BikeWalk NC

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2023/11/280-million-e-bikes-are-slashing-oil-demand-far-more-than-electric-vehicles/?ck_subscriber_id=958545689
Electric Micromobility makes a difference.

280 million e-bikes are slashing oil demand far more than electric vehicles E-bikes and scooters displace 4x as much demand for oil as all of the EVs in the world.

https://www.kittelson.com/ideas/why-crosswalk-design-matters/

"testing demonstrated that HVCs influence crosswalk exchanges in several important ways:

- HVCs have a positive effect on driver yielding rates with or without additional signage.
- HVCs most improve the yielding behavior of people driving between 20 and 30 mph.
- HVCs’ influence on the yielding behavior diminishes as vehicle speed increases beyond 30 mph."

As covered in the NC Friendly Driver Program, the risk of fatality in a pedestrian/motorist crash is four times higher at 30mph than at 20mph. As such, the improved yielding behavior of drivers at High Visibility Crosswalks can save lives.

NC Governor's Highway Safety Program

A New FHWA Guide on Why Crosswalk Marking Design Matters | Kittelson & Associates, Inc. The FHWA Guide for Marked Crosswalk Design, Spacing, Placement, and Safety draws attention to the effects of crosswalk design. Learn how we conducted this analysis and what our research revealed.

A request for your support from BikeWalk NC ahead of Giving Tuesday.

Our state has seen an increasing number of traffic deaths and serious injuries, especially among people walking and biking, that have had profound and lasting effects on the lives of individuals and families. You or someone you know may even be one of those affected.

These tragedies—many of them preventable–serve as stark reminders of the urgent need for all of us to come together and take action to address the root causes of such events.

BikeWalk NC is working for a future where biking and walking are safe, accessible, and even preferred modes of transportation for people of all ages and abilities. We are committed to promoting safe and accessible active mobility of all types, and are uniquely positioned to make positive advancements toward this vision. Generous donors like you help us continue to advocate for policies and infrastructure that prioritize the safety and well-being of people who use our transportation networks throughout our great state.

We are reaching out to you with a heartfelt request to consider making a donation (https://bikewalknc.wildapricot.org/Donate) to support our efforts. Your contribution to BikeWalk NC will directly impact our current efforts to:

Advocate for Safer Streets: Bikewalk NC has been working with legislators, policymakers and community leaders on legislation to improve and implement policies that enhance the safety of cyclists and pedestrians and allow for funding for the development of all types of bike facilities, crosswalks, greenways, trails and other essential infrastructure.

Educate: As the recipient of a grant from the NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program we have been able to provide educational programs like the North Carolina Friendly Driver Program as well as the online North Carolina Bicycle Safety Quiz to schools, communities, professional drivers, and law enforcement agencies to raise awareness about the rights and responsibilities of active mobility users, fostering a culture of mutual respect on our transportation corridors.

Engage and Empower: BikeWalk NC hosts the annual NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit and other activities throughout the year that allow us to connect with stakeholders and allies across North Carolina, empowering and helping local advocates to promote change at the grassroots level, and building a network of safe streets advocates statewide.

We invite you to become a valued partner in our mission. Any contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference, and is truly appreciated. Together, we can enable the creation of safer, healthier, and more connected communities, accessible for all.

Yours in action,

Terry Lansdell, Executive Director, BikeWalk NC,
and the Board of BikeWalk NC

A sea of shoes during a memorial in Raleigh represents thousands of deaths, injuries on NC roads Families held a memorial in Raleigh to remember the lives of loved ones lost to traffic accidents over the past year.

https://narrowlanes.americanhealth.jhu.edu/
Excellent content on the benefits of narrowing lanes and its impact on bicycle and pedestrian safety.

Home | Narrow Lanes Save Lives New research funded by the Bloomberg American Health Initiative examines how narrowing travel lanes can help make communities safer and healthier.

https://qcnerve.com/north-carolina-bike-policy/
BikeWalk NC Director Terry Lansdell and Board Member Steven Goodridge feature prominently in this Queen City Nerve article.
NC Governor's Highway Safety Program

How Lawmakers Could Make Cycling Safer for North Carolinians | Queen City Nerve Queen City Nerve reached out to more than a dozen cyclists and cycling policy experts, asking them for their favorite cheap or free changes.

