Pedals of Progress

In just over five years, BikeLNK, Lincoln's bike share network, has facilitated over 200,000 trips, covering a remarkable 350,000 miles with 130 bikes stationed across 21 locations in and around downtown.

A recent public survey verified the popularity of it's station locations but also

revealed a wish list for future planning, including:



• introducing stations farther from the downtown center, particularly near densely populated residential areas, and
• ensuring the presence of bicycle infrastructure nearby to cater to riders with varying skill levels

As 2023 concludes, trip counts remain robust, with over 34,000 rider trips and nearly 74,000 miles ridden. As time progresses, more opportunities are emerging for BikeLNK.

Learn more about the bikeshare programs and explore the possibilities with them.

Warm Coats, Hot Food,

and Fresh Cuts

Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach, Bluestem Health and Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln (PHL), helped to warm up the holidays for those in our community who are food and housing insecure on December 14th at their joint Health & Haircuts event.

Matt Talbot served nearly 130 people a hot meal, while Blue stem provided medical outreach, blankets, and warm winter outerwear. Barbers from PHL's More Than A Shop outreach program (pictured above) provided haircare and cuts - to the special delight of one small boy who had never been in a barbershop.

Read more about it in our recent Health and the City Column in the Lincoln Journal Star. Co-written with LNKTV Health.

Be In The Know

Did you know LNKTV Health has nearly 2000 videos currently in its archives on their You Tube channel, covering a wide range of health and wellness topics, including exercise, nutrition, as well as mental, behavioral, and environmental health, among others?

For example, stay safe and active this winter with the Winter Health and Wellness playlist offering expert advice that includes these and more:

• Safely navigating winter terrain
• Staying warm outdoors by dressing in layers
• Biking in winter weather
• Running in winter weather
• General tips for staying healthy in winter

Find LNKTV Health video productions on their website, the LNKTV Health TV stations and You Tube channel and on KZUM FM radio podcasts!

A Safer, Healthier New Year

Through August of 2023, those 65 and older accounted for 63% of COVID hospitalizations, more than 1/2 of the admissions to ICUs, and 90% of deaths among those hospitalized for COVID. 75% were UNVAXXED. Flu and RSV can also be deadly for seniors.

It's not too late to get up to date on vaccinations. For a healthier New Year, protect everyone, especially those more vulnerable, in your family - get every eligible family member vaccinated against COVID, flu, and RSV.

• Find facts about the updated COVID vaccine
• Find facts about this season's flu virus and vaccines
• Find facts about the RSV vaccine