National Trails Day 2026 was more than a celebration of trails, active transportation, and the outdoors. It was a remarkable day of milestones, partnerships, and community impact across Northwest Indiana.

On May 5-6, leaders, advocates, planners, public officials, and community partners gathered at the Omni Severin Hotel in downtown Indianapolis for two days of bold conversations, mobile workshops, networking, and visionary thinking focused on creating safer, healthier, more walkable, and more bikeable communities across Indiana.

On April 25, 2026, coinciding with the nationwide celebration of Celebrate Trails Day, Nexus Strategy & Implementation had the distinct honor of serving as a guest panelist at the 15th Annual One Earth Film Festival, hosted by Calumet College of St. Joseph. Notably, this campus stands as the only festival site outside of Illinois, underscoring the growing regional and national reach of this influential environmental event.

Nexus Strategy & Implementation is proud to announce a new partnership with the Gary Public Transportation Corporation (GPTC) to support the launch of an equitable regional bike share program serving multiple cities across Northwest Indiana. This innovative initiative will introduce a fleet of e-bikes and coaster bikes, expanding access to safe, affordable, and sustainable transportation options for residents, workers, and visitors throughout the region.