2024 Charlottesville / Albemarle Active Mobility Summit

Protecting and restoring the lands and waters of the Virginia Piedmont, while building stronger, more sustainable communities.

The Piedmont Environmental Council

Learn what’s happening to make it easier to get around Charlottesville /Albemarle, celebrate recent local successes, and get involved.

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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VUlY1I43ucBNumtPVoKaTb7gSrVPQPsl/view?usp=drive_link" title="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VUlY1I43ucBNumtPVoKaTb7gSrVPQPsl/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Attendee Info / Welcome Letter</a> | <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s-Qx8BeN81-6sRg9sUSZGjhtBV1tFj7wjL3Bim4b_CI/edit?usp=drive_link" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s-Qx8BeN81-6sRg9sUSZGjhtBV1tFj7wjL3Bim4b_CI/edit?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Notes/ Resource Document</a>Whether you're a cyclist, walker, runner, or simply interested in promoting active lifestyles and access to the outdoors, this summit is for you! Get ready to be inspired and empowered to create positive change in the community.The fourth annual Charlottesville / Albemarle Active Mobility Summit invites you to join other residents and partner organizations for a full-day workshop. The event is hands-on and collaborative, centered on learning, active participation, and fellowship—and it's free!This year’s summit will be larger, better–and more fun–than ever! The event will include a community panel and a facilitated process to form action teams. The Community Safety Action Plan—a process that is just getting underway—will be a special area of focus. There will also be a mid-day hike and proceedings will conclude with a Happy Hour social.Coffee, lunch, and snacks will be provided.Please note that it is possible to attend just a portion of the event, but full-day attendance is recommended. There will not be a remote or hybrid version.

This event is hosted by the <a href="https://www.pecva.org/region/albemarle-charlottesville-region/an-alliance-for-connectivity-and-access-to-the-outdoors/" title="https://www.pecva.org/region/albemarle-charlottesville-region/an-alliance-for-connectivity-and-access-to-the-outdoors/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Piedmont Mobility Alliance</a>.Learn about last year’s (2023) summit here: <a href="https://www.pecva.org/region/albemarle-charlottesville-region/walk-bike/third-annual-mobility-summit-celebrates-success-launches-collective-work-plans/" title="https://www.pecva.org/region/albemarle-charlottesville-region/walk-bike/third-annual-mobility-summit-celebrates-success-launches-collective-work-plans/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.pecva.org/region/albemarle-charlottesville-region/walk-bike/third-annual-mobility-summit-celebrates-success-launches-collective-work-plans/</a>

Basic Agenda

Interested in biking to the Summit? A group ride will depart from the Free Expression Wall on the Downtown Mall at 8:45. Don't be late or you might miss the bikebus!

Bike Bus Departs

Meet and mingle with local mobility leaders and advocates. Coffee, snacks and icebreaker activities will be provided.

Registration & Fellowship

Share what's happening in your community and hear from others.

Welcome and Introductions

We've pulled together a group of local movers and rollers to share what excites them--and where more work is needed.

Local Perspectives Panel

Lunch Break

After-lunch walk options include Riverview Park (learn about the new bank restoration project); the Rivanna Trail; the Broadway corridor (learn about future plans for this under-the-radar corner of the community.)

Walks / Hikes

Individuals and groups share projects / events / ideas that they cannot accomplish alone but are possible with collective action. Groups form and develop "strategic-doing" action plans to bring these goals to fruition.

Pitchfest and Collaborative Work Groups

Groups share their work plans; attendees discuss the summit and next steps.

Report Outs, Recaps, and Reflections

Happy Hour

Find out what the City and County are doing to improve walk- and bike-ability as well as trails and outdoor access.

Local Planners Roundtable

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