BikeWalk NC

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 The War on Cars 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. https://bikewalknc.wildapricot.org/event-6464500

On Friday September 17th, summit attendees will hear from Noah Miterko of PeopleForBikes.org 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! https://bikewalknc.wildapricot.org/event-6464500

BikeWalk NC is proud to share The Million Mile from Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation this September. 💛

This nationwide campaign brings people together to walk, run, and bike toward a shared goal of one million miles — all to raise awareness and critical funding for childhood cancer research and better treatments for kids and families.

It’s a powerful reminder of how movement can create impact far beyond our streets and trails. If you’re able, we encourage you to get involved and add your miles for a meaningful cause.

Learn more and participate: https://www.alexslemonade.org/campaign/the-million-mile-2026

The Million Mile 2026 Run, walk or ride and join us this September during childhood cancer awareness month. Go the extra mile, raise money for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) and fund innovative research for better treatments and more cures for kids fighting cancer.

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! https://bikewalknc.wildapricot.org/event-6648049

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! https://bikewalknc.wildapricot.org/event-6648149

Electric assisted bicycles and other electric bikes are becoming an increasingly common way to travel across North Carolina. As their popularity grows, so do questions about how they are defined under state law and how they should be safely integrated into our transportation system.

Join BikeWalk NC for an upcoming webinar exploring E-Bike Regulations in North Carolina.

This session will provide an overview of how electric-assisted bicycles are defined under North Carolina law and discuss the broader landscape of electric cycles that can reach higher speeds. We will also explore safety considerations and policy conversations that communities across the country are beginning to navigate as these technologies evolve.

BikeWalk NC Webinar: E-Bike Regulations in North Carolina
Date: April 9, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

This webinar is highly recommended for industry professionals, law enforcement, transportation engineers, advocates, planners, local officials, riders, and anyone interested in better understanding how e-bikes fit into North Carolina’s transportation system. We look forward to having you join the conversation.

To register, visit https://bikewalknc.wildapricot.org/event-6610953
Please view BikeWalk NC's Public Statement below.

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.

https://bikewalknc.wildapricot.org/event-6464500