When GPTC brought its first People We Meet on the Bus pop-up experience to the Lake Effekt Street Art Festival in Miller Beach, the goal was simple, create space for community members to share their stories and engage in conversations about transportation, mobility, and connectivity in Northwest Indiana.

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.