BIKE RODEO!
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SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024
The 2024 Bike Rodeo on Saturday, May 11th – at the Lawrence High School parking lot from 10am – 1pm – will be a fantastic event for children and their parents alike!
The Lawrence Police will be guiding all young ones on their bikes through a variety of safe and adventurous paths. But that’s not all…
Food trucks, free helmets while supplies last, free helmet fittings, free bike repairs and recycling opportunities – and even a fire truck display – will be there for everyone!
Oh! And the electric car show to be on site as well? Don’t miss it!
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There was a decrease in emissions in the power sector [8%] and a 40% decrease for residential and commercial buildings. However emissions attributed to transportation increased in 2023. The power sector once accounted for the largest amount of carbon emissions due mostly to coal-fired generating stations, it now ranks lower than the industrial and transportation sectors!
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