Across Kentucky, communities are working to improve bike and pedestrian safety through education, outreach, and local engagement initiatives.

The Paula Nye Memorial Education Grant Program helps support these efforts by funding projects focused on bicycle and pedestrian safety education. The program is funded through Kentucky’s Share the Road specialty license plate program and administered through the Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission.

For many communities, these grants provide an opportunity to turn ideas into meaningful local action.

Successful projects often focus on:

• Community education campaigns
• Bicycle and pedestrian safety awareness
• School and youth engagement
• Safety events and outreach
• Educational materials and signage
• Encouraging safer active transportation habits

Strong applications typically demonstrate:

• Clear community need
• Practical and measurable impact
• Collaboration between partners
• Long-term community benefit
• Education-focused outcomes

Even small projects can create lasting impact when communities work together.

Programs that help children learn bike safety, improve awareness among drivers, or encourage active transportation can strengthen public health, increase community engagement, and support safer streets for everyone.

Bike Walk Kentucky continues encouraging communities, schools, and organizations to explore creative ideas that improve safety and accessibility across the Commonwealth.