The small town of Tarboro plans to enable residents to bypass the “car culture” and instead routinely walk and bicycle to local destinations. The diverse partnership created and adopted a Comprehensive Bicycle Plan in 2006 to link neighborhoods, parks, schools, grocery stores and other key destinations. The town works with the N.C. Department of Transportation and developers to implement their ambitious 50-mile plan. Partners encourage active travel with programs like bicycle rodeos and school safety clinics for children, and bicycling clubs for adults. Residents enjoy many other opportunities to be healthy and active. The historic and walkable downtown hosts a farmer’s market; free healthy cooking lessons are widely available; all homes are located within one-half mile of a park; and more than 50 percent of local restaurants are voluntarily tobacco-free.