No Burn Advisory

Mesa County Public Health has issued a No Burn Advisory starting Friday, December 20 until further notice due to air quality concerns. Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not allowed during this advisory period. The community will be notified through our website and social media when the advisory has been lifted.

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Bike Commuting Tips

Step 1: find a safe route

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Download the Mesa County Safe Routes mobile app from Apple store or Google Play to find the safest route to school or find routes around the Grand Valley for walking, biking, and rolling.

Discover more about the Safe Routes to School. 

Grand Junction wayfinding map

Low stress bike routes with signs to help you navigate.

Grand Junction bike and pedestrian routes

A more expansive pdf map of routes with sidewalks and bike lanes.

Fruita wayfinding map

Well-marked routes through Fruita.

Step 2: gather your gear

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  • Helmet.  Protect yourself!
  • Lock.  Use a D-Lock or Kryptonite lock to safely secure your bike.
  • Lights.  Be visible to drivers with a white front light and a red rear light.
  • Your ID.  Identification is important in case of an emergency.
  • Cell Phone.  A fully charged phone may be helpful for navigation and in case of an emergency.
  • Something to Carry Your Stuff.  Try a rack, basket or pannier.
  • Flat-changing Supplies.  Bring a bike pump, spare tube, and tire levers to remove the tire.

Tip for New Commuters:  Think about bringing a change of clothes and lunch and other supplies you will need for the day. Consider leaving an extra change of clothes, shoes, toiletries, and towel at work so you have less to carry during your commute.

Step 3: support bike commuting

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Employers and businesses can support commuting.

  • Provide a bike rack.
  • Provide basic bike repair tools. Consider partnering with neighboring businesses to install an outdoor bike repair station.
  • Display local biking maps, commuter routes, and other printed materials.
  • Providing small incentives to encourage bicycle commuting. This can be especially beneficial if parking is limited at or near your workplace.
  • Bike Commuting presentation for your team.  Send an email to us and host a Lunch & Learn session for your employees.

Consider becoming a bicycle friendly business. Review the Attributes of a Bicycle Friendly Business or apply to become a Bike Friendly Business.

Useful resources

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