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The Bike Walk Macon team is working remotely. To break up the day, they walk, bike, and get some fresh air while practicing social distancing. Join their staff, board members, and local community members as they stroll, run, or ride in the next couple of weeks around Macon and Facebook live our adventures on the ... Read more
This webinar is about the issue of bike shops being designated as essential businesses. Scheduled speakers include: Pete Piccolo from Bicycle Colorado, who successfully amended their state’s order to say the bicycle repair is essential. Galen Mook from MassBike, who is currently working to bring additional clarity to Massachusetts’s order, but has already clarified that local communities can deem ... Read more
Terrapin Beer Company has partnered with Bikes & Beer to be part of its Social Distancing Ride. The virtual ride will take place during the month of April, and each registered rider gets a rider kit including two beer tokens to be used when the tasting room in Athens reopens! More information.
Medical expert Dr. Michael Roshon will give an update on the current state of the #COVID19 pandemic and all the precautions the cycling community should take to avoid the transmission of this coronavirus.
For the next six weeks, the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition will be offering a 6-lesson course. ONLINE! Whether you are riding our city streets out of necessity to get to work, to the pharmacy, to the grocery store, or to an appointment or you are wanting to just get out and move your body, the Atlanta Bicycle ... Read more
COVID19 has caused global upheaval in what feels like a blink of an eye. Mike Lydon, creator of The Open Streets Project, will explain what Tactical Urbanism is and how cities can, and are, leveraging its core principles to respond to this global crisis. And David Uniman Cruz, former Bicycle Manager for the city of ... Read more
During this time of extreme social distancing, much of the local guidance includes outdoor exercise as essential, and many public health experts are reinforcing the importance of being physically active. It’s vital to our wellness and boosting our immunity. However, many communities don’t have outdoor facilities equipped to handle the surge in use, especially as ... Read more
Every Friday Bike Walk Savannah will release a new virtual bike ride route for you to check out, ranging from 3-20 miles. They'll be doing the ride on Friday morning (weather permitting), and they encourage you to fit that week's ride into your schedule. More information.
During this webinar, we will dive more deeply into finding the correct grant or loans for your business, the process of applying for grants and loans and what those mean for your business and employees. We'll be joined by Burl Kelton, Public Affairs Specialist at the Small Business Association to help navigate Emergency Injury Disaster ... Read more
Staying physically active is important for both physical AND mental health, and is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic. That's why Bike Walk Savannah is encouraging everyone to get out for a walk around their neighborhood or yard! Tune in on Wednesday for a prompt of something to share from your adventure, and take photos ... Read more
It's all about social distancing and coping with staying at home. Take a nice leisurely bike ride and post a video of your personal bike party in this facebook event. In your video, tell us why biking is important to you, your family, your kids, or your community. Ride fun, safe, and solo (or with ... Read more
Cities are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and are facing significant challenges such as how to provide reliable transportation for health and other essential workers while promoting public safety. The Resilience & Transportation webinar series will explore how transportation agencies and governments around the world are responding to the challenges presented by ... Read more
The economic collapse brought on by the spread of COVID-19 has necessitated urgent action to protect our economy. With a $2 trillion emergency stabilization package already approved, Congress and the administration will continue developing other economic recovery legislation over the coming weeks and months. It should prioritize safety and increase access to jobs and other ... Read more
Cities across the globe are adapting to new mobility needs as transit systems shut down. New opportunities in micro-mobility are emerging and playing a critical role in helping cities build resilience in the time of this crisis. Join CPEX for a discussion with Harriet Tregoning of the New Urban Mobility Alliance and Beth Osborne of ... Read more
Hear three panelists share their current thinking on the transportation challenges that we are facing and how they’re responding and planning ahead. We will also discuss biking's unique role in the Coronavirus Era and how we can support more people to take up riding at this time.
Communities throughout the United States and the world are finding that there are too few places where people can walk, bike, and roll while maintaining safe distance from each other. As the public health need for physical space continues, communities are starting to adapt streets to provide the public spaces required for biking and walking ... Read more
As Congress plans for the country’s economic recovery from COVID-19, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) has been collecting compelling opportunities for trail and active transportation networks to play a critical role in getting people back to work while contributing to healthy, safe and equitable communities.
