09/26/2023
Through our PEDALS program, we were able to donate ten bicycles, helmets, and locks to Urban Strategies Inc. for their Ice Cream Social!
The Pedals program is run by the Sacramento Police Foundation (nonprofit) and was established in 2008. The mission is to provide purchased or donated bicycles, helmets, and safety gear to children and families within the City of Sacramento. The Pedals Program creates a positive atmosphere between police officers and the community by providing personal interaction in a learning and giving environment. The goal is to combat juvenile delinquency and improve self-esteem by using the bicycle as a vehicle to help improve the lives of inner-city youth while encouraging safe behaviors and preventing accidents. Children not only receive a new bicycle, but they also receive a helmet that is properly fitted, reflective gear, safety brochures, local area trail maps, and information on how to register their bicycle with the Police Department. Throughout the year, we host Bike Rodeos to teach the safety of bicycling to prevent accidents through education, awareness, and hands-on demonstrations, focusing on rail, driver, bike, and pedestrian safety.