NCDOT seeks walking, biking and rolling stories from North Carolinians

RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation is updating its statewide plan for walking, biking and other forms of active transportation and wants North Carolina residents to help shape it.

NCDOT’s Integrated Mobility Division is seeking stories and photos about residents’ walking, biking and rolling experiences.

Selected submissions may be featured in the final plan. 

The updated Statewide Active Transportation Plan will replace WalkBikeNC, adopted in 2013, and guide future partnerships, policies, programs and projects to create safer, more connected transportation options.

Planning began over the summer and is expected to take about a year to complete.

North Carolina has added more than a million residents since 2013 and is projected to reach 11.7 million by 2030.

The plan could help shape improvements such as:

• Safer sidewalks, crossings, bike routes and shared-use paths
• Better connections to schools, parks, jobs and public transportation
• More transportation choices for people who cannot or choose not to drive
• More options for people of all ages and abilities
• Greater opportunities for physical activity and access to nature

Residents are encouraged to help shape the future of walking, biking and rolling in North Carolina by submitting their stories and photos by Dec. 5. Residents can also sign up for project updates.

To learn more, follow NCDOT Integrated Mobility Division on LinkedIn and X​.