Iluminando La Noche Free Bike Light Distribution – S.B. Westside

WHAT: MOVE Santa Barbara County is bringing back Iluminando La Noche (Light Up the Night), its popular bicycle light distribution campaign. On Wednesday, November 5, MOVE will be handing out FREE bicycle lights to cyclists who need them most on Santa Barbara’s Westside (San Andres & Micheltorena). They will not only install the lights on the spot but also share quick safety tips and information about Bici Centro, MOVE’s community DIY bike repair shop at 434 Olive Street in Santa Barbara. You must bring your bike to get a set of lights.

WHY: With the end of daylight savings, mornings and evenings get darker earlier, making safe, visible cycling even more important. For many community members who rely on bicycles for daily transportation, proper lighting is essential. Studies have shown that in accidents involving bicycles after dark, over 80% of those cyclists did not have lights or other safety gear. Our event will help hundreds of cyclists be more visible, especially during the long winter nights.