BWGI Executive Director Tavel Cowan traveled to Washington, D.C. to attend the 2025 National Bike Summit, an annual gathering of bike and pedestrian advocates hosted by the League of American Bicyclists March 11-13. The Summit provides an opportunity for bike/ped industry advocates to learn about innovative bike programs, safety initiatives, Read more…
On March 11th, BWGI hosted our second walk of the year in our “Walk With A…” series, this time featuring prolific local artist Roderrick Davis. As we strolled through downtown Brunswick, Davis shared his knowledge of the vibrant murals that bring our community to life—highlighting the stories behind the art, Read more…
BWGI kicked off its new monthly walk-and-talk series with “Walk With A… Climate Scientist” on February 11. This new program will be offered at Brunswick and SSI locations to promote safe walking
In the merry month of December, Bike Walk Golden Isles hosted two Christmas lights tours. These fun, community events were an opportunity to educate riders on cycling best practices, federal and state bike laws, and provide necessary equipment for riders to stay safe when biking. On December 9th, we held Read more…
On Saturday, February 2nd, we partnered with Keep Golden Isles Beautiful for our second annual trash clean up at Blythe Island Regional Park. Our efforts were amplified by the combined support of SEGA-SORBA, Golden Isles Track Club, and the Atkinson Elementary Beta Club with their chaperones. Our hardworking group of Read more…
Bike Walk Golden Isles is thrilled to announce the launch of “Walk With A…”, a monthly walk-and-talk series designed to bring people together, spark engaging conversations, and promote pedestrian safety in the Golden Isles. The series invites participants to explore their community in a new way. Join us for our Read more…
The inaugural Pedal Golden Isles ride was a great success! Almost 150 cyclists enjoyed a scenic ride through south Glynn County and into Camden County on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, tackling distances of 20, 40 and 62 miles. Nine states were represented, and riders ranged in age from 8 to Read more…
Bike Walk Golden Isles has again received a grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to support alternative transportation safety education and initiatives in the Golden Isles area. The grant totals $96,974 for the year beginning October 1, 2024, and extending through September 30, 2025, the non-profit organization announced. Read more…
The BATS 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) is currently accepting community feedback, and your voice matters! At Bike Walk Golden Isles, we believe in the importance of having safe, alternative transportation options like biking, walking and rolling, especially with future projects. The BATS committee is actively listening to public input, and Read more…
BWGI is looking to expand its staff! The new Education Coordinator position is a part-time role with flexible working hours and will have a mission of expanding our safety programs. If you have a passion for cycling/walking/running/rolling, have a background in event planning and promotion, and enjoy working in our Read more…