LEXINGTON, Ky. — The City of Lexington and the Lexington Area Metropolitan Planning Organization are inviting residents to celebrate Bike Walk Month this May with a slate of community events and activities designed to promote active transportation and reimagine streets as shared spaces for all users.

The fifth annual Bike Walk Month features multiple events throughout the month, including community bike rides, bike repair workshops and family-friendly cycling tours. The centerpiece event is the annual StreetFest, scheduled for Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Shropshire Avenue between Midland Avenue and Third Street. During the event, the street will be closed to motor vehicles, allowing residents to bike, scoot, skate, jog and walk freely while enjoying food trucks, live music and outdoor activities.

The month also features a First Friday Social Ride on May 1 and a mid-century modern bike tour on May 8 hosted by the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation. All events are free to the public.

A signature component of Bike Walk Month is participation in Love to Ride, an online cycling encouragement platform that allows users to track bike miles, set goals, and connect with other riders. This year, the platform is introducing "Roll & Stroll," a new initiative that encourages residents to stay active through walking, wheeling or biking. Throughout May, Love to Ride will host challenges for Lexington participants and workplaces.

City officials emphasized that Bike Walk Month serves to remind residents that streets are shared spaces for all. The events and initiatives promote sustainable transportation while encouraging physical activity and community connection.