(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, May 9, at 7:30 a.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser will participate in Bike to School Day at Lincoln Park in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Built on the popularity of National Walk to School Day, National Bike to School Day was created to provide an opportunity for students across the nation to highlight the importance of safe, healthy transportation options, and biking safely to their learning institutions.
WHEN:
Wednesday, May 9, at 7:30 am
Mayor Bowser will deliver remarks at 7:50 am
WHO:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Councilmember Charles Allen, Ward 6
Amanda Alexander, DC Public Schools Interim Chancellor
Dr. Jeff Michael, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Natalie Draisin, FIA Foundation
Nancy Pullen-Seufert, National Center for Safe Routes to School
Sade Adeeyo, Black Women Bike
Vince Vaise, National Park Service
WHERE:
Lincoln Park – Near Emancipation Memorial on the west side of the park
East Capitol Street, NE between 11th and 13th Street, NE
*Closest Metros: Stadium Armory Metro Station, Eastern Market Metro Station*
Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].