Media Advisory/Photo Op - Fostering a safer generation of road users

TORONTO, June 8, 2012 /CNW/ -

What:			CAA South Central Ontario, Toronto Police Services, Share the Road and Evergreen Brickworks will conduct a Bike Safety Expo Day for youth. The day will include hands-on learning stations on map reading, CanBike road safety, safe trail riding and bike maintenance. The day will culminate with a performance by Bicycle Action Performer & Motivational Speaker Trevor Bodough.
Who:			- Anna Halkidis, CAA South Central Ontario - Constable Clint Stibbe, Toronto Police Traffic Services - Eleanor McMahon, Founder, Share the Road
When:			Tuesday June 12 with formal opening remarks starting at 9:00 a.m.
			9:00 - 9:30 a.m. - Formal speaking portion with the above mentioned individuals. (One-on-one interviews will be possible later in the morning and throughout the day)
			9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Grade 6 students to go through bike safety work stations. (Photo Op)
			11:50 - 12:30 a.m. - Performance and motivational talk by Bicycle Action Performer Trevor Bodough. (Photo Op)
Where:			Evergreen Brickworks 550 Bayview Ave., Toronto M4W 3X8 [phone]

Note to all media: Phone interviews can be arranged for any media unable to attend the event. To arrange an interview, please contact
Jeff LeMoine at 416-254-0641.

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Media contact: Silvana Aceto, Media and PR Specialist, CAA SCO, [email protected], Office: [phone], Cell: [phone] or Jeff LeMoine, Internal/External PR Specialist, [email protected], Office: [phone], Cell: [phone].