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# They’re Literally Giving Away Bike Helmets In Fort Greene Park
- URL: https://bklyner.com/free-helmets-fortgreene/
- Published: 2016-07-21T20:02:33.000Z
- Updated: 2016-07-21T20:02:33.000Z
- Author: Justin Fox
- Tags: fort greene, Nonsponsored, North Western Brooklyn, Transportation, bicycling, bike, bike share, CitiBike, de blasio, Fort Greene Park, helmets, Mayor Bill de Blasio, vision zero, #wp

![Smile! The DOT is giving away bike helmets! (Courtesy Twitter/NYCDOT)](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Screen-Shot-2016-07-21-at-3.41.00-PM-702x464.png)

Smile! The DOT is giving away bike helmets! (Courtesy [Twitter/NYCDOT](https://twitter.com/NYC%5FDOT/status/747460285808709632?ref=bklyner.com))

Want a free bike helmet? Keep reading.

The [Department of Transportation](/?s=dot) and [Citibike](/?s=citibike) are teaming up to literally give away bike helmets from 12pm to 3pm on Saturday July 30 at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park in [Fort Greene Park](/?s=fort+greene+park).

“DOT will provide free Vision Zero bike helmets, fittings and distribution while supplies last,” says the[ event page](https://www.facebook.com/events/1030856237002390/).

![Happy people wearing free helmets! (Courtesy Twitter/NYCDOT)](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Screen-Shot-2016-07-21-at-3.42.24-PM-702x465.png)

Happy people wearing free helmets! (Courtesy [Twitter/NYCDOT](https://twitter.com/NYC%5FDOT/status/746017869918511104?ref=bklyner.com))

People receiving helmets are required to learn who to properly fit the helmet. Attendees will also have a chance to learn about bike shares like New York City’s [Citibike](/?s=citibike) system.

Those over 18 need to sign a waiver for their helmets. For those under 18, a parent or guardian must attend and sign a waiver.

[Vision Zero](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vision%5FZero%5F%28New%5FYork%5FCity%29?ref=bklyner.com) is an initiative of Mayor de Blasio which seek aims to reduce the number of preventable pedestrian fatalities.