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Speaker

Mr. Ryan Hale

Founder & Vice President Laneshift

Ryan has proudly called Northwest Arkansas home for over 35 years, and his career has been marked by a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life of the communities he serves. Ryan's career began in community banking, where he gained valuable insights into the financial needs and dynamics of local companies and communities. He also brings a unique perspective to his work from his time as a student-athlete, having served as Team Captain of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks Football Team in 1998. Following his collegiate career, Ryan spent time with the New York Giants, contributing to the team’s journey to Super Bowl 35. Ryan spent 5.5 years as a member of the Walton Family Foundation, where he served as a Program Officer in the Home Region. During his tenure, Ryan played an instrumental role in the development of Northwest Arkansas’ extensive bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. Through collaborating with cities and key stakeholders and administering philanthropic investments, numerous transformative projects were brought to life, such as the Razorback Regional Greenway, the Back 40 mountain biking trail system, and the redevelopment of Lake Atalanta in Rogers, AR. These projects helped to connect communities and foster a culture of active living in the region. In 2017, driven by a passion for creating connected and livable communities, Ryan founded [Laneshift](https://laneshift.net/), an active transportation consulting firm with a mission of strengthening people and places through active transportation. Laneshift eventually became a division of Crafton Tull in 2025, combining the expertise of both companies to foster collaboration with cities, companies, developers, and advocacy organizations.

Speaking at

Fri 14 Nov 11:15 AM — 12:00 PM (GMT-06:00) Central Time Fayetteville Town Center, Ozark 2

Creating and Sustaining Cultures of Movement and Activity

This session will explore the importance of developing and sustaining cultures of movement and activity that can improve community health, economic development and quality of life. We will explore the benefits of active communities and dive deep into case studies and example programs from communities that have realized a measurable impact through access to outdoor recreation and active transportation. This session will utilize Laneshift's "Connected Community Model" as a framework for learning: Connected Community Model: A. Creating Active Transportation Infrastructure that is: Safe Comfortable Connected B. Developing Active Transportation Cultures that are: Welcoming Accessible Encouraging Session Objectives: A. Understanding the importance of facilitating a culture of movement and activity within a community and project. B. Learning various design elements, programs, events and initiatives that can promote and encourage activity within communities and development projects. C. Exploring the connected community model and how this can be applied to making a measurable effect on residents and visitors alike. 

Fri 14 Nov 2:00 PM — 5:00 PM (GMT-06:00) Central Time Fayetteville Town Center, Ozark 3

Workshop & Tour: Connected Community Learning Workshop & Bike Tour

Join the Laneshift team for this fun and engaging workshop and bicycle learning tour that will provide insights into active transportation and innovative infrastructure projects in Fayetteville. The tour will highlight how these elements factor into developing thriving and healthy communities, neighborhoods, and projects. The ~2-3 hour learning tour will explore the active transportation and trail network within the City of Fayetteville as well as how the “network” integrates into the transportation network and serves a wide array of residents and visitors alike. 

Following the workshop, the bicycle learning tour will be led by Ryan Hale and his team. Space is limited. E-bikes will be provided for the first 15 participants to register. Feel free to bring your own bike. E-bikes are highly recommended but not required.

 

Approved for LA CES HSW- 3 hours

Fri 14 Nov 2:30 PM — 5:00 PM (GMT-06:00) Central Time

TOUR: Connected Community Learning Bike Tour

Connected Community Learning Bike Tour accompanies the Workshop: Connected Community Learning Bike Tour. Space is limited. To attend the tour, you must attend the workshop. There is no option to register for the tour without the workshop.

Join the Laneshift and Prism Design Studio teams for this fun and engaging ride and/or walk that will provide insights into active transportation and innovative infrastructure projects in Fayetteville. The tour(s) will highlight how these elements factor into developing thriving and healthy communities, neighborhoods, and projects. The ~2–3 hour learning tour(s) will explore the active transportation and trail network within the City of Fayetteville as well as how the “network” integrates into the transportation network as well as individual projects/developments.

Three days of innovation, insights, and meaningful connections.


Fayetteville, AR

November 12-14, 2025

Join us in Fayetteville, Arkansas on November 12-14, 2025