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BikeWalk NC is a membership-based, statewide advocacy organization promoting non-motorized transportation choices for residents of and visitors to NC. Our existing and potential support base includes shop owners, cycling clubs, transportation professionals, local advocacy organizations, elected officials, allied non-profits, business groups, government, environmental and health-oriented organizations and various individual advocates across the state interested in promoting people-powered transportation.
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What are your rights when you're riding your bike, and what should you do if you're involved in a crash? Join @oaksandspokes and BikeWalk NC for an evening with @bike_law_ann to learn what the law says and how to protect your rights as a cyclist. November 19, 6:30–8 PM Maywood Hall and Garden, Raleigh $25 registration Your registration supports the state and local advocacy work of Oaks & Spokes and BikeWalk NC. We hope to see you there. Registration link is in our bio.

Today BikeWalk NC is participating with @nc_ghsp during Safety City at the State Fair. Our staff will be providing program materials, handing out helmets, and having conversations to promote safer streets for all road users. #activetransportation #walking #biking

Earn AICP (CM) and PDH Credits at the NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit Are you looking for a way to earn Continuing Education Units? Join us September 17–19, 2026, in Carolina Beach for the NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit and participate in the Traffic Bicycling for Transportation Professionals Workshop, which qualifies for both AICP (CM) and PDH credits. Learn from Master Cycling Instructor Steven Goodridge during this full-day workshop combining on-bike and classroom instruction. Build your understanding of bicycling from the rider’s perspective while gaining valuable professional development credits. Register today and be part of the NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit! Link in bio.

Back by popular demand, Transportation Trivia Night is returning to the Summit! 7:00–9:00 PM: Social at Good Hops Brewing 811 Harper Ave, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 Join us for an evening of local brews, networking, friendly competition, and plenty of fun with fellow Summit attendees. Test your transportation knowledge with Hold My Beer Trivia and compete for prizes. Register soon. Space is limited!

2026 Summit Session Sneak Peek: Success Stories from Across North Carolina Wrap up the day at the 2026 BikeWalk NC Summit with an inspiring look at the people and programs making a difference across the state. Hear from leaders who are turning ideas into action, including: Andrew Meeker of the East Coast Greenway Alliance on the Island Greenway and the collaboration behind a planned 4-mile trail connection in coastal North Carolina. Saundra Lewis of Melanin in Motion on expanding access to cycling for Black and Brown youth in Charlotte through bicycles, safety education, mentorship, and outdoor experiences. Spencer Shawn of Hawk Wheels Support Office at UNCW on building transportation independence and a culture of mobility through bicycle repair, registration, parking management, and community partnerships. Laura Beckum of MADD North Carolina on prevention and education efforts that empower individuals and communities to make safer choices. Ellen M. Walston on the Winterville Traffic Safety Garden, an interactive space helping children and families learn bicycle and pedestrian safety while demonstrating the power of local partnerships. From innovative partnerships to campus mobility initiatives and hands-on safety education, this session will highlight practical examples of what is working across North Carolina. Join us for ideas, strategies, and inspiration you can bring back to your own community. Register no in our bio! #BikeWalkNC #BikeWalkNCSummit #ActiveTransportation

🚲 Start your Saturday on two (or three!) wheels at the 2026 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit. Join us for the Tour de Island Ride on Saturday, September 19 from 7:00–8:15 AM in beautiful Carolina Beach. Ride alongside Summit speakers, transportation professionals, advocates, planners, and fellow attendees as we explore the island before breakfast and the day's programming begin. This relaxed, community-focused ride is a great opportunity to experience Carolina Beach by bike, make new connections, and continue conversations beyond the conference room. We're also partnering with Three Wheel Therapy to provide adaptive tricycle options for participants who need them. Interested riders can contact Nicole Kohler at 3wheeltherapy@gmail.com for details. Need a bike? Rentals are available through Surf School NC, iRide CB, and Pleasure Island Rentals. Register for the Summit today and join us for one of the best ways to experience Carolina Beach. The link is in our bio. #NCBikeWalkSummit #BikeWalkNC #CarolinaBeach #BikeNC #ActiveTransportation #BikeAdvocacy #SafeStreets #CyclingCommunity #TransportationSummit #VisionZero

What role can law enforcement play in creating safer streets? Join Sergeant Derrick McNeil of the Carolina Beach Police Department at the 2026 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit as he shares how data, enforcement, roadway observations, and community partnerships can help address safety concerns. When DOT resources or project approval are not available, law enforcement often remains the first line of defense in addressing roadway safety concerns. This session focuses on real-world approaches to improving traffic safety through officer-driven input on road design, lighting placement, and targeted enforcement. Emphasis is placed on identifying high-risk areas, working with local partners, and implementing cost-effective solutions that enhance visibility, compliance, and overall safety. Sergeant Derrick McNeil has served with the Carolina Beach Police Department for over twelve years, where he supervises patrol operations and supports departmental training and field performance. He has extensive experience in traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, and field training. Learn practical strategies that communities can use to improve safety for all road users. Register for the summit today. The link is in our bio!

