BikeWalk NC

08/26/2026

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

08/19/2026

We are hiring! BikeWalk NC is looking for a Program Manager to join our team.

This role will help lead programs and partnerships that make walking, biking, and rolling safer and more accessible across North Carolina. If you’re passionate about community engagement, active transportation, and turning ideas into action, we’d love to hear from you. Submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with “Program Manager BWNC 2026” in the subject line. Qualified candidates will receive follow-up questions after application materials are reviewed. Applications are due September 7, 2026. The anticipated start date is October 1, 2026.

Read the full job description here:

08/19/2026

Want to help make North Carolina a better place to walk, bike, and roll?

We’re looking for a Program Coordinator to support our statewide programs, events, community partners, and outreach efforts. If you’re organized, community-minded, and excited about active transportation, this could be the role for you! Submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with “Program Coordinator BWNC 2026” in the subject line.

Applications are due September 7, 2026. BikeWalk North Carolina anticipates a start date October 1, 2026. Read more about the role here:

08/12/2026

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

06/16/2026

🚲 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 [email protected] 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. https://bikewalknc.wildapricot.org/event-6464500

06/15/2026

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! https://bikewalknc.wildapricot.org/event-6464500
Carolina Beach Police Department, NC Governor's Highway Safety Program

06/15/2026

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

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

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

05/19/2026

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