Since the event was founded in 1980, Walk/Bike/Places has focused on addressing the most important and challenging issues of the moment, and making the conference a place where diverse voices are heard, and leaving a positive legacy in our host city.
While the event will be offered both in person and online this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year will continue that tradition. This year’s theme is “The Route to Recovery,” and the program will give us an opportunity to explore how our streets and public spaces can act as agents of healing from the pandemic, as well as the many challenges and injustices that it magnified, like systemic inequities and our often deadly auto-oriented transportation systems.
We are excited to announce that social psychiatrist and urbanist Dr. Mindy Fullilove will deliver our keynote presentation this year!
Dr. Fullilove's well-known work as a social psychiatrist has explored trauma and healing in cities through books like Root Shock and Urban Alchemy, while her most recent book, Main Street: How a City's Heart Connects Us All, delves into the important social and psychological role that great commercial corridors can play in our communities.
Read our interview with Dr. Fullilove about trauma, healing, and main street.
The streets, squares, corners, buildings, neighborhoods and locations that are special to us, and anchor a community. Placemaking, Tactical Urbanism, Parklets, Public Markets, Downtowns.
Setting the vision, goals, objectives and process for moving us towards a more just and sustainable society. Zoning, Land Use, Form-Based Code, Data, Modeling, Outreach, Public Engagement, Project Evaluation, Economic Development.
The management and operation of vehicles and infrastructure for the most efficient movement of people. Micro-mobility, Ride Hailing Apps, Bike Share, Transit Oriented Development, Multimodal Hubs, Congestion Pricing, Demand Management, BRT, First/Last Mile.
Creating environments where people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can lead healthy, happy and productive lives. Active Living, Injury Prevention, Environmental Justice, Education, Mental Well-Being, Social Capital, Friendships, Physical Health, Violence Prevention, Nutrition.
The streets, sidewalks, multi-use trails, and information that moves us. Woonerfs, Shared Spaces, Traffic Calming, Bike Parking, Multi Use Trails, Sidewalks, Streets, Cycle Tracks, Bike Lanes, Advisory Bike Lanes, Rapid Implementation.
Building the organizations and building the skills of those who will fiercely defend the public interest. Running for Office, Registering a Non-Profit, Ethics, Professional Responsibility, Strategic Planning, Campaigns, Budgeting, Fundraising.
Simply put: supporting a cause, and getting what we want. Funding, Referendums, Legislation, Public Policy.
The program features 50 breakout sessions, including hands-on workshops, panels, and short talks, which offer a glimpse into what active transportation professionals and advocates have learned over the past year, and how they plan to move forward now. This content will be available to all attendees virtually on the day and up to six months after the event.
If you join us in person, you will also be able to choose from a dozen mobile workshops throughout Indianapolis, Indiana, organized by our local partners at Big Car Collaborative. These in-depth tours and discussions will explore some of the city's most inspiring active transportation and placemaking projects, like the legendary Indianapolis Cultural Trail.
Finally, the conference will offer a selection of "sociably distant" networking events in some of the city's most beloved public spaces, like Monument Circle, as well as creative virtual gatherings for those attending online. Check out the full program!
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While the city is perhaps best known for the Indy 500, Indianapolis has been transforming itself over the past decade to celebrate other forms of transportation.
The Indianapolis Cultural Trail, which melds transportation and placemaking, is the crown jewel of the city's downtown. The Trail, along with Indy's greenways, blueways, protected bike lanes, and bus rapid transit system, have lured employers, residents, and events such as ours to the city. Parks, markets, and other creative placemaking projects have also been important catalysts for the city's evolution.
There’s no better time than now to learn about how Indy is coping and rising to the challenges that this year has presented. Join us as we engage with this great American city, and meet our partners where they’re at to share and learn from each other.
To ensure your safety and comfort if you decide to attend Walk/Bike/Places in person, all conference staff will be required to go through health screening procedures, and social distancing and mask wearing will be mandatory for all staff and attendees.
Perhaps even more importantly, most of the event will take place outdoors in small groups. Our indoor basecamp at the Indianapolis Convention Center, where we will spend a limited amount of time, also achieved a GBAC Star accreditation for its pandemic safety protocols.
The streets, squares, corners, buildings, neighborhoods and locations that are special to us, and anchor a community. Placemaking, Tactical Urbanism, Parklets, Public Markets, Downtowns.
Setting the vision, goals, objectives and process for moving us towards a more just and sustainable society. Zoning, Land Use, Form-Based Code, Data, Modeling, Outreach, Public Engagement, Project Evaluation, Economic Development.
The management and operation of vehicles and infrastructure for the most efficient movement of people. Micro-mobility, Ride Hailing Apps, Bike Share, Transit Oriented Development, Multimodal Hubs, Congestion Pricing, Demand Management, BRT, First/Last Mile.
Creating environments where people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can lead healthy, happy and productive lives. Active Living, Injury Prevention, Environmental Justice, Education, Mental Well-Being, Social Capital, Friendships, Physical Health, Violence Prevention, Nutrition.
The streets, sidewalks, multi-use trails, and information that moves us. Woonerfs, Shared Spaces, Traffic Calming, Bike Parking, Multi Use Trails, Sidewalks, Streets, Cycle Tracks, Bike Lanes, Advisory Bike Lanes, Rapid Implementation.
Building the organizations and building the skills of those who will fiercely defend the public interest. Running for Office, Registering a Non-Profit, Ethics, Professional Responsibility, Strategic Planning, Campaigns, Budgeting, Fundraising.
Simply put: supporting a cause, and getting what we want. Funding, Referendums, Legislation, Public Policy.
If you have questions email the organizing team at program@walkbikeplaces.org.
