The funding will pay for hands-on safety training, helmet giveaways, and outreach to local schools, according to the City of Henderson. Officials said the program will also be extended to charter and private schools.

The push follows the death last month of Torri Mortensen, 14, who was hit by a vehicle while riding her e-scooter through a crosswalk in Henderson. On Friday, another teenager was struck by a car while riding an e-scooter near Durango High School. Officials said he was not seriously injured, but described the crash as a frightening experience for him and his family.

"As e-devices are rising in popularity, many of the riders, the youth especially, are not familiar with the rules of the road or how to handle their devices safely," Tory Jackson with the City of Henderson said.

City officials said 85% of students hit by vehicles last year were riding electric devices, a statistic that underscores the growing risks as e-scooters and similar micromobility products become more common among young people.

Beyond training and giveaways, Henderson is urging riders to dismount and walk their scooters through crosswalks so drivers have more time to see them. Officials said the simple practice could help prevent collisions at intersections where visibility is limited.

The grant-funded effort is part of a broader push by the city to address safety concerns tied to the surging popularity of e-scooters and other electric devices. Henderson plans to expand its safety education program to charter and private schools in addition to its work with public schools.

For families in Henderson, the program offers a mix of practical resources and education aimed at reducing the kind of crashes that have shaken the community in recent weeks. City officials said details on training sessions and helmet distribution will be shared with schools and community partners.