‘World Bicycle Day’ | How Bangor is keeping riders safe [Video]

BANGOR, Maine — June 3 is “World Bicycle Day,” and people in Bangor are working to keep bike riders safe on the road.

It’s a day to celebrate the benefits of riding bikes, but there are also some safety risks that come with it.

According to the Maine Department of Transportation, five bicyclists in Bangor have been struck by motor vehicles so far this year, compared to six in all of 2023.

People in Bangor are working to lower that number and protect bike riders from accidents.

“The issue now is that we have these small, segmented bikeways that don’t really allow someone to get from point A to point B in a way that they feel safe for the entire journey,” Erik daSilva, associate education director of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine said.

In addition to teaching …