Bike Safety & Education
Here at Farmers Branch Parks and Recreation, we work hard to improve our trail systems, minimizing risks for pedestrians and bicyclists. Educating yourself about bicycle safety is critical to the natural risks that go along with riding on trails or on the street.
Look Out Texans – Bike, Walk, Drive Safely
Look Out Texans is an education campaign aimed at increasing safety for all road users in North Texas.
Learn your rights and responsibilities when walking, biking or driving, and encourage your neighbors, friends and family to do so as well. Together, we can make our streets safer for everyone!
DART Bike & Ride
How to ride DART with a bike:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) works to prevent injuries and fatalities of all road users – children, teens, older drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians and drivers with disabilities.
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
- Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Know Before You Go!
- TxDOT Bicycle Safety: This site was developed by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to promote safe driving practices as everyone shares Texas roads.
Classes & Group Cycling
Build your confidence and learn new skills! Ride with and learn from others in the local cycling community.
Learn-to-ride clinics and group rides are available for all riding levels. A list of DFW Bicycle Clubs is available on the BikeDFW website. Bicycle stores are also a great resource for classes and group rides.
The City of Farmers Branch maintains four free Fixit Bicycle Stations in the city for minor repairs away from home. These stations include basic tools, an air pump and a stand to hold the bike. The locations of the bicycle stations are as follows:
- Farmers Branch Animal Shelter
- Rose Garden at Gussie Field Wattworth Park
- Rawhide Park at Golfing Green near Manske Library
- Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center