Bike buses are rolling into the 2026 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit! 🚲 Hear from organizers of bike buses in Wilmington, Charlotte, Carolina Beach, and the Triangle as they share how they're making school travel safer, healthier, and more fun for kids and families. Join us in Carolina Beach to learn how you can bring a bike bus to your community. Register today!

At the 2026 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit, Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon will lead “Life After Cars,” a featured session exploring how cities and towns can create safer, healthier, and more people-focused transportation systems. As cohosts of @thewaroncars podcast and co-authors of Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile, Goodyear and Gordon have become nationally recognized voices in the conversation around transportation, urban design, and car dependency. Through journalism, storytelling, and advocacy, they continue to challenge the way we think about mobility and public space. Sarah Goodyear is a journalist and author whose work has appeared in Grist, CityLab, and Streetsblog. Doug Gordon is a TV producer, writer, and neighborhood safe streets advocate known online as Brooklyn Spoke. Register today to join transportation professionals, advocates, planners, public health leaders, and community members for conversations shaping the future of mobility in North Carolina. Link is in our bio.

On Friday September 17th, summit attendees will hear from Noah Miterko of @peopleforbikes during the session “State and Local E-Bike / E-Moto Policy.” As communities across the country grapple with the rapid rise of high-speed electric motorcycles and other fast, bike-shaped devices, policymakers and advocates are working to determine how these vehicles fit into existing transportation systems. Low-speed electric bicycles are often caught in the middle of these conversations. This session will explore how states and local governments can address safety concerns surrounding e-motos while protecting access to low-speed e-bikes and supporting safer streets for all users. Register for the Summit now in our bio!

Ahead of the 2026 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit, BikeWalk NC is offering the NC Friendly Driver Program: How to Safely Co-Exist on the Road with People on Bikes and other Active Transportation Users. Supported by the NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program, this interactive workshop helps motorists better understand how to safely share the roadway with people walking, biking, and rolling. Participants will explore key topics including driving behaviors that effect safety, best practices, crash prevention, and Complete Streets concepts. All registrants will receive a link to the live presentation after registration. Register now on our website!

Ahead of the 2026 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit, BikeWalk NC is hosting a pre-summit webinar: If You Want to Win, You’ve Got to Fight: Inside / Outside with Carter Lavin. This session explores how lasting transportation change happens through coordinated inside/outside strategies, where community advocacy and institutional leadership work in tandem. Participants will hear real-world examples of how grassroots organizing and agency-level decision-making can align to advance safer streets. All registrants will receive a link to the live presentation after registration. Register now in our bio!

Electric-assisted bicycles are playing an increasingly important role in North Carolina’s transportation system. As their use grows, so does the need for clear understanding of current regulations and how they effect safety, access, and future policy. Join BikeWalk NC for an informative webinar on North Carolina e-bike regulations, featuring Steven Goodridge. This session will provide an overview of existing laws, clarify key distinctions among electric motorized cycles, and explore how these regulations may shape transportation moving forward. A Q&A session will follow. Thursday, April 9 7:00–8:00 PM Register now in our bio!

We’re excited to welcome you to Carolina Beach for the 2026 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit! The event will take place September 17–19, 2026, and registration is now open! The Summit is a multi-day conference focused on the safety, health, community design, and equity dimensions of active mobility. It features nationally recognized and regional presenters, along with interactive, hands-on tools and experiences for attendees. The Summit is designed for transportation planners, engineers, elected officials, public health and city planning students, planning consultants, nonprofit and advocacy organizations, bike and pedestrian professionals, trail groups, and others interested in active mobility. Sessions will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront, with additional offsite educational and social opportunities. The link to register is now in our bio! @nc_ghsp @ncdotcom @waymo @boltonmenk @cbpd1925 @3wheel_therapy @capefearcyclists @gregorybikebus @pleasureislandchamber

This week, staff had the opportunity to present the Friendly Driver Program to the bus operators at @godurhamnc . These conversations are an important part of our work building safer streets for everyone. By connecting with professional drivers who are on our roads every day, we can share perspectives, talk through real-world roadway scenarios, and continue advocating for safer conditions for people walking, biking, and operating transit. 🚍️ 🚲🚶‍♂️ Want to bring the Friendly Driver Program to your community? The program is adaptable to different audiences including professional drivers, schools, community groups, and workplaces, and helps spark meaningful conversations about road safety. Reach out to Programs@bikewalknc.org to learn more.

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