliance, Willamalane, Head Start, The Mission, St. Vincent de Paul, Sponsors, Escudo Latino, the Arc Lane County, Connected Lane County, and more.
Path Etiquette Campaign
To ensure that all shared use path users behave courteously and safely on paths, the City of Springfield launched a path etiquette campaign. The campaign aims to promote courtesy and safety among all path users and includes community outreach, education, media and temporary signage.
The key messages of the path etiquette campaign are:
- Paths are for everyone (non-motorized)
- Travel a safe speed—20 MPH speed limit, 10-12 MPH when others are present
- Stay in your lane—stay right, pass left, don’t take more than your half
- Give warning when passing—call “passing on your left” or ring bell
- Dogs on a short leash
Learn to Ride
Join Safe Routes to School, City of Springfield, City of Eugene, and Shift Community Cycles for this fun learn to ride bike event. Get the instruction and practice needed to balance and glide before pedaling in order to take that next step with skills and confidence. Click here to learn more.
Get There Car Free Challenge
The annual Get There Car Free Challenge is a timely opportunity to drive less and use transportation options more for the chance to win prizes! Every September, join the movement by pledging to drive less for one week and logging trips taken by transit, walking, biking, scooter, carpooling, and vanpooling. Click here to learn more.
