Danville’s Street Smarts festival draws families and expands bike‑safety outreach

Melissa (Transportation/Communications staff) told the commission that the Street Smarts Bicycle Festival was held Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Iron Horse Middle School and drew strong attendance. The event featured vendor booths, hands‑on CPR training, helmet fit stations, crafts and a safety skills course geared to children ages 3–12. Melissa said the festival included public‑safety displays from Danville and San Ramon police and local fire departments, and prizes from partners.

"It was a wonderful day," Melissa said of the event. She reiterated that e‑bikes and e‑scooters are not allowed on the safety course and highlighted partner organizations including State Farm, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, San Ramon Valley Fire, Daugherty Valley High School’s cycling club, and law enforcement agencies. Staff announced upcoming outreach: Charlotte Wood middle‑school assembly on Nov. 19, Los Cerros on Dec. 1, and weekly farmers‑market booth opportunities for ongoing e‑bike safety education.