On Saturday, May 18, 2013, Center City District and Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia will host the First Annual “SAFETY FIRST” bicycle ride on the streets of Center City Philadelphia to express the importance of bicycle safety while raising money for the continuing education and awareness of bicycle safety. Proceeds will go to support youth programs at Neighborhood Bike Works and the Philadelphia Police Athletic League, to purchase needed bicycles for Center City District and the Philadelphia Police Explorers, and to continue the educational efforts by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia.

This ride is open to all ages and riding skills. The cyclists will be escorted by police officers assigned to Center City District and a Bicycle Ambassador from the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia.  All traffic regulations and laws will be followed and enforced.

The ride will start at 9:00AM at Washington Square Park at 6^th & Walnut Streets. During and after the ride, Center City District will have personnel selling raffles for prizes, passing out giveaways, and assisting citizens who are interested in registering with the Philadelphia Police Department B.I.K.E. Program.

EVENT ROUTE OUTLINE

   1.    Southbound on 6^th Street and around the park to 7^th and Walnut Street and left on Walnut.

     2.    Westbound on Walnut Street to Broad Street and left on Broad Street.

   3.    Southbound on Broad Street to Spruce Street and right on Spruce Street.

   4.    Westbound on Spruce Street to 22^nd Street and right on 22^nd Street.

     5.    Northbound on 22^nd Street to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and right on the Parkway.

   6.      Eastbound on Benjamin Franklin Parkway to 21^st Street and right on 21^st Street.

     7.    Southbound on 21^st Street to Chestnut Street and left on Chestnut Street.

   8.    Eastbound on Chestnut Street to 6^th Street and right on 6^th Street.

   9.    Southbound on 6^th Street to Walnut Street to repeat again the previous route to complete a total of   

          (10) miles.