Tactical Urbanism includes low-cost, temporary changes to the built environment, usually in cities, intended to improve local neighborhoods and city gathering places. Tactical urbanism is also commonly referred to as guerrilla urbanism, pop-up urbanism, city repair, or D.I.Y. urbanism. Weston Stroud leads this walk and talks about ways to engage communities and how to empower ... Read more
Building on our recently released reflections and recommendations on Mobility Justice and COVID-19, the Untokening and Pueblo Planning are hosting a series of Transformative Talks to continue to share ideas, uplift community-based narratives and strategies, and create a healing space for BIPOC community leaders, advocates and practitioners engaged in mobility justice. The conversation around open ... Read more
Take a ride with Bike Walk Macon's executive director, Rachel Umana, from Tattnall Square Park to Downtown Macon. Along the way, Rachel Umana, Executive Director, will stop and highlight several interventions that Bike Walk Macon has led in the past to improve mobility in Macon, including Open Streets Macon, a bike rack donation program, artistic ... Read more
Walk though Mariana Furlin’s neighborhood, social distancing and talking with neighbors. What do neighbors bring to your daily life? How do neighborhoods support each other? Why are neighbors important during Covid-19? Join Mariana and her little dog Gus as they chat with neighbors and explore the importance of a friendly neighborhood spiderweb.
May 4: INSPIRE: Decorate your sidewalk, windows or bike with signs of encouragement for your neighbors to bike and walk. For motivation to get biking, older students and caregivers can check out this inspirational video from People for Bikes. May 5: PREPARE: Conduct a bike safety and helmet fit check. Do you have a bicycle? ... Read more
During this webinar we will explain how electric mountain bike (eMTB) pilot programs can assist land managers in making data-driven decisions regarding e-bike use on their trails. We will cover the basics on how to implement a pilot program, how pilot programs can benefit communities, and lessons learned from other land managers who have completed ... Read more
In dense urban centers, residents have been flocking to parks for fresh air and exercise during the pandemic, while others have taken to the sidewalks for essential travel. But some park facilities are closing due to overcrowding, while sidewalks have proven too narrow to safely accommodate growing pedestrian volumes with physical distancing requirements. Meanwhile, other ... Read more
The "My Bike Macon project" is an ongoing series of portraits and profiles of Maconites who use a bicycle to get around for more than just recreation. These photos highlight people who bike to get to work or school, or bike to run errands, or bike to improve their health. Together, these images and stories ... Read more
Previous plans to expand bike networks and more space for pedestrians are being fast-tracked as stay-at-home orders for COVID-19 demand more room for people to adequately practice social distancing while remaining active and making trips for essential goods and services. As cities move quickly, it is important for them to have tools to rapidly create ... Read more
The Bass Center for Transformative Placemaking at Brookings will examine the evolving landscape, address what role city leaders and public space managers are playing in ensuring equitable access to safe open space during the pandemic, and discuss what supports are still needed to create a more equitable public realm in the near and long term. ... Read more
Ride together (virtually) with Bike Walk Savannah this weekend for the Eighth Annual Savannah CycloFemme, sponsored by the Law Office of Joseph J. Steffen, Jr. The ride route will be posted on Friday at 10 a.m., but you can join in at any point! Post photos and videos from your ride on social media and ... Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected communities of color throughout metro Atlanta with respect to health, housing, small businesses and jobs, transportation, education, and more. Relief and recovery efforts are compounding existing inequities. The effective design and implementation of community engagement and outreach efforts during and after the COVID-19 crisis must acknowledge and address historical, ... Read more
Join the East Coast Greenway Alliance for a compelling dialog with Dean Moss of the Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail in Beaufort, South Carolina, and City of Myrtle Beach Planner Kelly Mezzapelle. Moss, Mezzapelle and our Georgia and South Carolina Coordinator Brent Buice will discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting coastal South Carolina ... Read more
We’re at a turning point for parks and open space in America. Parks have emerged as essential to healthy, resilient communities during the pandemic, but the crisis has also laid bare the dire inequalities in outdoor access across the nation. Right now, we’re on the brink of a defining legislative victory: securing full and dedicated ... Read more
It's all about social distancing and coping with staying at home. Take a nice leisurely bike ride and post a video of your personal bike party in this facebook event. In your video, tell us why biking is important to you, your family, your kids, or your community. Ride fun, safe, and solo (or with ... Read more
Friday May 15 through Sunday May 17, Team Give Back will be hosting a VIRTUAL athletic event. All proceeds will benefit Carsten, so mark your calendars!! You can participate in a 1-mile Fun Run and 5K for the runners and walkers and for the cyclist we have a 25, and 50 mile bike option. More ... Read more
USA Cycling will share insights from its nation-wide rider survey regarding, among other things, what they hope to see from events moving forward. This webinar will introduce and explain an event risk assessment tool and return to cycling events guidelines derived from those created by the CDC, WHO and, United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee ... Read more
