‼️WEBINAR: Tools for Change – Designing Streets that Put Children First TOMORROW, Nov. 4, 12pm EST Discover how thoughtful street design can transform cities into inclusive, vibrant, and safe spaces for children and communities. Register: buff.ly/Yi7LINU

New guide from American Trails helps show the impact of trails and recreation in communities, with tips and templates to help small and volunteer-led groups collect data and share the benefits of outdoor recreation. www.americantrails.org/resources/a-...

Calling all U.S. cities big and small, rural and urban, that have made strides toward improving child and youth walking and biking safety! Apply for the 2026 Vision Zero for Youth Leadership Award by 12/15/25. Learn more at www.visionzeroforyouth.org/awards/us

ICYMI, the PBIC Messenger October issue went out this week! Catch up on recent announcements, news, and resources from the pedestrian and bicycle community. Subscribe to get next month’s issue delivered direct to your inbox: www.pedbikeinfo.org/newsroom/new...

With Walk & Roll to School Day celebrations happening this month, keep the focus on safe school zones. Join PBIC and National Center for Safe Routes to School for a webinar on Oct. 21 to learn how safety improvements in and around schools benefit everyone. Register: go.unc.edu/q4WQt

The start of October means the start of Walk & Roll to School Day celebrations all month long! On Oct 8, schools & communities nationwide will celebrate active commutes, safe routes, & a fun start to the day. Register and see more resources to support your events: www.walkbiketoschool.org

New research you can put to work: Center for Pedestrian & Bicyclist Safety (CPBS) Y1 completed projects support safer walking & biking. Highlights: vehicle design & pedestrian safety, context-sensitive speed limits, & arterial road characteristics & crashes. www.pedbikesafety.org/completed-pr...

There's still time to submit your ideas for the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, Inc. (APBP) 2026 webinar series! Share your research, projects, or ideas in active transportation. More details: buff.ly/cvAH3Ng Submit by 10/2: buff.ly/lpy5r3b

This time tomorrow you could be joining us for the 3rd session in the AASHTO Bike Guide Webinar Series: Additional Advances in Bicycling Design Sept. 11, 1 pm ET We'll cover shared lanes, bike lanes, signals, bikeways, wayfinding, facilities, and more. Register: www.pedbikeinfo.org/webinars/web...

Skeptics may ask: “Is Vision Zero worth it?” The answer is yes—when communities invest in safe street design, we see real, measurable results. Have you worked on a project in the past 5 years that saw measurable results. We’d love to hear it. Share your story here 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

If you missed the deadline to apply for our Community Connectors program, good news! We've extended the deadline to September 11, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Be sure to apply while you still can! All the information can be found here ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...

A new, independent group of industry-leading professionals and experts supporting bicycle and pedestrian data is forming, and they want your input. Help shape the group's direction: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Learn more + meeting details: sites.google.com/site/bikeped...

Our AASHTO Bike Guide webinar series continues with Part 2 this week, streaming live at 1 PM ET Thurs. July 31. Join us and Toole Design to explore the Design Principles of High-Comfort Bikeways: www.pedbikeinfo.org/webinars/web... ICYMI: Part 1 recording covers key concepts for planning & design.

🚶🏾‍♀️July 10 WEBINAR: Walkability is more popular than ever, but finding funding to promote it is a challenge. Join us for a conversation about the changing mobility funding environment, with an emphasis on non-governmental sources ➡️ buff.ly/GlM86p6 #ActivePeople

It’s not too late to join! The first session of PBIC’s free 3-part webinar series on the updated AASHTO Bike Guide kicks off tomorrow, June 26. Learn about major updates to the Guide and design approaches to bicycle planning tools and principles. Register for one or all three sessions.

We’re just 5 days away from #BikeRolltoSchoolDay on Wednesday, May 7! This annual celebration promotes safety, encourages kids to stay active, and highlights fun, healthy ways to get to school. Join thousands of communities nationwide. Register today and start planning at walkbiketoschool.org.

The Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) is now accepting proposals for their 2025 Virtual Summit: A Path to Progress. The 2-day online event (Sept 23-24) will feature 6 breakout sessions exploring key topics in active transportation. Submit proposals by May 27: buff.ly/qjrYwCt

Join Mineta Transportation Institute on May 6 for a conversation w/ historian @norton.bsky.social and Leah Shahum of @visionzeronet.bsky.social on what a century of pedestrian advocacy reveals about walking today, and what we can learn to advance safer streets moving forward. tinyurl.com/righttowalk

Applying for a Safe Streets & Roads for All grant? Join the USDOT tomorrow, 4/17, at 12:30pm ET for a webinar on #SS4A Action Plan funding. Learn about eligibility, application requirements, and activities that can be funded. www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A/...

#WalkabilityMatters #RuralRevitalization #StrongerTowns #MainStreetAmerica #ActiveTransportation #AmericaWalks

New research explores how changes in vehicle design and technology may help reduce the risk of pedestrian deaths and injuries. Join a webinar on April 17 to learn what recent findings suggest about opportunities to improve pedestrian safety. Register: unc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All #SS4A grant program is now accepting applications. Over $982 million is available to fund regional, local, and Tribal initiatives that prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. Apply by June 26. www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A

Happy #NationalWalkingDay2025! We're elevating the inspiring #StoriesFromTheField highlighting how communities, agencies, & advocates are working to advance safer walking for all: catsip.berkeley.edu/safety-stori...

Join Safe Routes Partnership for a webinar tomorrow, April 1, to learn about low-cost, community-driven projects that make an impact. Panelists will share: ✅ Planning tips ✅ Project ideas ✅ Real-world examples Register here: www.saferoutespartnership.org/resources/we...

Improving bridges can also mean improving connections. A new info brief from PBIC and Toole Design highlights how to support safe, comfortable multimodal travel during rehabilitation of existing bridges: www.pedbikeinfo.org/resources/re...

How can trails support community planning, recovery, and connection? Join @railstotrails.org for a webinar on April 3 to hear real-world examples of trails as essential infrastructure, from emergency response to economic recovery.

The @usdot.bsky.social FHWA's Office of Safety developed a list of proven safety countermeasures that have been field-tested and proven to reduce crashes. TRB's #NCHRP documents this work in our new report:

Can changing the timing of traffic signals improve pedestrian safety? Researchers aim to find out. To help make Oregon's road safer for everyone, @portlandstate.bsky.social is launching a new study funded by ODOT, in partnership with @utahstate.bsky.social. Learn more: trec.pdx.edu/news/psu-wil...

#Lifesavers2025 is underway! This conference brings together professionals committed to making our roads safer. If you're attending, connect with PBICers as they share research and resources to advance safer walking, biking, and micromobility.

New @ghsahq.bsky.social report shows that pedestrian fatalities dropped 2.6% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. While declining, they remain 48% higher than in early 2014. Fatalities increased in 23 states and D.C., decreased in 22 states, and stayed the same in 5 states.

Join @visionzeronet.bsky.social on 2/19 for a webinar on speed safety camera program strategies. Learn actionable steps to set appropriate fines, use funds to benefit communities, & achieve safety goals. Hear from local experts on real-world approaches. Learn more & register here: bit.ly/3X7RdPR

👀Urban Bikeway Design Guide sneak peek! 👀 Check out this excerpt on the importance of strong leadership to make streets safer and cities healthier and more joyful. An impactful leader starts by articulating a broad vision for city streets. nextcity.org/urbanis...

Join #Cities4Everyone with Gil @penalosag.bsky.social on 2/18 to explore how cities are making streets near schools safer for children. Learn how Barcelona and Paris redesigned 200+ school streets with traffic calming, pedestrian-friendly features, and green spaces. Register: bit.ly/3Vv1FA8

The first PBIC Messenger of the new year is here 📬 featuring new Complete Streets Primer, updated NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide and AASHTO Bike Guide, upcoming webinars, and much more. 🔗 Read now and subscribe for future issues direct to your inbox: www.pedbikeinfo.org/newsroom/new...

Join @visionzeronet.bsky.social & @strongtowns.org on 1/15 for a webinar exploring lessons from 18 cities that participated in the Strong Towns Crash Analysis Studio program. Learn how fast, affordable safety improvements are saving lives. Register here: visionzeronetwork.org/upcoming-web...