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Gear Up for the 2024 NC BikeWalk Summit with the NC Friendly Driver Program!

We’re excited to kick off our journey toward the 2024 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit with an exclusive online session of The NC Friendly Driver Program!

Date & Time: September 17, 2024 from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Via Zoom (link will be shared upon registration)

Program Highlights:

  • Motorist Impact: Discover how driving habits affect people on bikes and other active transportation users.
  • Cyclist Safety: Learn essential practices to keep cyclists safe.
  • Crash Prevention: Explore strategies to avoid common collisions between motorists and active transportation users.
  • Infrastructure Insights: Understand concepts like Complete Streets and the infrastructure that supports active transportation.

Why Participate?

This workshop provides practical information and actionable steps to help you be a safer driver around cyclists and other active transportation users. Thanks to the support of The Governor’s Highway Safety Program, you’ll gain valuable insights that can make a real difference on the road.

Registration Details:

Register now to receive a link to the live online presentation. It’s an excellent way to prepare for the upcoming summit and contribute to safer roads for everyone.

We can’t wait to have you join us!

Register Now

New PSA from BikeWalkNC: We are all IN THIS TOGETHER

BikeWalkNC has launched its first-ever Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign aimed at promoting traffic safety with the powerful tagline “In This Together.”

The PSA, developed in collaboration with renowned filmmakers and safety experts, underscores the importance of mutual respect and cooperation among all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. It highlights the shared responsibility we all have in creating safer streets and fostering a culture of mutual understanding and empathy on the roads.

The PSA features compelling visuals and narratives depicting real-life scenarios where cooperation and understanding among pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists lead to safer outcomes. By emphasizing the interconnectedness of all road users and the need for mutual respect, the campaign seeks to foster a culture of empathy and solidarity on the streets of North Carolina, especially as we approach Bike Month and the Ride of Silence.

BikeWalkNC encourages individuals and communities across North Carolina to join the movement for safer streets by sharing the PSA on social media platforms and engaging in conversations about traffic safety. By amplifying the message of “In This Together,” we can create a ripple effect of positive change and build a safer, more inclusive transportation network for all.

To view the “In This Together” PSA and learn more about BikeWalkNC’s initiatives, please watch the video below.

NC Friendly Driver Programs at UNC Greensboro

On Monday, April 1st, BikeWalk NC Program Manager Laila Horton and Community Outreach Coordinator Oliver Sendall had the opportunity to present the NC Friendly Driver Program to 33 students at UNC-Greensboro.

This is the second time that BikeWalk NC staff has partnered with Dr. Katie Lind to present the program to her class “Communication and Community”  at UNC-Greensboro. 

The NC Friendly Driver Program is supported by a grant from the NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program and provides important information to help motorists safely co-exist with bicyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable road users.

You can find more information on the NC Friendly Driver Program here. If you are interested hosting an in-person or online presentation of the program in your area please contact BikeWalk NC Community Outreach Coordinator Oliver Sendall.

Save the date! BikeWalk NC’s 13th Transportation Summit, September 22–24, 2024

We can’t wait to see you in Chapel Hill for the 2024 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, health, community design, and equity dimensions of active mobility. The event features both nationally recognized and regional presenters. It also offers interactive, “hands on” tools and experiences that attendees can bring back to their own communities. The BikeWalk Transportation Summit is a valuable educational and networking resource for anyone who cares about creating safer streets and healthier, more equitable communities for all road users.

Who Should Attend the Summit?

The summit offers valuable information for transportation planners, elected officials, students of City Planning and Public Health programs, road engineers, planning consultants, nonprofit advocates, health promotion personnel, bike/ped professionals, nonprofit trail groups, and others who are interested in safer roads and transportation options.

Where will the Summit be held?

The Summit’s primary venue will be the Friday Conference Center at UNC in Chapel Hill, NC, with several offsite educational and social opportunities. A room block has been secured at the aLoft Chapel Hill — (919) 932-7772 – $130/night — within walking distance of the venue. Reservations at the group rate can be made here.

Where do I get more information about registration, content and other details?

We will continue to share additional information through email, social media and various communications. You can also check in at the BikeWalk NC’s 2024 Summit webpage for periodic updates.

We look forward to seeing you in Chapel Hill in September.

BikeWalk NC Participates in GHSP Safety City

On Saturday, October 21st, BikeWalk NC joined with the Governor’s Highway Safety Program and other partners in presenting the Safety City exhibit at the North Carolina State Fair.  

Safety City is an exhibit that educates fairgoers about safe driving behaviors, and is a joint effort between state agencies, law enforcement and nonprofit organizations. BikeWalk NC staff and board members spent the day engaging with fair attendees from around the state on the importance of safely sharing the road with vulnerable users, and highlighting the partnership between BikeWalk NC and GHSP for the NC Friendly Driver Program.

Individuals of all ages that stopped by the exhibit also had the opportunity to test their knowledge of roadway safety by taking the online Bicycle Safety Quiz, an educational tool provided by BIkeWalk NC to teach adults, children, motorists, and truck drivers how to share the road safely.

A special thanks goes to Executive Director Terry Lansdell, Program Manager Laila Horton, and Board Members Kenneth Withrow, Bruce Tretter, and Deana Acklin for their work staffing the booth and engaging with fairgoers throughout the day.

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