Community Programs
Bike Helmet Safety
Make Sure the Helmet Fits
Ask KOMO: Bike Helmet Safety
Bicycling is a wonderful way to get around. Bicyclists reduce traffic jams, protect the environment and keep physically active. Unfortunately, bicycling is not risk-free.
Please remember that a helmet won’t protect your head if it doesn’t fit right. It should feel fairly snug – but not so tight that it gives you a headache – and it should be centered on the top of your head. Learn how to properly fit bike helmets for your family:
Keeping Kids Safe Through Bike Helmet Fittings
Bike accidents are the second leading cause of serious injury in school-age children. Each year, an average of two bicyclists are killed in the Seattle area, and more than 200 are severely injured.
Safe Kids USA: Safety Saves – Bike Safety
While head injury is the leading cause of bicycle-related death and disability, bicycle helmets can reduce these risks by 85%. Wearing a helmet is required by law in Seattle, Tacoma, Bremerton and many other Washington cities. However, many kids either don’t have a helmet or won’t wear one.
Free Bike Helmet Fitting and Giveway Events
In partnership with Kohl’s department stores, we are working to get more kids into helmets. Please continue to check back for additional events.
Seattle Children's Health Fair
Free helmets available for children age 1 to 18. Wearers must be present and fit to receive a helmet.
Date: Sunday, March 25, 2012
Time: noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Seattle Children's Bellevue Clinic and Surgery Center
15000 116th Ave. NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
Ballard Helmet Fitting and Giveaway
Free helmets available for children age 1 to 18. Wearers must be present and fit to receive a helmet.
Date: Sunday, April 1, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Ballard Commons Park
5701 22nd Ave NW
Ballard, WA 98107
Kohl's Helmet Fitting and Giveaway
Free helmets available for children age 1 to 18. Wearers must be present and fit to receive a helmet.
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Kohl's Lynnwood
18405 Alderwood Mall Parkway
Lynnwood, WA 98037
Safe Kids Saturday
Free helmets available for children age 1 to 18. Wearers must be present and fit to receive a helmet.
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Kadlec Regional Medical Center
888 Swift Blvd.
18405 Alderwood Mall Parkway
Lynnwood, WA 98037
Fiesta De Salud
Free helmets available for children age 1 to 18. Wearers must be present and fit to receive a helmet.
Date: Saturday, July 28, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Fiesta Foods
1088 Nob Hill Blvd.
Yakima, WA 98092
Kohl's Helmet Fitting and Giveaway
Free helmets available for children age 1 to 18. Wearers must be present and fit to receive a helmet.
Date: Saturday, August 18, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Kohl's Lacey
681 Sleater Kinney Road Southeast
Lacey, WA 98503
Kohl's Helmet Fitting and Giveaway
Free helmets available for children age 1 to 18. Wearers must be present and fit to receive a helmet.
Date: Saturday, September TBD
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Kohl's Tukwila
17150 Southcenter Parkway
Tukwila, WA 98188
Low-Cost Helmet Resources
Auburn Regional Medical Center
Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation
- Address: Warren G. Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Suite 101-S, Seattle, WA 98115
- Cost: $10 per helmet
- Traditional bike helmets and multi-sport helmet available in sizes toddler to XL
- For more information, visit CBCEF.org.
- To make an appointment, call 206-957-4439 or email cmpa@cascasebicycleclub.org.
Redmond Town Center Police-Fire Substation
- Address: 16321 NE 74th St., Redmond, WA 98052
- Cost: $10 per helmet
- Helmets available in sizes child to adult
- For more information or to make an appointment, call 425-556-2692.