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Bike Buses Are Rolling Into the Summit
What started as a simple idea of kids biking to school together has become a nationwide movement. Across North Carolina and throughout the country, bike buses are helping children get to school in a way that is safe, healthy, active, and fun. They are also bringing families, schools, and neighborhoods together while showing what is…
Welcome our summer intern, Jazmine Cordon!
Hello everyone, My name is Jazmine and I’m an Environmental Studies major on the natural science track at Davidson College. I am originally from Phoenix, Arizona and came to Davidson after being awarded the Posse Foundation Leadership Scholarship. As a rising Junior I am part of the Sustainability Scholars program through the Sustainability Office. I…
Summit Session Spotlight: Safe Streets Start with Local Action
When residents raise concerns about speeding, dangerous crossings, poor visibility, or recurring crashes, the solution does not always begin with a major transportation project. In many communities, law enforcement officers are among the first to identify safety issues and work with local partners to address them. At the 2026 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit, Sergeant Derrick…
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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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Summit Session Spotlight: 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,…
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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