Our staff is trauma-informed through training, which is part of the social-emotional foundation of our bicycle safety work. These slideshows give a concise overview of how to work with people who have experienced trauma when teaching them to ride a bicycle.

Thanks to a grant from the JTMS Foundation, Bike First! purchased “focus tools” for our riders and an iPad with an app that allows us to communicate with non-verbal riders. The JTMS Foundation also donated $1000 for the purchase of bikes to donate to riders in need. Safe Routes to School donated $2500 for scholarships for participants from low-income families. Between the support from SRTS and the JTMF Foundation, many of our riders will be able to attend and benefit from the bikes they can keep.

We are grateful for the support from ODOT, JTMF Foundation, and Safe Routes to School!