This fall is full of conferences and funding opportunities for communities, transportation professionals, and individuals to advance active transportation in their communities. Find the right fit for your community below!Safe Routes Conference
Safe Routes Partnership is holding their 20th annual Safe Routes to School National Conference from October 20-22, 2026 in Minneapolis, MN. The conference will bring together practitioners, advocates, researchers, and policymakers to connect and learn from one another how to make walking and biking to school...
Applications for Smart Growth America's 2026-2027 Community Connectors program cohort are now open through July 14, 2026! The program helps cities reconnect communities that have been separated or harmed by transportation infrastructure. This year, the program will work with communities focused on redesigning divisive and dangerous arterial roads in order to reconnect their neighborhoods and improve the safety of all road...
What is the Funding and Programming Opportunities page and how do I navigate it?
The updated and refreshed Funding and Programming Opportunities page features funding and programmatic resources for transportation safety professionals, planners, advocates, community members, and others alike who want to create more equitable, walkable, and bikeable communities. Resources are organized into five topic areas:
More people are using micromobility than ever, and cities across North America have quickly incorporated shared micromobility programs to keep up with demand. According to the North American Bikeshare & Scootershare Association, over 415 cities in North America had bikeshare and scootershare services in 2024, compared to 224 cities in 2020.
Incorporating micromobility in a city, county, or region comes with a set of policies that...
Looking for funding opportunities to support active transportation projects in your community? See below for two opportunities from America Walks and the U.S. Department of Transportation!
2026's National Bike Month is officially underway!
During the month of May, communities and bicycle advocacy organizations across America are celebrating National Bike Month and holding events to encourage biking during the month of May and beyond. Whether you’re an experienced bicyclist, need a quick refresher, or are considering bicycling for the first time, we have resources to get you rolling. ...
More people are using micromobility than ever, and cities across North America have quickly incorporated shared micromobility programs to keep up with demand. According to the North American Bikeshare & Scootershare Association, over 415 cities in North America had bikeshare and scootershare services in 2024, compared to 224 cities in 2020.
With this rise comes questions about how to regulate micromobility vehicles, how to ensure that...
