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“Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There’s something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym.” – Bill Nye

WakeUP joins our community and country in remembering those who have lost their lives in service to our country!🇺🇲

Municipalities are closed on Monday in honor of Memorial Day. Some regular meetings may be adjusted accordingly. Make sure to look at our Community Calendar page for more information on upcoming meetings and community planning events.

Our monthly newsletter hits member inboxes next week. Are you signedUP to receive it? Membership is free and you get access to events, monthly newsletter, and action alerts on issues related to equitable and sustainable growth planning. SignUP: wakeupwakecounty.org/get-involved/

“A bicycle is the finest mode of transport known to man.” – Adam Hart-Davis #wednesdaywisdom

📣Calling All Local Businesses in Wake County! 📣 Are you passionate about making a difference in our community? WakeUP is working to create a better tomorrow for our community, but we can’t do it alone. Business Partners are crucial to our outreach: wakeupwakecounty.org/business-partn…

It’s Sunday, and you know what that means: a list of opportunities for you to follow along with local decision-making and planning. Don’t see your town on the list? Be sure to check out the Community Calendar link on our website to find out when meetings are happening.

Happy Bike to Work Day!🚴 We thought we’d drop this image from @strongtowns to show that not only *can* we create more functional development, but streets designed for bikers and walkers have an even bigger impact on communities by helping them be both productive AND protective

Did you know that there are always opportunities to engage with your town? From events, to surveys, to boards and committees - WakeUP is working hard to make sure you know ways that you can be involved and help make a difference in your community. 👉wakeupwakecounty.org/community-enga…

“Cycling is good for people in all ways: their health, their well-being, and it does no damage to the environment” – Jeremy Corbyn

As Wake County continues to grow, our tree canopy is an increasingly important element to consider for climate impact and long term sustainability. In our recent blog, WakeUP Board Member, Nils Peterson, tells us about Champion Trees: wakeupwakecounty.org/champion-trees/ @caryncgov

Attention Apex residents: A summary of the March Western Big Branch Ara Plan will be presented to the Town of Apex Planning Board today at 4:30pm and tomorrow at Town Council’s regular meeting. For more information on the plan: apexnc.org/wbbap

Super busy week in municipal decision-making so make sure to see if there are meetings in your area. From Land Use Boards to County Commission - they are all on our Community Calendar because they have a direct impact on development and planning happening right now in our area

🌷 Happy Mother's Day, Wake County moms! 🌷 Today, we celebrate all the incredible mothers who inspire us to create a community where families can thrive. Our kids are our future and the reason WakeUP advocates for Smart Growth planning today.

May is National Bike Month! 🚴 Bike Month includes various fun events such as Bike to Work Week, which is taking place May 13th to May 19th. WakeUP encourages you to bike as much as possible throughout the month! Check out our engagement page to find local Bike Month events!

“Life is like riding a bicycle. In order to keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein

Kicking off May with a busy week of local meetings. Make sure to check out our Community Calendar link in our bio to track meetings happening in your area.

From the environment, to land use, to the economics and business of a region, as well as the health and wellness of its residents: promoting cycling as a transit option (and supporting funding to ensure safe, accessible routes!) is good public policy! Image: @cycling_embassy

“Every time you miss your childhood, ride on a bicycle!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan

🚲Tomorrow is the start of Bike Month. Biking is a wonderful non-car transit option that is good for you and the planet. Check out @GoTriangle's full list of events: gotriangle.org/may-bike-month @DowntownRaleigh also has a great event calendar for the month: downtownraleigh.org/getting-around…