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With the help and support of our community (and fundraising), the streets of Palm Springs, and our surrounding communities, are about to become a lot safer. Whether you are a full or part-time resident, or just visiting, we want you to feel welcome and safe wherever you go.
The core elements of P.S. Cares are education and awareness. Most all accidents are due to distraction, speed and visibility. Whether you are bicycling or walking, our Blink for Safety program can help you and your loved ones avoid or prevent an accident.
VPS created a public safety program, P.S. Cares to fund programs to help prevent injuries and save lives on our city streets. Statistics support an increase in vehicle-pedestrian accidents. With the 30+ miles of bicycle lanes, low-density lighting and more traffic congestion in Palm Springs, everyone needs to take responsibility for their own safety when they leave home. VPS is there for you!
The concept of the program is simple: The more you talk about safety, and practice good safety habits, the safer our streets will become. We all must do our part to ensure our own safety and the safety of others. P.S. Cares Public Safety programs have been carefully designed to focus on bicycle, pedestrian and traffic safety.
P.S. Cares will partner with Palm Springs Police Department, Palm Springs School District, neighborhood organizations, cycling clubs, hotels/vacation rentals, city officials and community organizations to share information for safety on our city streets. One priority will be to ensure that ALL bicycles in Palm Springs are registered (over 80% of bicycles currently are NOT registered) and participate in our Blink for Safety bicycle lighting safety program.