May is Transportation Month

The Health Planning Council, a program of the Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County was successful in securing funding for Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work and Play. The Human Services Coalition is the lead agency; the key partners are the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County and the Health Promotion Program of the Tompkins County Health Department.

The Fingerlakes Cycling Club hosts a slow ride each Thursday night spring through fall, with beginning cyclists in mind. The rides start at 5:30 pm, near the Cayuga Medical Center, and takes a tour around low traffic roads with gentle terrain, offering an opportunity for new riders to get comfortable riding their bikes. Cycling club members are there to answer questions and help new cyclist form safe riding habits. On Thursday, May 17, the ride will start with a short session on safe cycling on city streets. Contact Andrejs Ozolins for details.  (andrejs@ozolins.com)