Tempe Mayor Neil Giuliano issued for 1996 a proclamation, that was adopted by the city council, recognizing the month of May as Bicycle Month and the 3rd Tuesday of the month as Bike to Work Day. Tempe has hosted 6 official Bike to Work Days. Article VI Sec. Community provides bicycle safety instruction in schools, stressing bicycle handling skills and the wearing of helmets. The City of Tempe provides bicycle safety brochures and educational pieces for schools in addition to periodic presentations on riding guidelines, including traffic laws and personal safety procedures.
Community encourages and supports bicycling activities.
The City promotes bicycling by conducting annual Bike to Work Days and a Fall Family Ride that tours Tempe bikeways. These events are an opportunity to showcase local bicycle facilities and champion the bike as transportation. There is a bicycle cooperative at Arizona State University, in Tempe, that offers bike maintenance education and support. The City of Tempe Bike Loan Program outfits City staff with a bike and accessories for free in exchange for a year of bicycle commuting. Community publishes bicycling information, identifying suggested routes and stressing safety.