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The initiative focuses on expanding access to safety gear for riders across the borough, where cycling continues to grow as a fast and affordable way to get around. At each event, trained DOT staff will fit helmets for riders of all ages and provide basic safety guidance.<\/p>\n
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The city\u2019s helmet distribution program, launched in 2007, has provided more than 350,000 bicycle helmets through partnerships with community organizations and local elected officials. This spring\u2019s Brooklyn events build on that effort with multiple stops in and around Prospect Park.<\/p>\n
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\u201cA safe bike ride is a good bike ride,\u201d said Mayor Zohran Mamdani. \u201cSafe cycling starts with the right gear, like a well-fit helmet and bike light, and I\u2019m excited to partner with elected officials across New York City to make sure cyclists of all ages have the tools and knowledge they need to move safely through our streets.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Upcoming helmet giveaways include May 16 from 11:00am – 3:00pm\u00a0at the Parade Grounds in Prospect Park and May 30 from 11:00am-3:00pm\u00a0at the park\u2019s West Drive entrance. Both events are expected to draw families, commuters and recreational cyclists preparing for peak riding season.<\/p>\n
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The DOT will also host evening bike light giveaways in Brooklyn, targeting busy cycling corridors to improve visibility and reduce risk. Events are scheduled for May 19 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm\u00a0at the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade and May 22 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm\u00a0at the Prospect Park Machate Circle bike path near Parkside Avenue.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAs the weather warms, both new and experienced cyclists should gear up to ensure every ride is safe and enjoyable,\u201d said DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn.<\/p>\n
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Additional Brooklyn events may be announced in the coming weeks. All giveaways are weather permitting and supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n
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