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2026 Multimodal, Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Grants
The North Carolina Department of Transportation Integrated Mobility Division (IMD) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Multimodal Planning Grant Program. This program provides state planning funds for comprehensive bicycle, pedestrian, and multimodal planning projects across North Carolina. These grants support local governments working to improve safety, expand transportation options, and strengthen community connectivity. Regional…
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Sponsor the 2026 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit!
The 2026 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit will take place September 17 to 19, 2026 in Carolina Beach and will bring together transportation professionals, advocates, public officials and community leaders working to advance safety, health and equity on North Carolina roads. Sponsoring the Summit offers a meaningful opportunity to demonstrate your organization’s commitment to people-centered transportation…
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Friendly Driver Program: 2025 Statewide Growth
BikeWalk NC’s Friendly Driver Program has experienced significant growth over the past four years. From 2022 to 2025, total participation increased by 655 percent, reflecting expanded partnerships, stronger outreach, and increased demand for road safety education across North Carolina. Designed to help motorists safely share the road with people walking and biking, BikeWalk NC’s Friendly Driver…
Save the Date for the 15th Annual BikeWalk NC Transportation Summit
We will be releasing more details in the coming weeks and months, but here are some key details. Save the date for the 2026 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit taking place September 17 to 19, 2026 in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. This multi day conference focuses on the safety, health, community design and equity dimensions of…
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Honoring Lives Lost. Calling for Safer Streets.
This week, communities across the globe will observe World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, honoring those killed or seriously injured in crashes and calling for action to prevent future tragedies. This year’s theme, Safe Speeds Save Lives, is especially relevant in NC, where high-speed roadways, wide arterials, and limited pedestrian infrastructure continue to…
Strengthening Road Safety Through Policy Education
On Friday, November 7th, BikeWalk NC’s Executive Director, Terry Lansdell, spoke at the 2025 Triangle Bicycle and Pedestrian Workshop held in Holly Springs. Terry delivered an engaging presentation on the long-standing statutory restrictions that limit North Carolina’s ability to invest in standalone bicycle and pedestrian projects. He walked through the “fine print” language that has…
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Free Road-Safety Posters Now Available
BikeWalk NC has created a new set of free road-safety posters, and they’re already making their way into driver education classrooms and elementary schools across North Carolina. This project came together with support from the NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program, and we’re excited to see them out in the world. The posters were designed to…
