BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County Public Works announced Tuesday that it has secured a grant of $44,000 to construct new bicycle facilities within three Kern County Parks.
Public Works is collaborating with the Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG) on the project.
This project includes the following:
The installation of five public benches with integrated bicycle parkingThree bicycle repair stations
The new bicycle facilities are now open at Lake Ming, Hart Memorial Park, and Lake Buena Vista. Additional locations will be added as the programs grow, said officials.
Repair stations are now available near the western Lake Ming restrooms, the Sheriff’s Range at Hart Park, and near the restrooms at Lake Buena Vista.
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The project was completed by a local vendor, Premier Welding Fabrications, with the majority of materials sourced within Kern County, supporting local businesses and the regional economy, said public works.
“The bicycle repair stations make it easier than ever for cyclists to stay safe and keep riding. Each station features a user-friendly air pump that works with both Schrader and Presta valves, the two most common valve types, so riders can quickly inflate their tires and get back on the trail,” stated Kern County Public Works Planner II, Logan Clairday. “To help with unexpected flats or quick adjustments, the repair stations include tire levers, Allen wrenches, and standard bike wrenches. Whether it’s tightening a loose seat, adjusting handlebars, or removing a wheel, cyclists have the basic tools they need right at their fingertips.”
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Funding for this program was provided by KernCOG through the TDA.