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Triangle Bike-Ped Workshop

Triangle Bike-Ped Workshop

The Triangle Bike and Pedestrian workshop is an annual workshop organized by Triangle West TPO and the Capitol Area MPO that brings together staff, elected officials, residents and advocates from across the region for a day of discussion, networking and learning about bike and pedestrian projects and innovation  across the Triangle. 

 

Join us for this annual gathering with our 2026 Host, the Town of Carrboro, from 8:30am-1pm on, Friday, November 6th, 2026.

Where: The Drakeford Library Complex 203 S Greensboro St, Carrboro, NC 27510


This event is free and open to all, and municipal and transportation planners are encouraged to attend. There are many benefits to joining us in-person at the live event:

  • Network with peers, presenters and colleagues
  • Receive updates on local bicycle and pedestrian projects and initiatives
  • Engage in hands on workshop sessions 
  • Build upon relationships and collaborate with your Triangle neighbors
  • Experience and support bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in our region
  • Coffee and pastries from local small businesses
  • Get an update on state and federal legislative changes impacting Bike-Ped projects 
  • Take home actionable steps to advance projects in your area

 

Agenda: 

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Check-in and Networking  

8:30 AM – 8:40 AM Welcome   

  • Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee  

8:40 AM – 8:55 AM Workshop Kick-off   

9:00 AM – 9:45AM- SPOT the Success Story- How to optimize projects for funding via through SPOT 

9:45 AM – 11:15 AM -  Group/Breakout Session (2 options)  

1. Building a Coalition for Safety

         Led by the Poe Center for Public Health as part of the Watch for Me NC program and the NC Governors Highway Safety Program 

2. How to lead a Road Safety/Walk Audit: Demonstration at the Main Street and Poplar intersection in Carrboro 

11:15 AM – 11:45 AM - Municipal Speed Dating: Quick updates on Bike-Ped Projects across the Triangle

11:45AM – 12:15 PM- Legislative Update- State and Federal Legislative Update  

  •  Led by Terry Lansdell, Executive Director of Bike-WalkNC 

12:15 PM – 1 PM 

  • Network and lunch in Downtown Carrboro

1PM: Bike Tour of Carrboro

Explore the Paris of the Piedmont on an easy bike tour around Carrboro, ride Carrboro's trails and bike lanes, and hear from town staff about future projects!


GETTING THERE

Carpool: Carpool with friends and colleagues with easy coordination! Use Share theRide NC to be a driver or passenger to the event.
Transit: Consider planning your trip using GoTriangle's trip planner.

  • GoTriangle Route 405 
  • Chapel-Hill Transit: J, CW, F 

Biking: From Chapel-Hill: Take the Franklin Street or Cameron Ave Bike lanes to the Libba Cotten Bikeway, then turn left onto Robeson Street. The library has 70 bike parking spots

 There are some bike spaces on the north and south side of the building, as well as covered spaces inside the parking deck.

Parking information: The Library complex has a parking deck that is open for public use Alternative parking options are here, and here

NOTE: DO NOT PARK IN THE CARR MILL MALL / WEAVER STREET MARKET PARKING LOTS OR YOU WILL BE TOWED

We are applying for AICP credits.

NOV 6

2026 Triangle Bike and Pedestrian Workshop

Fri, Nov 6 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Drakeford Library Complex, South Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC, USA Map
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Register for this meeting

(required) Contact Information
What organization are you affiliated with?
(required) What sector/area do you represent? (choose all that apply)
(required) Choose one of the following sessions to attend for our interactive safety sessions
Will you require any of the following services in order to participate in the summit?
(required) Will you need AICP CM credits if they are made available?
(required) Is this your first time attending a Triangle Bike-Ped Workshop
What do you hope to learn from the workshop
This event may be photographed and filmed for promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to be photographed and/or filmed, and to the use of your likeness in any media, including social media. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please notify us in advance below or at PublicComment@twtpo.org.
(required) Will you be attending the post conference bike tour of Carrboro?

Join us for a guided tour of Carrboro, you'll see landmarks, existing and planned bike and pedestrian projects and get a feel for biking in the "Paris of the Piedmont".

This is planned to be a roughly 3-5 mile route around downtown Carrboro, on a mix of on street, bike lane and separated paths. You will need to provide your own bicycle and helmet in order to participate.

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