Boston University Police Hand Out Free Helmets to Bikers

Bikers commuting without helmets were stopped on Comm. Ave on Monday morning and instead of getting a lecture, they were given a helmet. 

The safety initiative was a combined project by the Boston, Brookline and Boston University police. Officers stood at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and the BU Bridge

As part of an ongoing safety initiative, officers from the Boston, Brookline, and Boston University Police departments gave away bike helmets to cyclists who weren’t wearing one on Monday.

In all, officers said they distributed 73 helmets to cyclists. Officers also handed out reflectors. 

The helmet initiative is part of the state's "Bay Stay Bike Week" program that runs from now through May 19th. The program is designed to encourage more people to bike to work and school instead of driving through bike-related events and intiatives. 

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