
Ride, Roll & Stroll Active Transportation Summit
Saturday, May 17 | 9am – 3pm
Bright Side Opportunities Center
515 Hershey Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
What to expect:
Inspiring speakers & local experts
Hear from local leaders about transportation justice, community initiatives, and the future of mobility in Lancaster
Interactive workshops
Participate in breakout sessions on effective advocacy, infrastructure planning, and community-driven solutions
Collaborative problem-solving
Help local agencies address real transportation challenges facing our community

Why attend?
Whether you’re a daily bike commuter, occasional bus rider, wheelchair user, or simply interested in safer streets for all, this summit offers practical knowledge to improve your everyday transportation experience while connecting you with others who share your vision for a more accessible Lancaster.
Please RSVP via Eventbrite so that we can provide enough lunch for all of our guests! While registration is free, there will be an opportunity to donate at the event to help us cover lunch catering, speaker fees, and event materials.
Accessibility: The venue is accessible by bicycle, walking, or public transit (take Red Rose Transit Authority Bus # 3 from the Queen Street Bus Station).
A project of the Global Shapers Lancaster Hub, Ride, Roll & Stroll Lancaster envisions a thriving, vibrant Lancaster with safe, inviting, and convenient transportation options so that everyone can get where they need to go in ways that feel good to them.
Agenda:
| TIME | SESSION |
| 9:00 – 9:15am | Coffee & Networking |
| 9:15-9:30am | Welcome & Icebreaker: Lancaster Global Shapers Hub |
| 9:30-9:45am | Keynote Speaker: State Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El |
| 9:45-10:00am | Coffee Break |
| 10:00-10:45am | Panel: We are riding, rolling, and strolling together Red Rose Transit Authority (Lauri Ahlskog) Lancaster County Planning Department (Mike Domin) Commute PA (Stacy Newcomer) The Common Wheel (Charlie Schroeder) City of Lancaster (Karl Graybill) |
| 11:00am-12:00pm | Breakout Sessions |
| 12:00-1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00-1:45pm | Panel: We care about active transportation because we care about people Church World Service Lancaster (Matt Johnson) Community Action Partnership Lancaster (Monica Caraballo) Lancaster Downtowners (Linford Good) |
| 2:00-3:00pm | Share-Out & Wrap-Up |
