Save the date for the 2025 Illinois Bike & Walk Summit. This important event will take place May 7-8 at the Wyndham Springfield City Centre.
The Illinois Bike & Walk Summit is the state’s most important conference related to biking and walking. Professionals, advocates, and individuals from communities of all sizes are invited to attend the Summit to learn, collaborate, and identify creative solutions to everyday issues.
The theme for the 2025 Illinois Bike & Walk Summit is: Creating Connected, Livable, Thriving Communities. Those interested in making it easier and safer to move about their community on foot and on bike are strongly encouraged to attend.
Registration will open in January 2025. Contact [email protected] with questions and to discuss ways to get involved and support this event.
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Ride Illinois is honored to work with the following, impactful organizations to plan the 2025 Illinois Bike & Walk Summit:
Ride Illinois and partners are developing the agenda for the Illinois Bike & Walk Summit. Topics and presenters will be shared as they are finalized.
The agenda on Wednesday, May 7 will include speakers, breakout sessions, and workshops focused on safety, accessibility, and connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists.
The agenda on Thursday, May 8 will include a training session for planners, engineers, and municipal staff on best practices for developing bikeable, walkable communities. Advocates and individuals will likely attend an advocacy training and lobby for safer roads and communities.
The chart below reflects the current agenda. Check back for updates.
A block of rooms have been reserved at the Wyndham Springfield City Centre for May 6-8, 2025. Guests may book a room for one night or all three nights, based on travel plans. Below are some additional details:
