UWPD hosts second ‘Be Bright’ bike light initiative

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department conducted a second night of its “Be Bright” bike light campaign Thursday.

UWPD partnered with Safe Communities through a grant by the Dane County Bike Association to provide free bike lights for students that do not have one.

Students were stopped by UWPD if they did not have a light on their bike and then informed of bike light regulations. While speaking with an officer, volunteers installed free bike lights on students’ bikes, according to a statement released by UWPD.

Volunteers for the “Be Bright” initiative include members of the Madison Bike Ambassadors, area bike groups, city of Madison safety educators and UW-Madison staff.