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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 and bikers of all ages and backgrounds can travel without fear. Your support allows us to advocate for essential policy changes, educate communities on road safety, and champion better-designed infrastructure across the state. With your help, we’re pushing for projects that protect the most vulnerable road users and build a brighter, safer future for everyone.

How You Can Make an Impact:

  • Donate: A gift of any size brings us closer to our vision of safer streets and paths for all.
  • Spread the Word: Share this Giving Tuesday message with friends, family, or social media followers who believe in making North Carolina a safer place.
  • Engage: Follow us on social media, stay updated on our initiatives, and join us in advocating for safe streets in your community.

Together, we can create the change we want to see on our streets and sidewalks. Thank you for your support and for being a part of the BikeWalk NC community this Giving Tuesday. Your contribution—whether big or small—makes a meaningful difference.

With gratitude,

The BikeWalk NC Team

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 Kimball from the Southern Environmental Law Center, along with Omega Wilson, Ayo Wilson, Dawna Ledbetter, and Karyl Fuller, dive into these critical challenges and explore innovative, practical solutions to enhance access and connectivity in rural areas.

Photo Credit: Hillsborough Photography

The panelists discuss a variety of strategies to address the lack of transit options, such as building partnerships with local governments, implementing cost-effective transportation programs, and utilizing technology to create more efficient, accessible routes. They also explore the importance of infrastructure investment, like adding safe bike and pedestrian paths and improving rural roadways, to ensure that rural residents can move around their communities more easily.

This discussion offers valuable insights for anyone looking to bridge the transportation gap in rural communities. You’ll learn about creative solutions that focus on making rural areas more accessible, from improving existing infrastructure to developing community-driven transit initiatives that leverage local resources and meet the specific needs of rural populations. Whether you’re a policymaker, community leader, or transportation advocate, this session provides actionable steps to promote equitable and sustainable transportation in rural North Carolina.

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How Are Other Communities Achieving Vision Zero?

On September 23, the NC BikeWalk Summit convened at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill, and we were wowed by powerful speakers from around the country, and also inspired by several presentations from North Carolina changemakers. For those of you who were unable to join us at the Summit, we are happy to be able to make the keynotes and sessions available for your viewing.

Photo Credit: Hillsborough Photography

Explore how Jersey City and Hoboken are turning ambitious goals into real change by working toward Vision Zero—eliminating all traffic fatalities and severe injuries while increasing safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for everyone.

In this exclusive session, Barkha Patel (Director of Infrastructure, City of Jersey City) and Ryan Sharp (Director of Transportation and Parking, City of Hoboken) take you through their cities’ inspiring journeys. From implementing robust safety measures to fostering community engagement, discover how they overcame common challenges and effectively collaborated across departments, organizations, and communities to make streets safer.

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