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The purpose of the Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission is to promote and encourage bicycling, walking, and running in a safe and efficient manner in the City of Princeton for the purposes of health, recreation, and transportation.

06/14/2026

🚲 Quick Bicycle Tip: How to Add Air to Your Tires 🚲

Keeping your bike tires properly inflated makes riding safer, smoother, and more efficient!

✅ Step 1: Check the recommended tire pressure printed on the sidewall of your tire.

✅ Step 2: Remove the valve cap and identify your valve type (Presta or Schrader).

✅ Step 3: Attach your bike pump securely to the valve.

✅ Step 4: Pump air into the tire until it reaches the recommended PSI.

✅ Step 5: Remove the pump, tighten the valve if needed, and replace the valve cap.

🔍 Before every ride, give your tires a quick squeeze. Tires that feel soft can make pedaling harder and increase the risk of flats.

A few minutes of maintenance can help keep you rolling safely and comfortably all season long!

Get back on the road with confidence using our free bike repair stations at Rotary Park and Zearing Park, Princeton, IL

06/13/2026

🚲 How to Change a Bicycle Tire 🔧

A flat tire can happen to anyone, but knowing how to change it can get you back on the road quickly and safely!

✅ Step 1: Shift to the smallest gear (rear tire) and remove the wheel.
✅ Step 2: Use tire levers to carefully remove one side of the tire from the rim.
✅ Step 3: Take out the damaged tube and inspect the tire for sharp objects.
✅ Step 4: Slightly inflate the new tube and place it inside the tire.
✅ Step 5: Work the tire back onto the rim, being careful not to pinch the tube.
✅ Step 6: Inflate the tire to the recommended pressure listed on the tire sidewall.
✅ Step 7: Reinstall the wheel and give it a quick spin to ensure everything is secure.

💡 Pro Tip: Carry a spare tube, tire levers, and a small pump whenever you ride. Being prepared can turn a major inconvenience into a quick roadside repair!

Knowing basic bike maintenance helps keep you riding safely and confidently.

🚴‍♀️ Ride prepared. Ride safe. Ride on!

06/12/2026

🚲 Bicycle Maintenance Matters! 🔧

A well-maintained bicycle is a safer bicycle. Taking a few minutes each week to inspect your bike can help prevent breakdowns and reduce your risk of crashes.

✅ Check your tire pressure before every ride
✅ Make sure your brakes are working properly
✅ Lubricate your chain regularly
✅ Tighten loose bolts and components
✅ Inspect tires for wear, cracks, or embedded debris
✅ Ensure lights and reflectors are clean and functioning

Remember the simple ABC Quick Check:
🔹 A – Air in the tires
🔹 B – Brakes working properly
🔹 C – Chain clean and lubricated

Regular maintenance keeps your bike running smoothly, extends its lifespan, and helps keep you safe on the road or trail.

Ride smart. Ride safe. Ride maintained. 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

06/11/2026

🚶‍♀️ Pedestrian Safety Matters 🚶‍♂️

Whether you’re walking for exercise, commuting, or simply enjoying the outdoors, staying alert can help prevent accidents and save lives.

✅ Always use sidewalks when available.
✅ Cross at designated crosswalks and obey traffic signals.
✅ Make eye contact with drivers before crossing.
✅ Stay visible by wearing bright or reflective clothing, especially at dawn, dusk, or night.
✅ Put distractions away—avoid texting or looking at your phone while walking.
✅ Stay aware of your surroundings and listen for traffic.

Drivers and pedestrians share the responsibility of keeping our roads safe. A few extra seconds of caution can make all the difference.

Let’s work together to create safer streets for everyone! 💙

06/10/2026

🚴‍♀️ We All Share the Road 🚗

Every time we travel—whether by bicycle, car, truck, or on foot—we all have a role in keeping our roads safe.

Cyclists deserve space, respect, and consideration. Drivers deserve predictable and responsible riders. When we work together, everyone gets where they’re going safely.

✔️ Give cyclists plenty of room when passing.
✔️ Check mirrors and blind spots before turning or opening vehicle doors.
✔️ Obey traffic laws and signals.
✔️ Be patient and courteous.
✔️ Stay alert and avoid distractions.
✔️ Remember that every cyclist is someone’s friend, family member, or neighbor.

