Walk/Bike/Places 2020

FAQ

Special Statement: Conference updates regarding COVID-19

What is Walk/Bike/Places?

When and where is the conference held?

How can I find out more about the program?

When will the Call for Proposals open?

What types of sessions will you offer?

When does registration open?

What is your cancellation policy?

Will you offer scholarships?

Weren't you called "Pro-Something or other?"

Who is planning this event?

I'm interested in sponsoring Walk/Bike/Places, how do I do that?

Special Statement: Conference updates regarding COVID-19

We have been working hard behind the scenes on our plans for Walk/Bike/Places 2020, so that we could bring you the best, safest, and most sensible outcome as a result of the complications posed by COVID-19.

After much internal debate and external negotiations, we are pleased to announce that Walk/Bike/Places 2020 will now be an online event. In addition, we will also still host an event in Indianapolis in 2021, dates to be announced this summer.

These changes allow our current program to continue despite the unfortunate personal, professional and financial uncertainties for so many that will continue in the months ahead, and our audience the chance to convene in Indianapolis next year as we all had hoped to do in 2020.

We will be sticking to our conference theme of Implementation, and featuring the program that was set to take place in-person with additional opportunities to speak to many of the challenges we’re facing right now in regards to public space, public health, and active transportation. We hope you will join us.

What is Walk/Bike/Places?

Walk/Bike/Places is the premier conference in North America for walking, bicycling and placemaking professionals from the public and private sectors.

Our conference was founded on the belief that greater access to walking and bicycling will create healthier individuals, cohesive neighborhoods, and vibrant communities. To think, first we started with a hundred idealistic cyclists in 1980 and called ourselves Pro Bike. Then we evolved because we found common cause with walking: streets that are unsafe for biking are also difficult to cross for pedestrians. In 2012, under the stewardship of Project for Public Spaces, we added the final piece: Place. Now we meet every two years for three days and have grown over 10-fold in our 30+ year history.

When and where is the conference held?

The conference will be held on August 4th–7th, 2020 online.

For general information about the conference, please reach out to us at:
program@walkbikeplaces.org

How can I find out more about the program?

The focus of this year’s event is Implementation - how we “get things done”. We look forward to featuring a program that moves government from the local to the federal level to build public spaces and transportation systems that preserve the health and safety of all users, promote social connections, and reduce our environmental impact.

To support the conference focus, we have 7 tracks: Place, Planning, Transit, Health, Infrastructure, Excellence, and Advocacy. CM credits will be available for this event.

We will release our full online program in mid June. In the meantime, you can look here for a glimpse of some of the sessions that will be featured.

When will the Call for Proposals open?

The Call for Proposals has now closed. If you have any questions about a session, or presenting, please email the conference planning team at: program@walkbikeplaces.org

What types of sessions will you offer?

Walk/Bike/Places offers a wide range of breakout sessions, posters, special workshops, and general sessions. The full program will be available in June 2020. 2018's program is still available online as a reference for your planning needs, check it out here!

When does registration open?

Registration for our online event is now open. Be sure to join our mailing list for the most-up-to-date information regarding our conference.
You will be first to know about:

(1) Registration deadlines;
(2) Program announcements;
(3) Mobile Workshop updates;
(4) Exciting opportunities for complementary conference workshops and events.

For 2020's online event, the registration rate is $250.

Please note this registration rate is for the full conference, which grants you access to 30+ breakout sessions, general sessions, poster displays, and any online networking activities. You will also have access to all recorded sessions for months after the event.

What is your cancellation policy?

Conference registrations may be transferred or cancelled by/before July 7, 2020. Due to the complications from COVID-19, we are waiving our $100 cancellation fee and will refund mobile workshops for those cancellations made before this date.

Transfers or refunds may be requested by contacting walkbikeplaces@uoregon.edu or by calling (800) 280-6218 Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, PST. No transfers or refunds will be made after July 7, 2020. No refunds will be made in the event of a no-show. In the event of cancellation or over-subscription to the conference, Project for Public Spaces' may retain a portion of the registration fee to cover damages it has incurred.

Will you offer scholarships?

We do not have a formal scholarship program this year, however we do have an application for a "Pay What You Can" option. If you are interested in this option, please email us at: program@walkbikeplaces.org

Weren't you called "Pro-Something or other?"

We were, however; we prefer the simplicity and clarity afforded by Walk/Bike/Places. We have not forgotten our past and the glory of Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place, a conference that began in earnest in 1980 as Pro Bike. Read more about our conference history here.

Who is planning this event?

The conference is produced by Project for Public Spaces, a non-for-profit with offices in New York City, and support from our local partners including Big Car Collaborative and the City of Indianapolis.

I'm interested in sponsoring Walk/Bike/Places, how do I do that?

Take a look at our 2020 sponsorship package here! Please reach out to the organizing team at program@walkbikeplaces.org to learn more about the type of sponsorship levels available, or we can also tailor one for your needs.