The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has joined hands with Fishers Fire and Emergency Services to ensure the safety of first- and second-grade students in Hamilton Southeastern Schools by providing them with bike helmets. This initiative, known as the Bike IN Safe program, is funded by the Federal Highway Administration and aims to promote road safety among Indiana’s youngest cyclists.

Under the Bike IN Safe program, INDOT received a generous donation of 75,000 bike helmets, which will be distributed to local schools. Additionally, the program will include presentations to educate students on various aspects of road safety, including how to properly wear a helmet, understanding the rules of the road, avoiding distractions, appropriate attire, and safety tips.

The collaboration between federal, state, and local governments, facilitated by Bike IN Safe, highlights the importance of collective efforts to encourage road safety among young cyclists.

This initiative holds special significance for Fishers Elementary School Principal Brian Behrman. Mr. Behrman, an avid cyclist himself, was involved in a serious bike collision just days before the new school year began. Despite the challenging circumstances, Behrman has shown remarkable resilience by returning to his role as the school’s principal while continuing to heal from his injuries. His personal experience serves as a reminder of the critical importance of wearing a bike helmet for safety.