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2026 Summit Registration Now Open!
We’re excited to welcome you to Carolina Beach for the 2026 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit! The event will take place September 17–19, 2026, and registration is now open! The Summit is a multi-day conference focused on the safety, health, community design, and equity dimensions of active mobility. It features nationally recognized and regional presenters, along…
E-Bike Regulations Webinar on April 9
Electric assisted bicycles and other electric bikes are becoming an increasingly common way to travel across North Carolina. As their popularity grows, so do questions about how they are defined under state law and how they should be safely integrated into our transportation system. Join BikeWalk NC for an upcoming webinar exploring E-Bike Regulations in…
Supporting Bike Access at App State Hickory
BikeWalk NC continues to work with communities across North Carolina to improve bicycle access and safety. Recently, BWNC board member Bruce Tretter helped coordinate the donation of bicycle racks to the Hickory campus of Appalachian State University. The racks were installed by campus maintenance staff on February 26, creating additional space for students and visitors…
BikeWalk NC’s Statement on E-Bikes and Multimodal Safety
Electric assisted bicycles and other electric motorized cycles are transforming personal transportation and offering a popular alternative to automobiles. Some of these vehicles are lower speed electric assisted bicycles as defined under North Carolina law, while others can reach speeds of 30 mph or higher. As their popularity has grown, so have safety concerns and…
Read more… BikeWalk NC’s Statement on E-Bikes and Multimodal Safety
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…
Read more… 2026 Multimodal, Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Grants
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…
Read more… Sponsor the 2026 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit!
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…
