There are some big changes underway here at Bike Utah and our programs are growing. We are excited to introduce two new staff members who are joining the Bike Utah team.

Hannah Dhonau (left) comes on board as our newest Youth Program Coordinator. She will be a part of the team implementing our Youth BEST Program. Hannah has experience working with youth and has spent time in the bicycle industry. Hannah is an accomplished mountain biker and bikepacker, having raced the Tour Divide. She will be a great addition to the Youth BEST Program and in getting more kids around Utah excited to ride bicycles.

Chris Wiltsie (right) is our new Program Director in charge of our 1,000 Miles Campaign. He comes to us from Orem City and also serves as the chair of the Provo Bicycle Committee. Chris has worked on numerous infrastructure projects in Utah County and now we're excited to have him take his talents statewide. He will be kicking off our efforts to build 1,000 new miles of family-friendly bicycle lanes, paths, and trails by 2027. 

 

We need some help with data entry related to the Youth BEST Program. All of this volunteer work can be done from the comfort of your own home and would be a huge help in growing the reach of the Youth BEST Program. If you have some time to help out, send us an email at info@PROTECTED 

We're expanding the Youth BEST Program to a second truck in January. With this expansion, we will have the capacity to reach 6,000 students every year through the program. We are looking for more schools to participate in the program. If you are or know a teacher, administrator, or parent that would like to host the Youth BEST Program, we are accepting applications for Spring 2019 until December 14th. Complete the application on the Youth BEST Program website at the link below. 

Help us get more kids to fall in love with bicycling!

Do you have ideas and want to get involved in improving safety and conditions for bicyclists and pedestrians in Salt Lake County? Please join Bike Utah's Salt Lake Action Group Thursday, November 15, 6:00 PM at the Columbus Center (2530 500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84106) for our last meeting of 2018. We need your input in a discussion of how to build momentum for a successful and productive 2019.