Bicycle and Pedestrian
The Capital Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Stakeholders Group, or BPSG, is composed of citizens, bicyclists, and planners interested in pedestrian and bicycle issues in Wake, Franklin, Johnston, Harnett, and Granville Counties. The BPSG acts as an advisory group to the Capital Area MPO. Meetings are held the monthly, usually on the 4th Tuesday of every month, and are open to everyone.
Current Business Topics and Upcoming Events
Apex
May 15, 9:00 a.m. - noon: “Ask the Expert” at the Apex Farmer’s Market
The Bicycle Chain will answer questions, provide some tune-ups, and provide water bottles and bike maps for cyclists.
CAMPO - Down Events Flyer
The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (CAMPO) Bicycle and Pedestrian Stakeholders Group (BPSG) would like to invite you to participant in a special event promoting bicycle safety at Marbles Museum located at 201 East Hargett Street in Downtown Raleigh. The event will take place on May 14th from 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and will include bicycle safely demonstrations, bicycle rodeo for children, exhibits/informational vendors, and a organized group ride from Downtown at 6:00 p.m.! This bike ride is intended to raise awareness for bicycle commuting, its benefits and obstacles, and to showcase the use of bicycles as a viable form of transportation. This event, which is free and open to the public, will be held as the Capital Area regional kick-off event for National Bike to Work Week, May 17-21 and Bike-to-Work Day on Friday, May 21.
SmartCommute Challenge April 15 - May 15, 2010 - Download Flyer
The SmartCommute Challenge asks area workers to try a smarter commute, i.e. biking to work (see above event) or to the bus, carpooling or vanpooling, teleworking or walking. You can make a pledge to take the Challenge online and get more info at: www.smartcommutechallenge.org
Raleigh -Wake County & NCSU
May 14, 3 pm – 6 pm: BTWW Kick-Off Event at Marbles Kids Museum
Everything for this event is free, including food & beverages by Coca-Cola and Roly Poly and the space provided by Marbles!
- 3 pm - 6 pm: Cycling & Environmental Expo
Free children’s helmets with fittings (first come, first served), bike on bus demos& bike checkups by REI.
- 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30 pm: Kids Bike Safety Rodeo
- 4 pm: Bicycle Transportation Info Exchange with Elected Officials
- 5 pm: Commuting 101 for Adults and Students
- 6 pm: Downtown Group Ride - Final Route Map
May 18: Park & Pedal from North Hills to Downtown Raleigh
Meet with other bike commuters and a skilled ride leader for a slow-pace, no-drop group ride into downtown Raleigh. Ride meets at North Hills in front of REI. Arrive at 6:30am for a free bike check-up by an REI tech; group will depart promptly at 7am. You must register in advance to participate in this event. RSVP at https://smartcommutechallenge2008.wufoo.com/forms/park-n-pedal-from-north-hills-to-downtown-raleigh/
May 21, 5:30 pm - 7 pm: Cyclist Social at Porter’s Tavern
Mingle at Porter’s City Tavern (2412 Hillsborough St) and enjoy discounted food and drink specials before the movie.
May 21, 7 pm: Free Triplets of Belleville Screening at Witherspoon Hall on NCSU Campus
Open to all cyclists, enthusiasts and their families. Come check out this quirky, animated film about a cyclist who’s abducted and forced to compete in a never-ending race.
Park and Pedal
– Tuesday, May 18th – depart for downtown at 7 am
North Hills is the starting point. Participants will receive Market Bucks to spend in the afternoon when they return as well as REI coupons, water bottles, leg bands, and a map to downtown parking racks, and information on the afternoon return rides. Participants can return to experience the farmers market.
Triplets of Belleville Screening
– Friday, May 21st – 7:00 p.m.
Free Movie at Witherspoon Hall on NCSU Campus. Open to all cyclists and enthusiasts.
Raleigh Rickshaws
- Will be involved in promoting and some participation as part of these events, but details are TBD.
Volunteers are needed to assist with activities on the days they occur. Please contact Shelly Epps to volunteer: mepps@triangletransit.org or 919-485-7439. Thank you.
RTP
Tuesday, May 18
- RTP After-Hours event, Serena
Wednesday, May 19
- RTP Breakfast, location TBA
Durham After-Hours event, Alivia’s
Thursday, May 20
- Durham Breakfast at Five Points
Friday, May 21
- RTP Breakfast at RTP Headquarters
Town of Cary
Currently planning a media campaign along with coupons, discounts and prizes for Bike Month, throughout May. Cary will support regional CAMPO events, but hold no local on-sites.
Town of Wake Forest
Sunday, May 23, 8am-5pm: The Historic-Downtown Wake Forest Criterium
A community event to promote lifelong health and wellness through the sport of cycling, with events throughout the day, and proceeds benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Wake Forest.
Duke
Tuesday, May 18
- Morning and afternoon functions @ Bryan Center
Friday, May 21
- BTWW focus at Farmer’s Market
NCSU
Wednesday, April 28 & May 5 at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Ken Kaye will lead some basic bike commuter courses leading up to BTWW. NCSU faculty, staff & students only. Basic Bike Commuting Lunch & Learn
Thursday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
On-Bike Skills Training Course
For more info on cycling or walking resources, events throughout the year or events for schools, please visit: www.GoTrianlge.org/BTWW.
The CAMPO Bicycle Facility Planning and Engineering Guidelines (V01/23/2005) is available for download!
NCDOT on Bike Lanes
NCDOT on Grade Separated Crossings
NCDOT on Multi-Use Paths
NCDOT on Signed Bike Routes
NCDOT on Wide Outside Lanes
NCDOT on Wide Paved Shoulders
Wide Outside Through Lanes: Effective Design of Integrated Passing Facilities,
By: Steve Goodridge