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The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center is funded by FHWA to promote a safe, accessible, and equitable transportation system for all. We offer webinars, resources, training, and more!

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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 09/06/2026
6/17: Join our free webinar, “Celebrating Safety Month: How Trails Are Making Active Transportation Networks Safer." Tune in to learn about the important role connected trail networks play in advancing safe outcomes for all road users. Learn more: www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#upc…
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
New to Vision Zero or working on a Vision Zero plan? Join @visionzeronet.bsky.social on May 21 for Vision Zero 101: Fundamentals & Your Questions Answered. Space is limited, but spots are still available. Submit questions in advance through registration: visionzeronetwork.org/upcoming-web...
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Vision Zero 101: Fundamentals & Your Questions Answered | Vision Zero Network
If you're new to Vision Zero, exploring how to get started, or developing your first Vision Zero plan, this session is for you. Join us for this Vision Zero 101 deep-dive during which we'll break down...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
What’s one safety improvement your community has been waiting to fund? Don’t wait – #SS4A funding can help bring it to life. Learn how: visionzeronetwork.org/resources/sa...
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Join the Center for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety tomorrow (12/3) for a webinar sharing findings from a nationwide survey on how State DOTs approach emerging data tools for active transportation safety. Register: unm.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: State DOTs' Adoption and Use of Emerging Data Sources for Active Transportation Safety. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joini...
Emerging data sources and technologies offer new opportunities to enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety. As these tools become more accessible, agencies vary widely in how extensively they use them....
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America Walks @americawalks.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
‼️ WEBINAR December 10! 👟👩🏾‍🦽🚸 How can we redesign existing streets for safety? Join Designing Safe Streets: The Latest to hear from Jeremy Chrzan from Toole Design Group on current best practices and evolving trends in street design. Join us ➡️ buff.ly/vCNtXab
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
New top 10 list from @visionzeronet.bsky.social highlights ways communities can strengthen their Vision Zero commitments: from active task forces and safer speeds to aligning land use with Safe System principles and elevating crash victim voices. See more: visionzeronetwork.org/top-10-ways-...
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Top 10 Ways to Reinforce Local Vision Zero Commitments | Vision Zero Network
Our collective understanding of what it takes to advance Vision Zero in the U.S. has evolved over the past 10 years. While the fundamentals of Vision Zero remain solid, we’ve also learned a lot about ...
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
A new feature from @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social challenges how we talk about roadway safety. Too often, coverage focuses on isolated crashes instead of the systems and policies that shape them. Shares 5 things we can strive for to tell a fuller story: www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
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Ending the pedestrian safety crisis begins with how we talk about it - Smart Growth America
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America Walks @americawalks.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
‼️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
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
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-...
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A Do-It-Yourself Guide: Conducting Visitor and Recreational User Research to Tell an Economic Story - American Trails
Connecting and transforming communities through the power of trails.
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
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
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
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...
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
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
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Improving Road User Safety in the School Zone and Beyond. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Weekday mornings and afternoons, school zones become a flurry of activity, with many people either arriving or departing a school. People are walking, rolling, or riding in a bus or car. Communities ...
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
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
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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...
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Completed Projects | CPBS
Project details and deliverables for completed CPBS projects.
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
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
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
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...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
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...
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Share Your Vision Zero Success Story
When communities invest in safe street designs and Safe System strategies, they see real, measurable results. From lowering speed limits to piloting traffic calming measures, small changes can lead to...
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Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
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...
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
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...
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Guide the future of the new independent Bicycle and Pedestrian Data Committee!
Good news! Announcing the arrival of a new and independent group of industry-leading professionals and subject matter experts supporting bicycle and pedestrian data! "ACP70(2) Bicycle and Pedestrian D...
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
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.
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America Walks @americawalks.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
🚶🏾‍♀️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
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
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.
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
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.
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
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
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
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
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Reclaiming the Right to Walk: Learning from a Century of Pedestrian Advocacy. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the web...
Over a century ago, the United States experienced a profound re-shaping of street space, from a place for pedestrians to a place for motorized vehicles. Join historian Peter Norton and Vision Zero Net...
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
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/...
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America Walks @americawalks.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
#WalkabilityMatters #RuralRevitalization #StrongerTowns #MainStreetAmerica #ActiveTransportation #AmericaWalks
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
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...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Improving Pedestrian Safety Through Vehicle Design and Technology. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
The design of motor vehicles can influence the likelihood of a crash involving a pedestrian as well as the severity and type of injuries sustained in a crash. The changing size and shape of motor vehi...
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
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
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UC Berkeley SafeTREC @ucberkeleysafetrec.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
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...
Students, caregivers, and staff walking and biking as part of the Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) Program.
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
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...
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Quick Wins that Work: Finding the Right Project and Setting Up for Success | Safe Routes Partnership
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
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...
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
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.
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Webinars & Training - Rails to Trails Conservancy
RTC produces free webinars and trainings designed to help trail professionals build, grow and manage trails and trail networks.
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TRB @trb.org · 19/03/2025
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:
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Implementation of Federal Highway Administration Proven Safety Countermeasures
Read online, download a free PDF, or order a copy in print.
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TREC at PSU @trecpdx.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
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...
A pedestrian waits to cross the road at a traffic signal.
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
#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.
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
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.
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Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State: 2024 Preliminary Data (January-June)
Drivers struck and killed 3,304 people walking in the United States in the first half of 2024, down 2.6% from the year before but up a staggering 48% from 2014.
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
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
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National Association of City Transportation Officials @nacto.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
👀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...
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8 Keys to Transforming a City’s Mobility Infrastructure
Making communities more walkable and bike-friendly requires dedicated resources and political capital.
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
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
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
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...
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
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...
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