The Cranston YMCA is thrilled to announce the installation of five new bike racks, a project that showcases the power of community collaboration. Recognizing the need for additional bike infrastructure to further encourage cycling through the city, the OneCranston Health Equity Zone (OCHEZ) provided the funding for the bike racks outside the Cranston facility, while The Steel Yard’s Public Projects team completed the design and installation. The bike racks were installed by Steel Yard apprentices Justin Figueroa and Nubia Gomez, who completed intensive metal fabrication training.
The project was celebrated with a special event at the Cranston Y, featuring a generous donation of 30 bike helmets from the Cranston Police Department—for youth participants in the upcoming Race4Chase program. This no-cost youth triathlon program, inspired by the CMAK Foundation, aims to provide kids aged 6 to 12 with a safe and healthy environment to discover the sport of triathlon and inspire them to aim high in sports and life. Our Race4Chase participants are gearing up for their program finale triathlon on Sunday, August 11th, at Fort Adams in Newport, where they will compete alongside youth from seven other program sites across the state.
We were honored to have representatives from the Cranston Police Department, Cranston Y leadership, OCHEZ staff, Cranston Ward 3 City Councilor John Donegan, members of the Built Environment working group, and participants from Race4Chase join us in our celebration.
For more information on how to get involved in the resident-driven programs of the OCHEZ, visit OneCranston HEZ. Learn more about The Steel Yard’s Public Projects and Apprenticeship programs by visiting The Steel Yard. Discover the impactful work of the CMAK Foundation at CMAK Foundation. And stay updated with the Cranston YMCA at Cranston YMCA.
Thank you to all our partners for making this initiative a success and for continually supporting our community’s health and wellness!
