Explore these four upcoming convenings for active transportation safety, where attendees can connect with transportation safety stakeholders including government agencies, community leaders and advocates, and subject-matter experts.
2026 National Bike Summit
March 24-26, 2026 | MLK Jr. Memorial Library | Washington, DC
The 2026 National Bike Summit will take place in person in Washington, D.C. from Tuesday, March 24, through Thursday, March 26, 2026.
The Summit will begin at 1pm on Tuesday, March 24 with an opening plenary, state meetings, and an evening reception. On Wednesday, March 25, participants will take part in Lobby Day to meet with their representatives in Congress. We'll celebrate with an evening reception on Capitol Hill. Conference plenaries and sessions will resume on the morning of Thursday, March 26, with mobile workshops, breakout sessions, and inspiring plenary speakers.
NEW: Wednesday-only options for those who can't attend the full Summit. Take part in this year's critical Lobby Day! See "Additional Options" at registration for more information.
Learn more and register for the summit on The League of American Bicyclists website.
2026 California Bicycle Summit
Join the California Bicycle Coalition on April 23 and 24, 2026 for two powerful days of inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, guided rides, and meaningful collaboration.
You’ll connect with:
- Community leaders and grassroots advocates
- Transportation professionals and public agency staff
- Elected officials, planners, and engineers
- Innovators in biking, micromobility, and sustainable design
Programming includes:
- Keynotes and plenaries
- Breakout workshops
- Community bike rides
- Evening gatherings
- And more
Learn more and register for the summit on the CalBike website.
2026 U.S. Safe System Academy
Join Johns Hopkins University in Washington, D.C. on May 18-22 for the Safe System Academy, presented in partnership with the Swedish Transport Administration. JHU will offer a 5-day workshop featuring international instructors alongside U.S. road safety leaders to provide attendees with an in-depth understanding of Safe System theory and practice. The course will include a tour of local road safety improvements and a technology symposium at the Swedish Embassy. To ensure that participants get the full benefit of interaction with the instructors, the class size is limited to 40 students.
A limited number of tuition scholarships are available. The application deadline is March 15, 2026. Applicants will be notified of the scholarship decision by March 25, 2026. Use this link to apply: https://cglink.me/2dh/s84108
Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals Conference
The 2026 APBP Conference will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 10–12, 2026 at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center! The event will feature cutting-edge training and engaging networking opportunities designed to elevate your work and your career.
The call for session and poster proposals is now open! All sessions and presentations at the 2026 Conference will be in-person. APBP aims to expand the conversation towards a broader context that reflects issues, themes, and relationships not commonly discussed within transportation. Submissions will be open until Sunday, February 15, 2026.
To learn more about the conference, visit the APBP website. More information on how to register for the conference will be released at a later time.
To view more programs that advance pedestrian and bicycle safety, explore our Programs webpage that includes descriptions of the Active Transportation Program (ATP), Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program (CPBSP), and other agency programs for walking and biking.