Many people want to eat healthier and be more active but do not know where to start. With the installation of bike lanes on Highway 31 in Breaux Bridge, it has become even more important to educate drivers and bicyclists about how to safely share the road.

In an effort to make active, healthy living safer in the community, the LSU AgCenter’s Healthy St. Martin Coalition will host a free Family Wellness Fair in partnership with Acadiana Regional Transportation Safety Coalition, St. Martin Parish Library, Ochsner St. Martin Hospital, and St. Martin 4-H.

The event will take place on Sept. 24 from 9:00am-12:00pm at Veterans Park, which is located at 222 Berard Street in Breaux Bridge, LA. Children and families are encouraged to bring their bikes.

The Acadiana Regional Transportation Safety Coalition will be there to educate families on traffic safety and provide bike safety instruction and demonstrations for children and adults, said Ashley Moran of Acadiana Regional Transportation Safety Coalition.

In addition to bike safety, there will also be interactive health and nutrition activities for families.  Everyone is invited to join this free event to learn more about how healthy living can be fun.

For more information, please contact LSU AgCenter nutrition agent Jessica Randazzo at (337) 332-2181 or jrandazzo@agcenter.lsu.edu.