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2018 BikeWalk Summit
Kenneth Withrow, MPO Staff
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The 2018 BikeWalk Summit will be hosted in the Raleigh area on October 19 and 20 at the Raleigh Convention Center. Kenneth Withrow will provide background on the BikeWalk Summit and highlight some of the events happening during the Summit.
The mission of the summit is to:
● Educate local government staff, bicycle advocates, and policy leaders;
● Promote bicycling and walking as valid forms of transportation and as economic drivers; and
● Foster collaboration between NC's various bicycle and pedestrian stakeholders;
● Highlight NC’s dedication toward becoming a premier bicycle friendly state.
This year the theme is “Moving Communities Forward” with emphasis on Vision Zero, Complete Streets, Safe Routes to School; Health and Equity; and Economic Benefits and Return on Investment. National speakers have been identified to address these major topic areas.
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