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Drivers Are Killing Our Children. We Need to Talk About It. — Streetsblog USA "Car drivers’ rights are not more important than children’s rights to be safe on our streets. "

https://triad-city-beat.com/where-the-sidewalks-end-volunteers-conduct-walkability-audits-in-two-winston-salem-neighborhoods/
Walk audits can be a great first step to bring about needed change to the walkability of a street, intersection, or neighborhood by assessing and documenting poor conditions and deficiencies in infrastructure. AARP has great resources available at you are interested in conducting a walk audit in your area.

Where the sidewalks end: Volunteers conduct walkability audits in two Winston-Salem neighborhoods Featured photo: The sidewalk at the corner of Gerald Street and 12th Street in Winston-Salem. (photo by Gale Melcher) Once you participate in a walk audit, a

https://www.lmc.edu/about/news-center/articles/2023/cycling-studies-alumni.htm
An article highlighting two graduates of the Cycling Studies program taught by BikeWalk NC President Ted Silver at Lees-McRae College.

What does a career in the cycling industry look like? Alumni TJ Trotter and Cody Phillips discuss their journeys pursuing their passion For 2015 graduates Cody Phillips and TJ Trotter, working in the cycling industry was a dream they had stoked the flames of for years. Both Phillips and Trotter had loved the sport since they were young and had competed on the cycling team while at Lees-McRae. While their personal and athletic intere...

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-22/us-bike-trips-have-soared-since-2019?srnd=citylab-CRTPO - Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization

“Nationally, annual average daily bicycle trips per year climbed 37% between 2019 and 2022. Within that time period, 2020 and 2021 saw sharp gains, with bike trips flattening out in 2022. While there hasn’t been any backsliding, the report states that “the flat line in 2022 is a warning that continued investment in safety-focused active transportation infrastructure … will be critical to re-animating growth.”

US Bike Trips Have Soared Since 2019 New data reveals big gains in cycling since the start of Covid-19. But there’s a warning, too.

A recent post from BikeWalk NC board member Bruce Tretter.

Urgent Need to Improve Road Safety: BikeWalk North Carolina at NC State Fair and Sustain Charlotte's Biketoberfest Lots of positive take aways about the urgent need to improve traffic safety from BikeWalk North Carolina at North Carolina State Fair 2023 and AARP at Sustain Charlotte's Biketoberfest

Last Saturday BikeWalk NC took park in the NC Governor's Highway Safety Program Safety City at the NC 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 sharing the road with vulnerable users.

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If you attended the 2023 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit we would like your feedback. Please take few minutes share your thoughts on the event via the survey below.

2023 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit Survey We hope that you will take the time to share your thoughts and feedback on the event.

https://www.wcnc.com/article/entertainment/television/charlotte-today/keeping-young-drivers-and-teen-drivers-safe-sponsored-by-north-carolina-alliance-for-safe-transportation-ncast/275-90cffda1-7c35-44d2-97cd-c8e8903b4702
This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week. As part of NCAST’s commitment to change teen driving behavior behind the wheel and make them safer drivers, NCAST is launching a statewide awareness campaign.

Keeping young drivers and teen drivers safe - sponsored by North Carolina Alliance for Safe Transportation (NCAST) National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 15th-21st

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbHS_oKPT1k&list=PLXUK2fNtdHeEORMIaS2nOwIcCyLnOViG2
Video of all sessions from the recent NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit are now available on our YouTube channel!

001 Welcome Creating My Own Lane Erick Cedeno Erick Cedeño (Opening Keynote)Erick Cedeño is an explorer, a historian, and an engaging storyteller. He has been featured in multiple national and local publ...

https://www.ncdot.gov/initiatives-policies/environmental/climate-change/Pages/electric-vehicles.aspx
The North Carolina Carbon Reduction Strategy is available for review and comment through November 10, 2023. This strategy was developed using input generated through the development of the North Carolina Clean Transportation Plan and from the state’s metropolitan and rural planning organizations. Comments can be made by clicking on the “Submit Comments” button.

NCDOT: N.C. Clean Transportation Plan - Transportation Emission Reduction Projects NCDOT

Catawba College, the host of our 2023 Summit, will be hosting a presentation by East Coast Greenway Alliance Executive Director, Dennis Markatos-Soriano. The event "Alternative Transportation for a Healthier Future" will take place next Thursday, October 19th at 6:30pm. If you are in or around the Salisbury area be sure to check it out.

Visit https://bit.ly/3FfRdUQ to register.

