The NJBWC Summit is New Jersey’s statewide meeting of bicycle and pedestrian advocates, elected officials and other civic leaders, transportation and urban planners, bike shop owners and managers, cycling, walking, fitness and health enthusiasts and experts, recreation, trails and club leaders and others who are interested in making NJ a better place to live.  It’s an invaluable opportunity to connect and collaborate, and a perfect way to stay on the cutting edge of developments in active transportation in New Jersey and across the region.

The 2016 New Jersey Bike & Walk Summit will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Princeton University in Princeton, NJ, at the Friend Center for Engineering Education.  With their new accommodations, this upcoming Summit is sure to be the biggest and best yet!  Register online by Wednesday, February 24 to receive the special discounted rate.  Day-of-event registration will also be available at the door on the morning of the Summit at the full event price.

At the 2016 Bike & Walk Summit, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about current state and federal legal and policy issues affecting your community,  become aware of various public funding sources, and have the ability to network, identify and develop mutually beneficial relationships that can help your community become more bike and pedestrian friendly and therefore, more livable.

Speakers for the 2016 Summit include:

• Barbara McCann, USDOT, Architect of the Complete Streets Movement
• Alex Doty, Executive Director, League of American Bicyclists
• Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert
• Essex County Freeholder Vice President Brendan Gill
• Cory Booker, U.S. Senator (invited)

The 2016 Summit also features 20 breakout sessions to choose from, including workshops and panel discussions covering a range of topics from Complete Streets and Safe Routes to Schools, to Equity & Sustainability, Funding & Grants, and Tools & Education.

To register for the 2016 Summit click here.