Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Awards Fiscal Year 2027 Grant To Bicycle Columbus

Columbus, GA- Bicycle Columbus is pleased to announce it has received $82,502.50 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).

This grant will organize events to distribute educational and safety materials, conduct pedestrian and bicycle conditions audits, host family-friendly group bicycle rides, and partner with community organizations in their efforts to make our streets safer.

“The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety continues to work with state and local agencies to develop innovative projects and campaigns that are designed to save lives and protect everyone traveling on Georgia’s roads and highways,” said Allen Poole, Director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. “We remind all drivers that following the rules of the road not only helps saves your life but also helps to make sure others make it home safely to their families as well.”

“Bicycle Columbus and GOHS are committed to the same goal of zero traffic fatalities”, says Stacy Roberts, Executive Director of Bicycle Columbus. “By maintaining this partnership with GOHS, we will be able to continue working toward this goal by utilizing the Safe System Approach.”

The grant year for this award will be October 1 of 2026 to September 30 of 2027.

Bicycle Columbus’ mission is to promote safe walking and bicycling for transportation and recreation and to advocate for improved bicycle and pedestrian conditions in Columbus, Georgia. In 2024, it expanded its mission to promote pedestrian safety. The organization had been 100% volunteer run since its founding in 2012, until the hiring of their first Executive Director in July of 2026. Every year it hosts several community events, including free bicycle maintenance clinics and Ride with the Mayor. With full time staff, Bicycle Columbus is looking forward to continued growth and impact in their community.

The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety’s mission is to educate the public on safe driving behaviors and implement highway safety campaigns and programs designed to reduce crashes and eliminate fatalities and injuries on Georgia roads.

For more information on this grant program, contact GOHS at 404-656-6996 and for more information on GOHS and its other highway safety programs, visit www.gahighwaysafety.org.