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Thank You for helping us make 2024 a safer year!
As we step into 2025, we’re proud to reflect on the impact of the Friendly Driver Program (FDP) in 2024. Thanks to your support, the program reached 687 attendees throughout the year! The Friendly Driver Program continues to educate drivers on how to safely share the road with pedestrians and cyclists, fostering safer and more…
Winter Cycling Safety Tips
Winter driving conditions can make sharing the road more dangerous for people on bikes. Snow, ice, reduced daylight, and foggy windshields create situations where drivers may have difficulty seeing or reacting to bicyclists.In addition, we know that many motorists drive distracted without their full attention on the road. Here’s why these situations are particularly risky in…
Winter Safety Tips for Pedestrians
Winter brings crisp air, festive charm—and unique challenges for pedestrians. Whether you’re walking for health, commuting, or simply enjoying the season, colder weather and shorter days can increase risks on the road. Reduced daylight, slippery roads, and fogged windshields can affect drivers’ ability to see and respond to pedestrians. In addition, we know that many…
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…
