Every Kid Deserves a Bike Program (EKDAB)
The “Every Kid Deserves a Bike” program was launched by the City of South San Francisco in broad partnership with the San Mateo County Office of Education - Safe Routes to School, civic organizations, and volunteers, to connect children from low-income families with outdoor experiences and growth through free bicycles and support.
In 2022, the “Every Kid Deserves a Bike” program successfully provided 150 bicycles, helmets, and locks to fourth graders at Spruce Elementary School and fifth graders at Martin Elementary School. This year we are very fortunate to be more than doubling our expansion with an additional 350 bicycles, helmets, locks, bike pumps, and kickstands for fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students of Spruce Elementary, Martin Elementary, Los Cerritos Elementary, Sunshine Gardens Elementary and our first middle school, Parkway Heights Middle.
In addition to receiving a brand-new bike, students onsite receive bicycle adjustment through the BikeMobile, a local nonprofit. Students also received a helmet fitted to each student’s head size by San Mateo County’s Safe Routes to school staff and South San Francisco CERT volunteers, and many more. Students are also able to register their bikes on-site through the South San Francisco Police Department. Lastly, students each received a bike lock and air pump from the City by participating in the County’s “Bike Rodeo" administered bicycle safety classes and training.
This program was awarded the "2022 Program of the Year Award" by the Silicon Valley Bike Coalition.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Every Kid Deserves a Bike Program launch?
The Every Kid Deserves a Bike program officially launched during National Bike Month – May 2022.
How are schools selected?
Th City selected these schools because they are Title 1 schools in the South San Francisco Unified School District. The grade levels of participation were selected by the principals.
Is this program going to continue?
Yes. The City is committed to continuing and expanding this program and providing children in our community with bikes to safely bike in the community.
How can I stay updated on this program?
The best way to stay up to date about this program is to subscribe to our Weekly email blasts. You can subscribe to these emails here.
Interested in partnering with Every Kid Deserves a Bike?
If you are interested in becoming a partner of this program or would like to make a donation, please contact Tamiko Huey at tamiko.huey@ssf.net.
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