A little patience can prevent a tragedy. A little kindness can make every trip safer.

Let’s build a community where everyone feels safe traveling our roads.

🚲 Share the road.
❤️ Respect each other.
🛣️ Arrive safely.

06/09/2026

👀 Stay Alert. Stay Safe. 🚴

One of the most important skills a cyclist can have isn’t speed or endurance—it’s awareness.

Being alert while riding helps you spot potential hazards, react quickly, and make safer decisions on the road.

✔️ Keep your eyes up and scan ahead.
✔️ Watch for turning vehicles and opening car doors.
✔️ Avoid distractions like phones or headphones.
✔️ Be aware of pedestrians, road conditions, and other cyclists.
✔️ Anticipate what others might do—not just what they’re doing now.
✔️ Stay focused, especially at intersections and driveways.

A few seconds of distraction can lead to a lifetime of consequences. Staying alert helps protect you and everyone around you.

🚲 Ride focused.
🚲 Ride aware.
🚲 Ride safe.

The safest riders aren’t just visible—they’re paying attention.

06/08/2026

💡 Be Seen. Be Safe. Ride Visible. 🚴‍♀️

One of the most important ways to stay safe on a bicycle is to make sure others can see you.

Whether you’re riding at dawn, dusk, night, or during the day, visibility can make the difference between a close call and a safe ride.

✔️ Wear bright or reflective clothing.
✔️ Use a white front light and a red rear light.
✔️ Add reflectors to your bike and helmet.
✔️ Avoid riding in drivers’ blind spots.
✔️ Make eye contact at intersections when possible.
✔️ Use hand signals to communicate your intentions.

Drivers aren’t always expecting to see cyclists, so taking steps to increase your visibility helps everyone share the road more safely.

🚲 Be bright.
🚲 Be predictable.
🚲 Be visible.

Every rider deserves to get home safely.

06/07/2026

🚴‍♀️ Hand Signals Save Lives 🚴‍♂️

When you’re riding a bicycle, communication is key. Hand signals help drivers, pedestrians, and other cyclists understand your intentions, making the road safer for everyone.

👈 Left Turn: Extend your left arm straight out to the side.

👉 Right Turn: Extend your right arm straight out to the side.

✋ Stop: Extend your left arm downward with your palm facing behind you.

Using hand signals before every turn and stop can help prevent crashes and improve visibility on the road.

Remember:
✔️ Signal early.
✔️ Make eye contact when possible.
✔️ Keep both hands on the handlebars whenever it is safe to do so.
✔️ Stay alert and predictable.

A simple hand signal can make a big difference.

🚲 Signal your moves. Share the road. Ride safely.

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06/06/2026

🚴‍♂️ Know the Rules. Ride with Confidence. 🚴‍♀️

Bicycles are vehicles, and every rider has a responsibility to follow the rules of the road. Understanding and following bicycle laws helps keep everyone safe—cyclists, drivers, and pedestrians alike.

🔹 Ride in the same direction as traffic.
🔹 Obey all traffic signs and signals.
🔹 Use hand signals when turning or stopping.
🔹 Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
🔹 Ride predictably and stay alert.
🔹 Use lights and reflectors when riding at night.
🔹 Wear a properly fitted helmet every ride.

Safety isn’t just about protecting yourself—it’s about creating a safer community for everyone who shares the road.

🚲 Follow the rules.
🚲 Respect others.
🚲 Arrive safely.

Together, we can make every ride a safe ride.

06/05/2026

🚴‍♀️ Your Helmet Is Your Most Important Piece of Safety Gear 🚴‍♂️

A bicycle helmet can reduce the risk of serious head injury, but only if it’s worn correctly.

✅ Position it level on your head—not tilted back.
✅ The front edge should sit about two finger-widths above your eyebrows.
✅ Adjust the side straps to form a “V” just below your ears.
✅ Buckle the chin strap snugly—allowing only one or two fingers between the strap and your chin.
✅ Replace your helmet after any crash or if it shows signs of damage.

A properly fitted helmet doesn’t just protect you—it can save your life.

Before every ride, take a few seconds to check your fit. Safety starts before your wheels start turning.

🪖 Wear it right. Every ride. Every time.

Address

Princeton, IL
61356

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 2pm

Telephone

+18158752631

Website

https://www.princeton-il.com/government/boards_commissions

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