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Friendly Driver Program Drives Change: Quarterly Recap and Highlights
Over the past quarter, the Friendly Driver Program has continued to grow and reach new audiences—all with the goal of fostering safer roads through education and understanding. Thanks to grant funding and strong local partnerships, our program has reached two of our priority counties this spring. Last quarter, we reached 461 new student drivers through…
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Your Attention Saves Lives: Take the Pledge Against Distracted Driving
Every day, distracted driving leads to crashes, injuries, and preventable tragedies on our roads. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a time to recognize the dangers of inattention behind the wheel and commit to safer driving habits. At BikeWalk NC, we know that distracted driving doesn’t just put drivers at risk—it endangers pedestrians, cyclists, and…
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URGENT CALL TO ACTION: Protect Active Transportation Funding!
Protect active transportation funding from decisions made in Washington DC and restore access to active transportation funding here in North Carolina. We need your voice now! At the National Level, The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced plans to freeze discretionary grants that are not fully obligated—specifically those connected to biking, transportation programs, and…
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Making North Carolina’s Roads Safer: The Impact of the Friendly Driver Program
Designed to educate motorists on safely sharing the road with pedestrians and cyclists, the program fosters safer and more inclusive streets across North Carolina. Last year alone, 687 attendees participated in FDP workshops, each taking an important step toward building a culture of awareness and respect on our roads. The Friendly Driver Program is a…
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Annalisa Sims’ Research on Driver Education and Road Safety
How well are young drivers in North Carolina being trained to safely share the road with pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable users? That’s the question BikeWalk NC board member and UNC Chapel Hill student Annalisa Sims is exploring in her ongoing research. On February 12th, Annalisa presented her preliminary findings at the 2025 NCDOT Research…
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Board Member Spotlight, Ed Barsotti
We are excited to welcome Ed Barsotti as the newest member of BikeWalk NC’s Board of Directors! Ed brings a wealth of experience in bicycle advocacy, infrastructure planning, and safety education, making him a valuable addition to our team. Ed Barsotti has lived in Cary and North Carolina since January 2025, when he and his…
Save the date! 2025 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit
We can’t wait to see you in Hickory from September 7-9 for the 2025 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit! We will be releasing more details in the coming weeks and months, but here are some key details. What is the NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit? The Summit is a multi-day conference that focuses exclusively on the safety,…
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