MGR 2020 will have a bit of a different feel, but all the same fun! This year participants from all over will pledge to bike, walk, run or roll a certain amount of miles from October 1 to October 31. At the same time, participants will set personal and team fundraising goals to support Bike ... Read more
Grady can't do it alone. It takes a team. Let's raise some critical funds for Grady! Registration is $25. Everyone gets a virtual goody bag and is eligible for great incentives, starting with a VeloCity t-shirt when you raise $50! There is no fundraising minimum and no age minimum. No wheels? No problem. We invite ... Read more
Join us for a combination of fun, fitness, fundraising, competition and awareness as we celebrate and educate our community on the brilliant lives of HBCU alumni. Those legends who were pillars in the birth of the Student Movement forced open the doors to many of the liberties we enjoy today. We will raise money for ... Read more
Transportation Alternatives’ sixth annual Vision Zero Cities will bring leaders from government, academia, advocacy and industry to your desk. Featuring an extended week-long schedule this year, Vision Zero Cities will explore challenges and opportunities on our streets as we work in pursuit of a world with zero traffic fatalities. Hear about the innovative policies changing ... Read more
This year’s Not ‘Back to Normal’: Mapping a Just Transportation Recovery from COVID-19, a remote learning series presented by the UCLA Lake Arrowhead Symposium, will consider the transportation system before, during, and after COVID-19. COVID-19 has produced a profound shock to transportation systems already rife with inequities and inefficiencies. The intensity and speed with which ... Read more
Latinos face many transportation inequities that impact their ability to build health and wealth. This is due in part to a lack of diversity among decision makers, planners, and engineers and ethnocentric policies, projects, and investments that reinforce the auto-centric status quo. Ultimately, past and present planning practices have failed to be inclusive of Latino ... Read more
Mark your calendar! BikeAthens is presenting its monthly edition of How to Bike, Athens via Zoom teleconference. They will cover the basics of making sure your bike is in good condition, go over the laws regarding bike riding, give tips on how to ride safely, how to keep your bike from being stolen, and answer ... Read more
Cycling at the Intersections, a virtual event, will discuss the experiences of Black trans, femme, women, and non-binary cyclists with featured speakers. More information.
Around the U.S., practitioners at state, regional, and local levels have been leading efforts to integrate health metrics in transportation planning to identify and measure health outcomes resulting from transportation projects. Panelists will share experiences in building partnerships, communicating across disciplines, and linking diverse data sources to gain a more complete understanding of the impacts ... Read more
Learn from industry experts, advocates, and practitioners about how to collect and apply trail count data, and how to leverage that data in order to achieve meaningful, tangible changes in your community. More information.
This webinar will focus on the best ways to create livable and equitable urban spaces as we plan for a more sustainable future. Specifically, we will discuss the benefits of greenways for sustainable transport and health and effective communication to users of public transportation. The utilization of clean technology and innovations will also be highlighted ... Read more
Join Bike Walk Savannah and Live Oak Public Libraries for a virtual tour of some of Downtown Savannah's best Literary Locations! This Friday field trip will include stops featuring Savannah locations like the Carnegie Library, Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home, and Mercer House. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram stories for facts about each stop, as ... Read more
Join Transportation for America, City of Bellevue, and the City of Edmonton on Friday, October 23 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm ET to hear how the cities have used video analytics to improve transportation safety in their communities. Franz Loewenherz from the City of Bellevue will share how the city is leveraging traffic conflict analytics ... Read more
After much consideration regarding the ongoing surge of Coronavirus cases in Georgia, and the safety for Paceline participants, Paceline leadership has made the difficult decision to take this year’s annual event virtual on October 24th. Funding for cancer research has been negatively impacted by the pandemic, while the need is ever-present. While we will not be ... Read more
Transportation planning and project development present opportunities to use prioritization criteria that incorporate health considerations as well as increase collaboration between health and transportation agencies during the process. The 2020 update of Virginia's Pedestrian Safety Action Plan includes a systemic pedestrian safety analysis to identify priority corridors for improving pedestrian safety. VDOT collaborated with the ... Read more
Formal policies recognizing the need to connect health and transportation agencies can ensure that common visions, understanding, and resources needed for interagency collaboration are in place. This webinar focuses on multisolving and systems work at the policy level, highlighting efforts where public health helped engage the public and advocate to elected officials to advance active ... Read more
Cyclists, if you have been itching to put the hammer down during this COVID-hampered year, here’s your chance. Firefly Trail Inc. is hosting a virtual race on roads near the future route of the trail in conjunction with the opening of the trail in Winterville. For COVID safety, riders will ride individually and upload their ... Read more
In the face of a global pandemic, Grady stands strong. But the fight is not over and we need you more than ever. While we cannot physically be together, we do hope you will join us to ride, on Nov. 7, 2020 in support of Grady Hospital. Why Grady? At Grady, lifesaving never stops. Every hour of ... Read more
This webinar will provide specific steps for developing and designating a state scenic byway, the intrinsic qualities for recognizing a state route, the application process and schedule, and how to share an engaging experience for the visitor. Additional insights on the unique process for developing recreational trails - for hiking, bicycling, and other nature-based activities ... Read more
Atlanta’s getting better by bike, and the best way to enjoy it is confidently! This instructional ride will help you improve your experience and safety while pedaling our city’s streets. Find more details & RSVP for classes at https://www.atlantabike.org/citycycling. Classes are free & occur the second Wednesday of every month. Give your city cycling confidence ... Read more