PROJECT BIKE TECH at THE CARROLL COUNTY JAIL

In August of 2023 the Carroll County Regional Coordination Council (CCRCC) partnered with Carroll County Adult Education and Carroll County Dept. of Corrections to start Project Bike Tech at the Carroll County Jail. The goal of the project is to give eligible inmates an opportunity to become certified bike technicians.

Project Bike Tech (PBT) started over 15-years ago in Santa Cruz, CA.  The curriculum was developed by PBT and industry partners with the goal of teaching students the trade of bicycle mechanics – think auto shop for bikes.  Today, PBT’s is classified under the Transportation Sector of Career Technical Education as an Introduction to Systems Diagnostics, Service and Repair.  It also incorporates career building skills to help students gain employment whether in the cycling industry or any other field.  As a pioneer in their field, PBT now assists others in creating their own version of PBT.

Using funding from the Federal Centers for Disease Control & Prevention COVID 19 Health Disparity Grant our team was able to purchase equipment through Project Bike Tech to build a bike shop in the County Annex, hire and train an instructor.  PBT is supported by the Carroll County ReCYCled Bike Co-op which provides used bikes to be serviced by the PBT and then provided to graduates of the program and the community.

Upon completion of the course, Carroll County Adult Education helps students with resume writing and assists with securing employment once released.  Students also receive a bike upon release

For more information about this project:  Project Bike tech

The Carroll County ReCyCled Bike Co-op

Is a newly formed Bike Co-op that aims to increase transportation options by taking in used bike donations, servicing them through local partnerships and then re-distributing them for free to organizations and individuals in need.

Are you in need of a bike or know someone who might be? Please reach out to sboisvert@tccap.org or  execdirector@gibsoncenter.org to inquire.

Bikes are first come, first serve and we’ll do our best to timely meet every request.  For More Information or to donate a bike check out our Facebook page.

Scott Boisvert- Mobility Manager, Carroll County (Region 2.) I’ve currently held this position within Tri-County CAP for the last year and a half, working to expand and coordinate Transportation services available in Carroll County. Prior to this role, Scott spent 18 years in the Heating Industry where he held a number of positions ranging from Operations to Regional Management.