SUNDAY, MAy 7 | 1 to 4 PM | houston avenue
villa crest ave. to lynmore ave.
Bike Walk Macon is bringing the Open Streets initiative that takes place each fall to a new neighborhood this spring in partnership with the Macon-Bibb County District 2 Community Family. Maconites will be treated to four blocks of car-free streets to celebrate Houston Ave. from Villa Crest Ave. to Lynmore Ave. on Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 1 pm to 4 pm. This 2023 route has been selected with input and support from District 2 Commissioner, Paul Bronson, and the need to focus on areas within our community that have often been overlooked.
“Houston Avenue is a major artery in the blood flow of this city and should be intentionally cared for, and this is one of the many steps to show that we do. Having the opportunity to see and volunteer with Bike Walk Macon’s Open Streets initiative opened my eyes to a different approach to teaching and shifting the minds of our community when it comes to pedestrian and bike safety.” says Commissioner Bronson. “I believe that this event will do the same for our children, families, and business owners in the area while opening the door of discussion for future projects.”
OPEN STREETS MACON: HOUSTON AVENUE
2023 aCTIVITY PARTNERS
INFORMATION, RESTROOMS, AND WATER LOCATED AT ALL ACTIVITY HUBS
LYNMORE ACTIVITY HUB
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES
Bike Walk Macon - Get all the info about our organization and projects. Ask about all of our Tactical Urbanism projects and what you can do to get involved with Bike Walk Macon for a more bikeable walkable Macon for all.
Bike Walk Macon Education Station - Bicycle education, road hazard drills, and obstacle course
Bruce Elementary - Info and Parking Lot Skating Rink
CORE - Community Organized Relief Effort - free COVID and Flu vaccines and assistance with food or housing insecurity.
Department of Human Services - Division of Family and Children Services - Medicaid and MA unwinding information
First Choice Primary Care - Free health screenings, health information, and giveaways.
It's The Journey/Georgia 5K Run for Breast Cancer - Education about breast cancer corn hole with fun challenges.
Mid GA Derby Demons - Helmet Tic Tac Toe and gear race.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Gamma Pi Sigma Chapter - Crime prevention info from BCSO and District Attorney's Office of Anita Howard Outreach Division.
Resilient Middle Georgia/Community Partnership and Family Connection - coloring books and bubbles
Royal Science - Resource Guide for Summer Programs; Science Education
Service Dog Awareness - Info about the need of service animals and their rights.
SpeakerBaux Ad Agency + Soopa Dave - Bumpin’ tunes, jump ropes, water bottles, soda, t-shirts, leather armbands, face masks, and other prizes.
Streets to Success - Kid's activity and information
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
1:00 PM | Bike Parade - Meet at Bruce Elementary + Houston Avenue to decorate your bike, then join Bike Walk Macon for a fun, slow-roll bike parade through the route. Bike Parade will take off at 1:45 PM.
VILLA CREST Activity HUB
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES
Bike Walk Macon - Get all the info about our organization and projects. Ask about all of our Tactical Urbanism projects and what you can do to get involved with Bike Walk Macon for a more bikeable walkable Macon for all.
AARP Georgia - Info and giveaways relative to community, safety, wellness and volunteering
Alice's Place Structured Family Caregiver Program - Bean bag toss and info on training, adult day program, and caretaking.
Best Friends Doggy Day Care - Swag and giveaways
Department of Public Health - Free instant HIV testing and education.
Harrell’s and Son’s Barber Shop - Free haircuts
JD Lamps - Basketball, arts and crafts
Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority - Explore a city bus
Macon Housing Authority - kid’s activity and housing info
Pedestrian Safety Review Board - Light up armbands and safety information.
Pillar EMS Academy - First Aid Station and CPR mannequin lessons
Royal Elan Performing Arts Center - Free food, resources, and information about our businesses
S.H Insurance - Spin the wheel for health
The Kitty n Pittie - Animal Adoption and information
The Southern Center for Choice Theory, LLC - Macon Mental Health Matters mindfulness activity.
Visit Macon - Information table on Macon and kids activities.
We Dream in Black/ National Domestic Workers Alliance - games and info
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
2:00 PM | Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful - Join KMBB for a sidewalk cleanup from 2:00 - 4:00PM
How to get involved!
Volunteers
We need dozens of dedicated volunteers to help us bring the streets of Macon to life! We need your help from setting up to taking surveys, counting people, tactical urbanism projects and assisting our activity partners. We hope you’ll join us and help us transform our city!
ACTIVITY PARTNERS
Our activity partners make Open Streets Macon one of the most unique programs in Macon-Bibb County. Activity Partners can be agencies, organizations, businesses, clubs, individuals, government agencies or anyone else that has the capacity to provide an activity on the Open Streets route. Join us at Open Streets, ride your bike, walk fancy free in the street and visit with the following activity partners. Activity Partners who sign-up after April 21 may not be included in marketing/printed materials. We are still accepting submissions, but we cannot guarantee advertising after April 21.