National Bike Month 2013 Events:

May 8 –Bike to School Day

Join children and adults around the nation to celebrate the benefits of bicycling and walking. Participants are strongly encouraged to wear proper safety gear! For more information visit walkbiketoschool.org or contact kducote@cityofpascagoula.com.

May 25–Pascagoula’s Bike Rodeo

In 2011, The Historic Pascagoula Bike Trail was established providing residents and visitors with historic tour of the City. Check out the links below for more information on Pascagoula’s bike trail and safety tips:

Pascagoula named Bicycle Friendly Community!

Bike Trail Map - The Historic Pascagoula Bike Trail trailhead sign is located at Lighthouse Park on Fredric Street.

How to Share the Road

Bicycle Safety Activity Kit was created by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to provide parents, teachers, and children with tools to learn the important basics of bicycle safety.

Pascagoula’s Complete Street Policy outlines the City’s commitment to design and implement streets that are safer and accommodating for everyone despite age and choice of transportation. For more information, please visit the National Complete Streets Coalition.

Among other specifics, Mississippi’s 3 Feet Law stipulates there must be a maintained 3 feet between a vehicle and bicycle when a motorist is passing a cyclist. For more information, please visit BikeWalkMississippi.