Naples Pathways Coalition

🚲💙 What an incredible day at the NABOR Family Fun Day this past weekend!

Thanks to the support of our volunteers, partners, and community members, Naples Pathways Coalition helped fit and distribute 500 bicycle helmets to local children. 🪖

Every helmet represents more than just safety gear — it represents a child who can ride with greater confidence, a family that understands the importance of bike safety, and a community investing in its future.

We're grateful to everyone who stopped by, got fitted, asked questions, and helped make this event such a success.

Together, we're building a safer, healthier, and more bike-friendly Naples — one helmet at a time.

📸 Check out some of our favorite moments from the day!

🚲 Happy World Bicycle Day!

A bicycle is more than just a bike.

It's transportation.
It's recreation.
It's independence.
It's freedom.

Today we celebrate the power of bicycles to connect people, strengthen communities, and improve quality of life.

But World Bicycle Day is also a reminder that everyone deserves safe places to ride.

Naples Pathways Coalition will continue advocating for safer streets, connected pathways, better bike infrastructure, and policies that protect cyclists and pedestrians throughout Collier County.

Because a truly great community is one where everyone can safely get where they need to go.

🚲 See you on the trails, pathways, and roads.

🚲 Ever wonder why a cyclist is riding in the travel lane instead of the bike lane?

We came across this video from another creator and thought it did an excellent job illustrating a reality that many people don't see from behind the wheel.

Bike lanes aren't always clear or safe. Cyclists are often forced to leave them because of:�🗑️ Garbage and recycling bins�🕳️ Potholes�🌿 Debris and vegetation�🚗 Parked vehicles�🚧 Construction and other obstacles

When a cyclist moves into the lane, it's usually not to inconvenience drivers—it's to avoid a hazard and stay safe.

The next time you see a cyclist taking the lane, remember there may be a reason you can't immediately see.

As the video reminds us: "We don't take the lane to slow you down. We take it to stay alive."

🚲 As National Bike Month comes to a close, the work to create safer streets continues every single day.

Last week, despite the rain, our community showed up for the National Ride of Silence to honor cyclists who have been injured or killed on our roads and to raise awareness for safer conditions for everyone who bikes and walks. 🕊️

The statistics in Florida are sobering:
⚠️ Thousands of bicycle crashes happen every year
⚠️ Hundreds of cyclists lose their lives on our roadways
⚠️ Distracted driving continues to be one of the biggest threats to vulnerable road users

But events like this remind us that there is a strong community committed to making change happen.

Naples Pathways Coalition will continue to advocate for safer streets, fight against distracted driving, and work toward more bike- and pedestrian-friendly communities throughout Collier County.

Thank you to everyone who rode with us. 🌴

🚲 Ride together. Ride visible. Ride safe.
Our NPC cycling kits carry an important reminder for every driver on the road:

➡️ Share the Road
➡️ 3 Feet — It’s the Law

Group rides are a great way to build community, stay active, and enjoy Naples on two wheels — but safety always comes first.

Drivers: please slow down, stay alert, and give cyclists at least 3 feet when passing.

Cyclists: ride predictably, communicate with your group, and stay visible out on the open roads.

We all play a role in creating safer streets. 🌴