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Carrboro Town News

Posted on: November 8, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Lighten Up with The Town of Carrboro

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EVENT RESCHEDULED: Lighten Up has been rescheduled to Friday, Nov. 15.

Thursday, Nov. 14 is the annual Lighten Up Event! The Town of Carrboro will be tabling at both ends of the Libba Cotten Bikeway, near Roberson Street AND Merritt Mill Road from 4 to 6 p.m.

Town staff will be distributing lights, slap bracelets and other visibility accessories. Staff will also have road safety information for pedestrians and cyclists.

Lighten Up is a safety-focused event that equips current cyclists and pedestrians with lights and reflective safety gear as a part of our Transportation Demand Management program.

Learn more about Lighten Up on our Biking webpage.

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