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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…
Inspiring Spaces: Public Private Partnerships
Session 2A: Inspiring Spaces: Public-Private Partnerships is now available on our YouTube channel. Panelists Yaidee Fox, Lindsay Keisler, and Meg Nealon share how collaborative visioning and investment are transforming public spaces in Hickory and beyond. This session highlights how partnerships between government, business, and planners are shaping walkable, connected, and economically vibrant communities. Recorded live…
Meeting the Moment: How We Can Make North Carolina the Great Trails (& Biking and Walking) State
We’re excited to share that Session 1: Meeting the Moment: How We Can Make North Carolina the Great Trails (& Biking and Walking) State is now available on our YouTube channel. This was recorded live at the 2025 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit in Hickory, NC. In this featured session, Dennis Markatos-Soriano, Executive Director of the…
Enhance Your Bicycle Traffic Skills – Summit Training Opportunity
As part of the 2025 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit in Hickory, BikeWalk NC will offer Traffic Bicycling for Transportation Professionals on Tuesday, September 9, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The class will be held at Hickory Parks and Recreation, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC 28601, and taught by Master LCI Instructor Steven…
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Honoring Coach Knapp: Join the Summit Stair Climb
Kick off your morning with the Stair Climb at Moretz Stadium, Lenoir-Rhyne University (4th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC 28601) on Tuesday, September 8, from 7:00–8:00 AM. This active and energizing event is open to all Summit attendees. Participants can meet inside the entry gate, clearly visible from the parking lot adjacent to the stadium…
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