NTSB Webinar: Communicating and Connecting Safety Messages with Minority/Underserved Youth The NTSB will host a webinar on how to better communicate and connect safety messages with minority/underserved youth. Join the meeting: https://ntsb.zoomgov.com/j/1614008476?pwd=SHA2LzV2WEFqNFhnVkhLcEMzTUgwUT09

Fun and Purposeful BikeWalk North Carolina Bike Summit Glad I attended and learned a lot at fun and purposeful BikeWalkNC Bike Summit.

https://www.saludagradetrail.org/saluda-grade-news/nc-budget-includes-funding-for-saluda-grade-trail
More great news for an area that has received federal grant funding for the Ecusta Trail as well.

NC Budget Includes Funding for Saluda Grade Trail | Saluda Grade Trail The newly approved state budget includes $12 million over two years to purchase the portion of the rail corridor in North Carolina.

Some great pictures from our staff and board members from the last week. If you took pictures at the Summit you would like to share please tag us or share your albums, we would love to see everyone's memories and experiences.

We would also like to take a moment to once again thank the sponsors that helped to bring you this year's summit: North Carolina Department of Transportation Blue Ridge Bicycle Club AARP North Carolina Asheville on Bikes Land Design, Inc. Bike Durham Bolton & Menk, Inc. CAPE FEAR CYCLISTS Terry Benjey Bicycling Foundation John R McAdams Company AAA The Auto Club Group Great Trails NC Sustain Charlotte & New Belgium Brewing

A huge thank you to City of Salisbury, North Carolina - Government, Visit Rowan County, NC, Rowan Moves, Rowan County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Catawba College, N.C. Transportation Museum, and The Pedal Factory for welcoming the BikeWalk NC Transportation Summit with open arms and genuine hospitality.
We heard so many inspiring speakers on Friday, and on Saturday, we had some great active sessions with two walk audits and a bike ride to the NC Transportation Museum. Even the weather was outstanding. Thank you, Salisbury!

Great coverage of the Summit from the Salisbury Post.

Catawba College welcomes BikeWalk NC for their 12th annual Transportation Summit - Salisbury Post SALISBURY — Starting Thursday and ending Saturday, Catawba College is hosting BikeWalk NC’s 12th annual Transportation Summit. BikeWalk NC is a non-profit whose objective it is to create safer streets for cyclists and pedestrians on a state level. Every year, it organizes a summit that attracts ...

Sustain Charlotte is helping to advance sustainability in Charlotte through smart growth, and, of course, that includes smart transportation. We are so grateful for their sponsorship of the NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit.
You only have 2 days left to register. Do it now! https://www.bikewalknc.org/nc-bikewalk-summit/

We couldn't put on the Summit without the help of several local partners, including City of Salisbury, North Carolina - Government, Visit Rowan County, NC, The Pedal Factory, Catawba College, N.C. Transportation Museum, as well as a terrific group of volunteers.
There are only a few days left to register! Avoid FOMO, register now! https://bit.ly/BWNCSummit

https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/nc/salisbury
Be sure to pack your bike and/or your walking shoes for the 12th Annual NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit. The weather forecast is looking perfect for active transportation in and around City of Salisbury, North Carolina Thursday-Saturday.

Salisbury, NC 10-Day Weather Forecast | Weather Underground Salisbury Weather Forecasts. Weather Underground provides local & long-range weather forecasts, weatherreports, maps & tropical weather conditions for the Salisbury area.

Planning on Riding Your Bike Around Salisbury During the Summit?

We have created maps to help you navigate to many of the Summit destinations in and around Salisbury. This link provides both printable pdf. maps and cue sheets, as well as downloadable fit. files for use with Garmin or other GPS bike computers.

2023 Summit Route Maps - Google Drive

We share the roads with cars. Lots of cars. So we are happy to have the support of AAA Carolinas recognizing the importance of the work that we do. Thank you, AAA, for your sponsorship of the NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit!

We're so grateful to Land Design, Inc. for their sponsorship of this year's NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit. And we thank them for their work in making communities work for the people in them.

The Summit is next week & we have a great program for you. It isn't too late to register—but time is running out!
It's Choose Your Price registration. How cool is that?!
https://bit.ly/BWNCSummit

Wondering how Durham found the political will to fund its Vision Zero program and seek/receive funding for safe road improvements? Come hear John Tallmadge speak at the Summit. Still time to register! Big thanks to Bike Durham, also, for their sponsorship. https://bit.ly/BWNCSummit

The 2023 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit is now just two weeks away. For all those attending, do not forget about the social happening Friday evening hosted by our friends and partners at . Kreyol Flavors and New Sarum Brewing Company will have food and cold beverages for purchase. Can't wait to see everyone there.