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Make a Difference This Giving Tuesday: Support Safer Streets for All
This Giving Tuesday, we’re reaching out to ask for your help in making North Carolina a safer place for everyone—whether on foot, bike, or wheels. We Are All Pedestrians, and we believe every person deserves safe, accessible routes to travel, connect, and explore. Every dollar raised goes directly toward creating a North Carolina where walkers…
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Cars, Bikes and Safer Streets for All: Creating Communities Where Everyone Can Thrive
Loving cars and advocating for safer streets can go hand in hand. One of BikeWalk NC’s Board members, Steven Goodridge, shares how we can create healthier, more vibrant communities by finding common ground among drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Here’s the message: Cars are great, but car dependency isn’t. Parents shouldn’t have to worry about kids…
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Honoring Lives & Building Safer Streets: World Day of Remembrance
As we approach World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on November 17, we’re reminded that each of us—whether we walk, bike, or drive—is connected by the simple truth: We Are All Pedestrians. This day honors the lives forever changed by traffic incidents and calls us to work together for safer roads. At BikeWalk…
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Success Stories from Around the State
The NC BikeWalk Summit brings together advocates, planners, and community leaders from across the state to share ideas, celebrate progress, and push forward the mission of safer, more connected communities. This year’s summit featured inspiring stories from five organizations making real change across North Carolina through active transportation initiatives. Photo Credit: Hillsborough Photography In this…
Transportation Challenges & Solutions in Rural Communities
Rural communities face unique mobility challenges—limited public transit options, longer distances between destinations, and fewer infrastructure investments. These issues often leave residents with few options for reliable and affordable transportation, impacting their ability to access jobs, healthcare, education, and essential services. In this session from the BikeWalk NC 2024 Summit, author and environmental advocate Megan…
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When Driving Is Not an Option
On September 23, the NC BikeWalk Summit brought together experts, advocates, and policymakers to discuss the future of transportation in North Carolina. One of the sessions highlighted the critical need for accessible transportation options for those who cannot drive due to disability, age, or other factors. Photo Credit: Hillsborough Photography In this important session, disability…
Micromobility & eScooters: Opportunities & Challenges
On September 23, the NC BikeWalk Summit brought together experts, advocates, and policymakers to discuss the future of transportation in North Carolina. One of the sessions from the event focused on the growing role of micromobility and e-scooters in urban mobility. Photo Credit: Hillsborough Photography Presented by Laura Sandt and Emma Vinella-Brusher, this session dives…
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