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procure 1,000 helmets and 1,000 sets of bicycle lights that meet the OTS Buy America requirements, along with additional reflective materials. It is expected that 50.100 light sets and/or helmets will be distributed at each event, depending on expected bicyclist and pedestrian volume. Our goal will be to distribute all the lights and helmets allocated for each event. ILuces Vivas! members will stop people who are riding bikes or walking without lights In order to give them front and rear lights (which can be worn on shoes or belts of pedestrians) along with an information "spoke card" that explains the law for riding at night as well as tips they should know for night-time safety. The spoke cards are printed in English and Spanish and ILuces Vivas! will Include at least a few members who speak Spanish (as well as female members to encourage female riders to stop). Additionally, cyclists who are not wearing helmets will be fitted and provided a helmet. SAAS, in partnership with the City and community partners, will organize ILuces Vivasl to meet for seven (7) street distributions at undisclosed locations throughout Santa Ana where night- time bicycle ridership and pedestrian activity is expected to be high and where the City has seen a history of incidents involving bicyclists and pedestrians at night. Each distribution will last two hours or until all supplies are exhausted (approximately 100 of each item, depending on expected turnout per location). At least 2 SAAS staff members plus additional volunteers will be present at each distribution to intercept riders and show them how to properly use the safety items. Additional informational handouts will be distributed during these events, and riders will be able to sign up for our Family Cycling Education classes. Deliverable: • Seven (7) "iLuces Vivas!" street distributions of lights, helmets, and reflective materials, distributing approximately 50-100 helmets and pairs of bicycle lights and other materials at each event. Task 3 Conduct Pedestrian and Bicycle Traffic Safety Fairs SAAS will conduct four (4) pedestrian and bicycle traffic safety fairs. Each Traffic Safety Fair will teach participants how to safely, efficiently, and confidently interact with the roadway and traffic. These traffic safety fairs will cover everything from using the different intersection devices, bicycling in the roadway, bicycle safety inspections, and helmet fit. SAAS will use a combination of traffic simulations and hands-on training to teach participants how to make safe decisions while walking or riding within the roadway. SAAS will coordinate the execution of these events in appropriate areas of local public parks and/or school grounds. Age -appropriate bicycles will be made available for youth that do not have their bicycle with them. Students that complete both the pedestrian and bicycle section will receive a free helmet and lights. Task 3 Deliverable: • Four (4) Pedestrian and Bicycle Traffic Safety Fairs