Macon-Bibb Pedestrian Safety Review Board

11/13/2025

Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day — Veterans Elementary School

Friday Morning (11/14/2025)

Meet at 7:30 AM | Walk Begins at 7:45 AM

Starting Point: Sam’s Club, 4701 Log Cabin Dr, Macon, GA 31204

Wear purple.... signage will be provided and appropriate walking music

Please park at the far end of the parking lot.
Distance: 0.8 miles (one-way)

About Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges is a symbol of courage, justice, and the enduring fight for educational equity. In 1960, at just six years old, she became the first Black child to integrate an all-white elementary school in the South. Escorted by federal marshals through angry crowds each morning, Ruby showed the world what bravery looks like — one small step shaping a nation’s moral compass.

Her walk was more than a path to school. It was a stride toward equality, dignity, and opportunity for every child who would follow. Today, Ruby Bridges is recognized as a civil rights icon whose legacy reminds us that change often begins with a single step.

Why U Create Macon Is the Official Sponsor
U Create Macon is proud to be the official local sponsor of Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day because our mission aligns closely with her legacy:
Empowering youth to lead with courage
Promoting equity in education, recreation, and community life
Building safe, supportive pathways for young people — literally and figuratively
Teaching history through action, not just words
Creating opportunities for families to come together in unity, reflection, and purpose
As a youth-centered organization grounded in leadership, community engagement, and inclusivity, we see this walk not just as a tradition — but as a living tribute to Ruby’s bravery and a chance to inspire the next generation to stand tall for what’s right.

Who’s Invited
We welcome:
Martin Luther King Jr. Board Members
PSRB Board Members
Elected Officials
Parents and Families
Community Members
Teachers and School Leaders
All Kids and Youth Advocates
This is a walk for unity, reflection, and celebration of a young girl who changed history.

Join Us
Let’s honor Ruby Bridges by walking together in the spirit of courage, community, and progress.

Let’s show our young people what it looks like when history meets action — right here in Macon.

We’ll see you Friday morning at Sam’s Club. Lace up, show up, and walk with purpose.

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10/03/2025

10/02/2025

Newest PSA -

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07/02/2025

Sign up to try Rapid Transit!!! A new ride-sharing service operated by the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority. Riders can request trips using the Rides on Demand app.
Unlike regular bus routes, Rapid Transit vans travel directly to where riders need to go within the designated zone in Macon-Bibb! Check out the map and sign up!

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Rapid Transit

05/23/2025

Mercer University students produced a powerful documentary exploring how transportation shapes daily life in Macon. 🎬

The film highlights voices from city leaders, advocates, and residents as they reflect on a decade of progress and the road ahead toward safer, more accessible streets.

Thank you to the dedicated members who’ve spent years working to reduce traffic fatalities and push for life-saving infrastructure improvements. Your efforts are creating a safer, more connected Macon! 🙌

This film takes a close look at how transportation shapes daily life in Macon, Ga. City leaders, advocates, and residents share their perspectives on success...

05/11/2025

A man was hit and killed by a car on I-75 near Pio Nono Avenue in Macon early Sunday. Bibb County deputies say the driver did not see the pedestrian.

05/11/2025

Sad news...

A man was hit and killed by a car on I-75 near Pio Nono Avenue in Macon early Sunday. Bibb County deputies say the driver did not see the pedestrian.

03/12/2025

The Macon-Bibb County Pedestrian Safety Review Board hosted an outreach event at Brookdale Resources Center on March 5, 2025, where they connected with around 25 locals about safety tips for walking and biking. They shared pedestrian safety tips, cycling advice, and board info, while handing out safety arm bands, t-shirts, and vests. 🚲🚸

Attendees shared concerns about lighting on Mercer University Drive and needed improvements on Napier Avenue. The session was attended by Gregory L. Brown (Chair), Rachel Umana (Vice-Chair), and others.

01/09/2025

Here’s the second part of our infographic, highlighting Hotspot 2 identified in the 2023 Pedestrian study conducted by Peachtree. Hotspot 2 is located at Mercer University Blvd and Pansy Drive.

If you haven’t seen the infographic for Hotspot 1, then check our previous post on this page! Or, if you’d like to read the full study, click here:https://psrb.maconbibb.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/PED-Study-2023_Macon-Bibb.pdf