2026 Bike Month Celebration At The Market
The City of El Paso celebrated Bike Month 2026 on Saturday, May 23 at San Jacinto Plaza with a family-friendly community event focused on bicycle safety, active transportation, and celebrating the growing cycling culture throughout El Paso.
The event brought together residents of all ages, local bicycle clubs and shops, community organizations, and public agencies for a full day of activities centered around safe and accessible biking. Families and children participated in a bicycle safety rodeo led by the El Paso Police Department Metro Unit, featuring a guided bicycle safety course and interactive learning activities. Attendees also received free bicycle helmets, reflective safety vests, and other practical equipment throughout the day.
Several community bike rides were hosted as part of the event, including 25-mile and 35-mile rides beginning and ending downtown, as well as themed downtown mural and architecture bicycle rides that encouraged participants to experience El Paso’s culture, history, public art, and built environment through movement and exploration.
The event also featured a Downtown Art and Farmers Market with local vendors, community booths, giveaways, music, karaoke, and informational tables hosted by City departments and partner organizations, including TxDOT, UMC, AIA El Paso, local bike advocacy groups, and other community partners committed to promoting safer streets and healthier communities.
An important component of the event was community engagement around the future of bicycle infrastructure in El Paso. Attendees were encouraged to share ideas, concerns, and priorities related to bicycling and active transportation by participating in the City’s Bike Plan Update survey, which will help inform future planning and mobility efforts.
Residents who were unable to attend are still encouraged to participate and share their feedback through the City’s online survey as El Paso continues working toward a safer, more connected, and more accessible bicycle network for all.
Submit your comments via our survey here.
Walk, Bike & Roll To School - Cielo Vista Elementary
Students, parents, faculty, and community partners came together Wednesday, May 28t for the Walk, Bike & Roll to School event at Cielo Vista Elementary, promoting safe and active transportation through a fun and family-oriented community experience.
Participants gathered at Vista del Valle Park before walking, biking, skating, scootering, and rolling together a few blocks to Cielo Vista Elementary School. The event highlighted the importance of safe routes to school while encouraging healthy outdoor activity and active lifestyles for students and families of all ages.
The El Paso Police Department assisted with traffic control and safety operations along the route to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. In preparation for the event, UMC also hosted bicycle and pedestrian safety activities with students the day prior, helping reinforce safe mobility habits and awareness.
One of the most memorable aspects of the morning was seeing families enjoy a beautiful El Paso morning together outdoors while traveling to school as a community.
A special thank you goes to the faculty and staff of Cielo Vista Elementary for their support and coordination efforts, led by Principal Maria Guerrero, whose leadership helped make the event possible.
Events like Walk, Bike & Roll to School help build a stronger culture around safety, health, and active transportation throughout El Paso while encouraging students and families to experience their neighborhoods and schools in new and positive ways.
El Paso Receives National Safe Routes To School Mini-grant To Support Pedestrian Safety Improvements
The City of El Paso has been selected by the National Center for Safe Routes to School (NCSRS) as one of only three communities nationwide to receive a 2026 Safe Routes mini-grant supporting quick-build pedestrian safety improvements for children and families.
Made possible through support from General Motors (GM), the grant program awards up to $10,000 to communities implementing small-scale, community-driven street safety improvements that encourage safer walking, biking, and active transportation.
In El Paso, the grant will support the installation of quick-build curb extensions near the downtown international port of entry along a high-crash corridor with significant pedestrian activity and connections to nearby schools. As part of the project, local students also participated in a community event where they contributed chalk handprints as part of the temporary street safety installation, helping create a direct visual connection between youth, safety, and public space.
Established in 2006, the National Center for Safe Routes to School works with communities across the country to promote safer and more active transportation for children and families through education, research, technical assistance, and community-based safety programs. The organization also leads national initiatives such as Walk & Roll to School Day and Bike & Roll to School Day while supporting local Safe Routes to School efforts nationwide.
This recognition highlights El Paso’s continued efforts to advance safer, more accessible, and more people-focused streets through quick-build safety projects, active transportation initiatives, and community partnerships. While modest in scale, projects like these can help demonstrate how small, visible improvements may contribute to broader long-term safety and mobility goals throughout the city.
District 1 Bike Rodeo
Families, children, community organizations, and public safety partners came together on Saturday, April 18 for the District 1 Bike Rodeo, hosted by the Office of City Representative Alejandra Chávez.
Held at Walmart on Paseo del Norte, the free family-friendly event focused on bicycle safety education, active lifestyles, and community engagement for children of all ages.
Participants had the opportunity to learn the rules of the road, practice riding skills through interactive obstacle courses, and receive hands-on guidance related to helmet safety and bicycle maintenance. Children and families also enjoyed engaging activities alongside local officers while receiving free safety gear and educational resources throughout the event.
The event was made possible through collaboration between community partners and organizations committed to promoting safer streets and healthier communities, including the El Paso Police Department, University Medical Center, the City of El Paso Vision Zero initiative, BorderRAC, and other local sponsors and supporters.
Events like the District 1 Bike Rodeo help encourage safe bicycling habits, community wellness, and active transportation while creating positive outdoor experiences for children and families throughout El Paso.
“Walktober” (Walk to School) Month
On September 30th, the City Council declared October “Walk to School Month,” and recognized individuals, organizations, and schools dedicated to student pedestrian safety and health. Aoy Elementary celebrated Bike and Walk to School Day on October 7th with the support of the City of El Paso.
View Aoy Event Video
El Paso Schools Recognized for Exemplary Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety
The City of El Paso is recognizing Moye Elementary, Aoy Elementary, Herrera Elementary, and Coach Wally Hartley PK-8 with an Official Safe Routes to School Designation for their dedication to teaching bicycle and pedestrian safety education and encouraging their students to walk and bike to School. Keep up the great work El Paso!
Bike Month in El Paso
May is officially Bike Month in El Paso! To kick off Bike Month on May 4th, the City hosted a free Bike Safety Event complete with giveaways, bike raffles, bike rides, activities for kids, bike repairs, and bike clubs. Thank you to our partners: University Medical Center, SunCycle, Critical Mass, Desert Fox Cyclery, LA Wheela, Mountain Star Bike Shop, TxDOT, Lost Dog Chain Breakers, Middle of Nowhere Fun, El Paso Outdoor Adventures, and El Paso Bicycle Club!
Bike Safety Extravaganza
The City of El Paso, University Medical Center, and Sam’s Club worked together to host a Bike Safety event complete with free snacks, free bicycle helmets, a bike safety course, and rules of the ride education station.
El Paso Awarded a Federal Grant for Safe Routes to School
After adopting Vision Zero, El Paso’s plan to end roadway fatalities, the City was awarded 2$ million as part of the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant to launch a Safe Routes to School Program. The funds will go to infrastructure improvements at Priority Schools
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City Council Adoption
On September 10, 2024 the City of El Paso formally adopted the Safe Routes to School Action Plan launching the initiative city-wide.
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