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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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Two New Resources Now Available
Over the past three years, volunteers, interns, staff, and our board have worked to collate the hundreds of existing bicycle and pedestrian plans across the state. Today, we present them to you in the 2025 Bike/Ped Plan and Policy Toolkit, a comprehensive guide designed to support your advocacy efforts and empower your communities to create lasting…
Let’s Make the LAB National Bike Summit a Success!
The League of American Bicyclists (LAB) National Bike Summit is an amazing event for cycling and active transportation advocacy, bringing together passionate individuals and organizations to push for safer, more accessible streets. Lobby Day is your chance to meet directly with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., and advocate for policies that support biking and walking. Let’s…
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