Exciting news: At the recommendation of our Partner, the Palm Springs Police Department, we've expanded our "Blink for Safety" program to include HIKERS and PEDESTRIANS!
Learn more here: Blink for Life!
Learn more here: Blink for Life!
Blink for Safety Bicycle & Pedestrian Program
With the help and support of our community, the streets of Palm Springs are about to become a lot safer. Whether you are a full or part-time resident, or just visiting, VPS wants everyone to feel welcome and safe wherever they go.
VPS has created a public safety program – P.S. Cares – to fund programs focused on helping to prevent injuries and save lives on our city streets. Statistics show an increase in vehicle-pedestrian-cyclist accidents every year in all age categories. Post-pandemic outdoor activities have led to many more people cycling, walking, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors.
Core elements of P.S. Cares are education and awareness of staying safe. Most all accidents are due to speed, distraction, and visibility. Whether you are bicycling or walking, our ‘blink for safety’ bicycle program can help you and your loved ones avoid or prevent an accident or fatality on our city streets.
Opportunity to associate your brand with these community safety programs!
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The ‘Blink for Safety’ program will provide FREE front/rear blinking bicycle lights focusing on safer streets for bicyclists and increasing visibility whether it be daytime or nighttime. Each set of lights come with USB cords and are easily rechargeable.
GOAL: Putting safety first and using an initiative-taking approach to help keep people safer on our city streets, VPS will raise funds to be able to giveaway FREE both front/rear blinking lights to residents. Our education and awareness will include youth, older community members, cycle clubs, businesses, and those cyclists in high-risk areas.
The concept of the program is simple: The more you talk about safety, and practice good safety habits, the safer our streets will become. Everyone must do their part to ensure our own safety and the safety of others. The P.S. Cares/Public Safety programs have been carefully designed to focus on bicycle, pedestrian, and traffic safety.
With 30+ miles of dedicated bike lanes, low-density lighting, and more traffic congestion in Palm Springs, everyone needs to take responsibility for their own safety when they leave home.
Blinking lights in the daytime as well as nighttime increases visibility and grabs attention – making it easier for motorists and pedestrians to see cyclists. Increased visibility can make a difference.
