Lewes bike-bus organizers weigh volunteers and future school rides

Organizers of a Lewes Elementary School bike-bus pilot are weighing volunteer and registration needs as they consider future group rides, WHYY reported on November 14.

The pilot brought students and adults together to cycle to the Delaware school. WHYY’s Johnny Perez-Gonzalez reported that organizers estimated about 45 people participated, while 33 had registered beforehand. The participation estimate includes adults.

Brian Kellman, a member of the city’s bicycle and pedestrian advisory committee, told WHYY the group needs more adult volunteers to help when riders fall or have mechanical problems and to get ahead at busier intersections. He also said organizers need to know who is on the ride so the school knows how students are arriving.

In an October 30 report on the first day, WBOC interviewed parent Jennifer Matta, who joined the ride and described appreciating the city’s cycling-friendly atmosphere. The station reported that students also rode home that Friday afternoon.

Kellman hopes the rides can become a weekly program in the spring, WHYY reported, and said another fall ride is possible if weather permits.