Bicycle Safety

Bicycle trips account for only 1% of all trips in the United States. However, bicyclists face a higher risk of crash related injury and deaths than occupants in motor vehicles.

Deaths and Injuries
In 2015 in the United States, over 1,000 bicyclists died and there were almost 467,000 bicycle-related injuries.

How can bicycle-related injuries and deaths be prevented?
Effective interventions to reduce injuries and fatalities to bicyclists include the following:
• Bicycle helmets- Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of head and brain injuries in the event of a crash. All bicyclists, regardless of age, can help protect themselves by wearing properly fitted bicycle helmets every time they ride.
• Bicycle helmet laws- Bicycle helmet laws are effective for increasing helmet use and reducing crash-related injuries and deaths among children and adults.

Promising Interventions
Interventions that have shown promise for reducing injuries and fatalities to bicyclists include the following:
• Active lighting and rider visibility
- Fluorescent clothing can make bicyclists visible from further away than regular clothing during the daytime.
- Retro-reflective clothing can make bicyclists more visible at night.
- Active lighting can include front white lights, rear red lights, or other lighting on the bicycle or bicyclist. This lighting may improve the visibility of bicyclists.
*Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control

Virtual Memorial Day Observance Ceremony- May 31

This virtual event is being held in honor of our Veterans and to remember those who have lost their lives while serving our country. We encourage you to watch the event online through the Village's Facebook page.

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Hanover Park Apiary Open House

Come see the beehives, learn why honey bees are important, and see how you can get started keeping honey bees right here in Hanover Park. Beekeepers will be on hand to answer questions about this fun and increasingly vital hobby.   

Wednesday Night Live! Summer Concerts

Bring your lawn chairs, food, your favorite beverage to sit back and unwind midweek with an evening of great music. Join us at the music Pavilion in the Hanover Park Sports Complex at 1200 Sycamore Avenue. The concerts are FREE!      

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