Get a Move On and Register now for the Ohio Active Transportation Conference!
The Ohio Active Transportation Conference is happening April 29-30, 2025, at the Ohio State Union in Columbus, and you won’t want to miss it! This event brings together state and local decision-makers, transportation professionals, health and safety practitioners, advocates, and other partners to collaborate on making walking and biking safer, more convenient, and accessible for all. Whether you’re passionate about safer streets, walkability, or vibrant communities, this event will leave you inspired and ready to take action!
Registration is just 30 dollars per person and includes lunch on both days. More details, including a draft agenda and session information, are posted on the conference website.
Inspiring Voices to Kick Off the Conference
Welcoming and Opening Remarks
- Director Pam Boratyn, Ohio Department of Transportation
Keynote Speakers
- Mayor Justin M. Bibb, City of Cleveland
- Bill Schultheiss, PE, Director of Design and Engineering for North America, Toole Design
What You'll Learn
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The Economic Benefits of Active Transportation in Ohio – Learn how walking and biking infrastructure boost local economies, attract businesses, and increase property values, with case studies from Ohio communities.
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Creative Funding Strategies – Discover how communities are unlocking new funding sources for multimodal transportation and learn expert tips on partnerships.
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Safe Routes to Schools: Planning and Programming – Explore successful Safe Routes to School planning and program examples, including bike buses!
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Turning Advocacy into Action – Learn how to foster partnerships, engage policymakers, and champion progress to create safer, more accessible transportation networks.
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Safer Streets: Stroads and Speed – Tackle the issue of "stroads" (street-road hybrids) and explore solutions for making high-speed corridors safer for all users.
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Small Town Mayors Panel – Hear how small-town leaders are overcoming challenges to build walkable, bike-friendly communities.
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Demonstration Projects – Learn from two cities about using quick-build projects, like pop-up bike lanes, to test and implement infrastructure improvements.
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Collecting & Using Active Transportation Data – Discover how agencies can establish count programs, understand ped/bike activity, and plan and allocate resources strategically.
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Designing Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure – Explore key considerations in designing pedestrian and bicycle facilities, including navigating engineering constraints, practical advice and highlights from new principal design guides and resources.
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Holistic Community Engagement – Learn how health departments are making engagement for transportation plans and projects more meaningful and leave with tips and techniques for community-driven initiatives
- Don’t Miss Out!
Register by April 14th to secure your spot or explore sponsorship opportunities to showcase your support for active transportation! Visit the conference website to register, save a calendar invite, and read more about the draft agenda and sessions.
 Announcements
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Bicycle Friendly Community applications are open and due by June 25, 2025. The Bicycle Friendly Community program provides a roadmap to improve bicycling conditions and helps communities achieve their vision for a more bike-friendly environment.
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Last Call! ODOT’s current special solicitation for ped/bike projects closes on May 1, 2025!
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A new report from the National Complete Streets Coalition and CityHealth shared key recommendations for implementing Complete Streets policies that help build safer, healthier communities alongside success stories from cities across the country.
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