A BMX stunt show brought a message of bicycle and helmet safety to Levittown elementary school students last month.
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The Community Traffic Safety Program of TMA Bucks hosted the school safety assembly at Brookwood Elementary School in Bristol Township to mark “National Bicycle Safety Month” in May.
Professional BMX riders from Dialed Action Sports performed high-energy demonstrations for first through fifth grade students.
The riders taught students about safe riding habits and the importance of proper helmet use.
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Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan joined students, staff, and community partners at the assembly to help reinforce the event’s safety messages, highlighting community collaboration in student safety and injury prevention.
“On behalf of TMA Bucks, we sincerely thank Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan for joining us at our BMX bike safety assembly and helping reinforce the importance of wearing a helmet and practicing safe biking habits,” said Stephen Noll, executive director of TMA Bucks. “By connecting these important safety messages with an exciting and engaging presentation, we’re helping students understand that making smart choices on their bikes can protect them from injuries and potentially save lives.”
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The program was funded through the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission’s Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside grant, which allowing the event to be provided to the school district free of charge.
The safety tour is part of an ongoing push by TMA Bucks to educate young students and families about traffic safety and to encourage safe bicycling practices across Bucks County.
School officials welcomed the unconventional educational lessons for students.
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“We appreciate TMA Bucks for organizing this event at Brookwood Elementary School, and teaching our students the importance of bicycle safety in an exciting way,” Brookwood Elementary School Principal John Austerberry said.
