Our goal at Safe Kids Fairbanks is to protect children from preventable injuries and death in our community. We aim to provide injury prevention education for bicycle and pedestrian safety.

The fun, freedom and exercise of a bike ride are some of the great reasons to mount up and go! And while we encourage children and families to ride as much as possible, knowing all the safety best practices should be the first step.

A properly fitted helmet is the most effective way to prevent a head injury resulting from a bicycle accident. Properly-fitted helmets can reduce the risk of head injuries by at least 45 percent – yet less than half of children 14 and under usually wear a bike helmet. 

Top Tips

1. Wear a properly-fitted helmet. It is the best way to prevent head injuries and death.
2. Ride on the sidewalk when you can. If not, ride in the same direction as traffic, as far on the right-hand side as possible.  
3. Use hand signals and follow the rules of the road. Be predictable by making sure you ride in a straight line and don’t swerve between cars. 
4. Wear bright colors and use lights, especially when riding at night and in the morning. Reflectors on your clothes and bike will help you be seen.
5. Ride with your children. Stick together until you are comfortable that your kids are ready to ride on their own. 
6. Make eye contact. Teach your child to make eye contact with a driver of a car before crossing the road. This ensures that the drive sees the cyclist.