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Friendly Driver Program Continues Expanding Across North Carolina
BikeWalk NC’s Friendly Driver Program continues to grow statewide, bringing practical safety education to schools, transit agencies, community organizations, and professional drivers across North Carolina. Since 2022, the program has expanded significantly, increasing both the number of presentations delivered and the number of participants reached each year. In just the first half of 2026, the…
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Tour de Island Ride at the NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit
Kick off Saturday morning at the 2026 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit by riding the Tour de Island Bike Route—a ride through the scenic Carolina Beach area led by Summit speakers and active transportation advocates—before breakfast and the Saturday Summit programming begin. Saturday, September 197:00–8:15 AMStarting at the Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront The Tour…
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NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit Featured Session: Life After Cars
On Friday, Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon, cohosts of The War on Cars podcast and co-authors of Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile will lead a featured session titled “Life After Cars.” Through journalism, storytelling, and advocacy, Goodyear and Gordon have become nationally recognized voices in the conversation around transportation,…
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BikeWalk NC Presents the Friendly Driver Program to Transit Operators
Recently, BikeWalk NC staff had the opportunity to present the NC Friendly Driver Program to professional drivers at GoRaleigh and GoDurham. In total, the program has reached over 160 transit operators this year. These conversations are an important part of building safer streets for everyone. By connecting with transit operators who are on our roads…
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NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit Featured Session: State and Local E-Bike / E-Moto Policy
On Friday morning, attendees will hear from Noah Miterko of PeopleForBikes during the session “State and Local E-Bike / E-Moto Policy.” As communities across the country grapple with the rapid rise of high-speed electric motorcycles and other fast, bike-shaped devices, policymakers and advocates are working to determine how these vehicles fit into existing transportation systems.…
Understanding the Future of E-Bikes and E-Mobility in NC
“Higher-speed, higher-power electric two-wheelers are not inherently bad. But they are not bicycles either.” – Steve Goodridge BikeWalk NC Board Member Steve Goodridge recently took a deep dive into this issue, exploring the differences between traditional bicycles, low-speed electric bikes, and the growing presence of higher-speed e-mopeds. His perspective raises important questions about safety, equity, and…
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eBike Background and Analysis Webinar Now on YouTube!
If you missed the live session, the recording is now available for you to watch at your convenience on our YouTube Channel! In this webinar, Steven Goodridge provides an overview of current regulations related to electric assisted bicycles in North Carolina, as well as a broader discussion of higher-powered e-bikes, mopeds, and e-motos. The session…
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