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Why Active Transportation Matters: Connecting Communities

Episode 30

Why Active Transportation Matters: Connecting Communities

When we talk about growing communities, we often think about roads, bridges and major infrastructure projects. But there’s a powerful, sometimes overlooked driver of economic growth: active transportation—things like trails, bikeways, walkability, sidewalks and complete streets. Investing in these systems not only moves people more safely and sustainably but also helps attract businesses, revitalize downtowns and build stronger, healthier communities. B&N’s Amy Rosepiler and Deserae Dinger join us on this episode as we dig into why active transportation (AT) is becoming a key pillar of economic growth and why communities that act now stand to benefit the most. 

To learn more about B&N’s Walk in My World event mentioned in this episode, click here.

Amy Rosepiler, PE, Director, Columbus Roadway Design Section

Amy Rosepiler, PE 
Director, Columbus Roadway Design Section

Director of Roadway Design at B&N, Amy Rosepiler, has over 23 years of experience in urban planning and roadway design. She specializes in "Complete Streets" and active transportation projects, integrating pedestrian and bicycle facilities into urban corridors. Amy has led diverse teams on projects ranging from multimodal corridor improvements to roundabout designs, focusing on safety, accessibility and cost-effective solutions. This includes statewide pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure contracts, Safe Routes to School projects and ADA-compliant intersection upgrades.

Deserae Dinger, CPSM, Marketing Manager

Deserae Dinger, CPSM 
Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager, Deserae Dinger, has extensive experience in developing strategic marketing initiatives tailored to the transportation industry. She specializes in crafting compelling messages that communicate the firm’s expertise in roadway design, active transportation and safety planning. Deserae plays a critical role in coordinating multidisciplinary teams to produce winning submissions for projects such as Vision Zero plans, Safe Routes to School programs and multimodal corridor enhancements.