Cities across the US are planning and prioritizing low-stress networks that support bicycling and walking, working to integrate active travel into their transportation system. This two-part webinar series will profile the experiences of several cities – Houston, Minneapolis, and San Jose – as they start turning their plans into action. Using rapid deployment and quick-build ... Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting social distancing have reshaped the transportation landscape: transit ridership has plummeted; normally congested highways have emptied; and some micromobility companies are pulling out of cities as demand has bottomed out. The pandemic, as well as our response measures, have not impacted all communities equally, and in many ways reflect and ... Read more
Yes, the time of the Corona Virus is both confusing and challenging for everyone right now but our clearer skies and traffic calmed streets are also the perfect time to create a more dynamic media relations strategy to call attention to active mobility. We’re living in a time of disruption. Now more than ever it’s ... Read more
The Eighth Annual Matt’s Moon River Cruise, presented by the Law Office of Joseph J. Steffen, will be held virtually May 21-26 — from wherever you are. The event is named in memory of Matt Kohler, who was hit from behind by a driver on July 26, 2012 while riding his bike on U.S. Highway ... Read more
Savannah's level topography, dense urban form, and warm weather make it a great place to get around by bike. However, Savannah also has a high rate of traffic crashes involving people on bikes. This free one hour webinar will equip you to avoid the most common hazards and become more confident riding in the city. ... Read more
With Congress scrambling to address unprecedented unemployment and an economy in free-fall, negotiations over stimulus packages present new possibilities for one of the Trump administration’s long-promised priorities: infrastructure. In this webinar, we will explore new and innovative policy approaches that will generate more value from existing U.S. infrastructure, including asset recycling and public-private partnerships. We ... Read more
How does the proposed HEROES Act impact transportation? Will congressional COVID-19 recovery efforts address transportation needs and the changes we are seeing in our streets? This webinar will discuss what's happening on Capitol Hill from our vantage point, share what the League of American Bicyclists is doing, and offer ways for you to take action. ... Read more
This webinar will describe various strategies communities are implementing in response to increased demands for safe public space for walking and cycling during the COVID-19 crisis. Researchers at UNC’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center will present on an effort to collect and analyze data on these strategies in order to identify community-based factors related to ... Read more
How do we respond to anti-Black racism in urbanist practices and conversations? Moderator: Jay Pitter Panel: Orlando Bailey, BridgeDetroit & Urban Consultate Tamika Butler, Toole Design Anthonia Ogundele, Ethós Lab Will Prosper, Montréal-Nord Républik & Hoodstock Registration
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Communities panel discussion will be the second in a series of events on “Cities and Regions in the Post-Coronavirus Era,” initiating community conversations on what lesson we can learn from this crisis to create a more resilient and sustainable world. What will be the economic implications for communities due ... Read more
Cities across the globe are implementing low-cost, flexible transportation solutions to address emerging needs from the pandemic. These solutions have been marketed as “active” or “slow” streets—to enable those sheltered in place to recreate safely. As we slowly return to work, cities will need to creatively think about getting more people to and from work ... Read more
Crisis precipitates change. The novel Coronavirus has transformed our lived experience in the blink of an eye, generating mass uncertainty and economic upheaval while laying bare the inequities in America. As we witness the struggle to maintain a sense of self, purpose, and hope, it is paramount to understand that the collective utility of the ... Read more
Join USA Cycling for this webinar, which will include information on: • Riding and racing during pandemic • New event organizer forum • Event trends with BikeReg • Mitigating risk in registration and results • Case study on running an event during COVID Register
The impact of COVID-19 has heightened the role that greenways and conserved greenspace play in providing critically important outdoor space for human activity, while at the same time promoting public health, safety, and well-being.
As the nation works to manage the spread of COVID-19, having access to trails and safe spaces for walking and biking has been essential to people’s health, safety and well-being. Nationwide, trail use spiked to rates 200% higher than last year, bike counts on trails hit a high point of more than 350% higher than ... Read more
Join Ohio State University faculty and industry experts for a conversation about the potential implications of COVID-19 for the design of our communities and various modes of transportation, including air travel, personal vehicles, and public transit, micro-mobility and ride-hailing services. Panelists Chris Atkinson, Senior Leadership Office of Research, College of Engineering Jennifer Clark, Professor and ... Read more
During the coronavirus pandemic, cities saw a decade’s-worth mobility transformation within just three months. But as life returns to a new normal, will those changes last? Will America turn the page on car-centered mobility? In this live discussion, leading American mobility experts offer an exclusive insight to the decision-making process happening right now across the ... Read more
What’s likely to linger in the aftermath of the global COVID crisis are the impacts on local and regional governments that provide the services citizens experience most directly in their daily lives. Faced with budget shortfalls, growing to-do lists for routine tasks delayed by the emergency, and general uncertainty about a “new normal,” how might ... Read more
Re-allocating space on streets to accommodate new uses – particularly for walking, biking, and being – is not new. However, COVID-era needs have accelerated the process that many communities use to make such street transitions.. Many communities quickly understood that the street is actually a public place and a public good that serves broader public ... Read more
