The annual Central Shenandoah Bike-Walk Summit will be held October 22–23, 2026, in downtown Staunton. A film screening of the film The Street Project will be held on Thursday, October 22 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Visulite Cinemas, and the main event will be held on Friday, October 23 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Hotel 24.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend. The Summit brings together residents and local leaders to explore the health and community benefits of bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure. Sessions will cover practical, successful implementation and ways to advance progress across the Shenandoah Valley. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
This year’s featured speaker is Charles T. Brown, founder and CEO of Equitable Cities. Equitable Cities is an urban planning, public policy, and research firm focused on the intersection of transportation, health, and equity. Mr. Brown is also the creator and host of the Arrested Mobility podcast and an adjunct professor at the Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy.
How to attend
- RSVP here to help staff plan for meals and screening seating.
- Thursday, October 22 | 6:00 – 8:30 PM. The Street Project Film Screening at Visulite Cinemas, 12 N Augusta St, Staunton, VA 24401.
- Friday, October 23 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Bike-Walk Summit at Hotel 24, 24 S Market St, Staunton, VA 24401