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Bike Walk Kentucky Inc

Bike Walk Kentucky advocates for safe walking and biking in communities across Kentucky, promoting health, safety, and quality of life through workshops and initiatives that improve infrastructure and encourage active living.

How can communities create safer, healthier and more connected places for people to walk, bike and move through everyday life? Join Bike Walk Kentucky and the Kentucky State Physical Activity and Nutrition Program (SPAN) for a free regional Active Living Workshop focused on practical strategies for creating safer, more walkable and bike-friendly communities. This interactive workshop will bring together local leaders and community stakeholders to explore how Active Living, transportation planning and Complete Streets can support healthier communities while improving safety, accessibility and quality of life. Participants will learn how local planning decisions influence walking and biking opportunities, explore tools and resources available to Kentucky communities, and discuss practical opportunities for moving projects from ideas to implementation.Topics will include:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Active Living and active transportation</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Complete Streets and transportation planning</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Understanding local and state roadway responsibility</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Identifying gaps in walking and biking networks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Prioritizing community projects</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Planning, feasibility and design resources</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Funding and implementation pathways</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Building local partnerships and community support</li></ul>The workshop will also provide time for participants to discuss challenges and opportunities within their own communities and identify potential next steps. Who Should Attend? We encourage participation from anyone interested in creating safer and healthier communities, including:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">City and county elected officials</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Local government staff</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Public health professionals</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Transportation and community planners</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Engineers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Parks and recreation professionals</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Schools and colleges</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Tourism organizations</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Chambers of commerce</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Business and community development leaders</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bicycle and pedestrian advocates</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Walking, biking and running organizations</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Interested community members</li></ul>Whether your community is just beginning to talk about walking and biking improvements or is already working toward specific projects, this workshop will provide information, resources and connections to help move that work forward. Presented by <a fr-original-style="" href="https://bikewalk.ky" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Bike Walk Kentucky</a> in partnership with the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dpqi/cdpb/Pages/physact.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Kentucky State Physical Activity and Nutrition Program (SPAN).</a> This workshop is free to attend. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Participation is limited to 40 participants. RSVP is required.

Cumberland Valley Region Active Living Workshop: Creating Walkable & Bike-Friendly Communities

Communities across Kentucky are discovering how small improvements to sidewalks, crossings, trails, and bike facilities can make a big difference for health, safety, and quality of life. Join Bike Walk Kentucky and the Kentucky State Physical Activity and Nutrition Program (SPAN) for a regional Active Living Workshop focused on practical ways communities can support safe walking and biking. This workshop is designed for community members, local officials, public health professionals, planners, advocates, and anyone interested in making their community safer and more active. During this interactive session, participants will explore:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">How walking and biking support community health and economic vitality</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Why transportation and the built environment influence physical activity</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">How communities identify gaps in sidewalks, crossings, and trails</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The role local planning plays in improving transportation options</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Partnerships that help move projects from ideas to reality</li></ul> This workshop will highlight examples of successful walk and bike initiatives happening across Kentucky and provide tools communities can use to begin making progress locally. The session is intentionally designed for a general audience, focusing on practical ideas and community conversations rather than technical engineering detail. Space is limited to 40 participants&nbsp;to allow for discussion and collaboration. Snacks and lunch will be provided.

Bluegrass Region Active Living Workshop: Creating Walkable & Bike-Friendly Communities

Communities across Kentucky are discovering how small improvements to sidewalks, crossings, trails, and bike facilities can make a big difference for health, safety, and quality of life. Join Bike Walk Kentucky and the Kentucky State Physical Activity and Nutrition Program (SPAN) for a regional Active Living Workshop focused on practical ways communities can support safe walking and biking. This workshop is designed for community members, local officials, public health professionals, planners, advocates, and anyone interested in making their community safer and more active. During this interactive session, participants will explore:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">How walking and biking support community health and economic vitality</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Why transportation and the built environment influence physical activity</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">How communities identify gaps in sidewalks, crossings, and trails</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The role local planning plays in improving transportation options</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Partnerships that help move projects from ideas to reality</li></ul> This workshop will highlight examples of successful walk and bike initiatives happening across Kentucky and provide tools communities can use to begin making progress locally. The session is intentionally designed for a general audience, focusing on practical ideas and community conversations rather than technical engineering detail. Space is limited to 40 participants&nbsp;to allow for discussion and collaboration. Snacks and lunch will be provided.

Bike Walk Kentucky Inc

Bike Walk Kentucky Inc

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Cumberland Valley Region Active Living Workshop: Creating Walkable & Bike-Friendly Communities

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Bluegrass Region Active Living Workshop: Creating Walkable & Bike-Friendly Communities

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Big Sandy Active Living Workshop: Creating Walkable & Bike-Friendly Communities

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Barren River Active Living Workshop: Creating Walkable & Bike-Friendly Communities

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Cumberland Valley Region Active Living Workshop: Creating Walkable & Bike-Friendly Communities

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Bluegrass Region Active Living Workshop: Creating Walkable & Bike-Friendly Communities

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Big Sandy Active Living Workshop: Creating Walkable & Bike-Friendly Communities

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Barren River Active Living Workshop: Creating Walkable & Bike-Friendly Communities

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