The N.C. Department of Transportation plans this spring to provide thousands of bike helmets to children across the state to reduce serious injuries and save lives. “Wearing a helmet is an easy way to reduce the risk of head injury when riding a bicycle,

The N.C. Department of Transportation is set to provide thousands of bike helmets to children this spring during this year’s Bicycle Helmet Initiative.

NCDOT’s 2024 Bicycle Helmet Initiative hopes to give out more than 12,000 helmets to about 157 organizations, ensuring children have access to the resources they need to be safe. Since 2015, the initiative has given out 77,065 helmets to children in need.