Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP)

"With new e-bikes, e-scooters, and autonomous vehicles emerging every day, the role of transportation planners in making space for these new modes is key."

"Under the proposed legislation, the authority to approve or deny plans to remove vehicular traffic lanes and install bike lanes would directly fall to the transportation minister."

Participate in the APBP Peer Exchange Program The Peer Exchange Program is a recreation of our previous APBP Mentor Program designed to broaden the possibilities for connection! With a mission of connecting bicycle and pedestrian professionals with their colleagues for knowledge exchange, networking, skill building, and professional and personal collaboration, the APBP Peer Exchange Program is open to all members. Apply now and be matched with a professional peer to develop a one-on-one relationship designed to support knowledge sharing and problem solving, networking, cross-cultural collaboration, professional development, and increased motivation for your day-to-day work. Click here to apply today! https://lnkd.in/gPTPE_2J The deadline to participate in the APBP Peer Exchange Program is November 22.

"Plans for a multi-use trail network encompassing western Pennsylvania and western New York are taking shape with new funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). A partnership led by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) will study the potential for connecting existing trails under ARC’s Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE), which has invested more than $88 million in the region since 2023 to drive large-scale economic transformation."

Salt Lake City’s unusually large grid pattern of wide streets and square blocks poses a massive challenge to walkability and bikeability but represents a rare opportunity for planners.

"Americans drive much more than the people of any other country – and it’s not by preference. We’re dependent on driving, not in love with it. The consequences are expensive, unsustainable and lethal. In 2022, 42,514 people died in traffic violence on America’s road and streets. How did we get here? Americans did not choose car dependency. We didn’t vote for it, and it was not the winner in a free market competition. The real answer is complex, but a single turning point reveals an essential part of the story."

“We’re thrilled to recognize this round of new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses that are not just supporting cycling but are actively weaving it into the fabric of their communities,” said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists. “When businesses invest in better biking, they invest in people—employees, customers, and community members alike.” 

Here is information about a Walkability App. What similar tools are helpful to gain insights from users or support advocacy work for better walking (rolling) conditions? 👩🏽🦼🚶🏻♀️👩🏽🦯

"While mass public transit in cities is excellent for carrying commuters across long distances, it doesn’t always begin or end where commuters need it to. Getting to the bus or metro stop from home and to work can be a challenge, potentially discouraging using public transit in the first place. In the U.S., the maximum distance most people will walk to get to public transit is around ¼ mile. Micromobility—shared scooters, bikes, and other forms of shared individual vehicles—is one way to bridge this gap, reducing traffic and congestion, and decreasing carbon emissions at the same time."

"Some battery-assisted cargo bikes can haul more than 600 pounds of goods, showing the potential to displace many half-empty vans."