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Acting on a Simple Solution

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National Bike Summit

MARCH 8 - 10, 2011 GR A ND H YAT T | ME T RO CENT ER

WA SHINGTON , D.C .

League of American Bicyclists • 1612 K Street, NW, Suite 800 • Washington, DC 20006 • P: 202-822-1333 • F: 202-822-1334

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Schedule at-a-Glance 3

Daily Schedule 4 Tuesday 4 Wednesday 5 Thursday 11 Friday 11

Effective Advocacy 12

Conference Logistics 15 Grand Hyatt Hotel Building Map 15 Bike Ride Route 15 Map of Area 16

Issue Papers 17 National Bike Summit “Ask” 17 What’s Happening with the Transportation Bill... 18 Bicycling: A Cost-Effective Solution 20 Bicycling: A Simple Solution 21

Congressional Bike Caucus 22

League Board of Directors and Staff 23

Special Thanks 24

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Dear Summit Attendees:

Welcome to the 2011 National Bike Summit! On behalf of the League Board and staff, thank you so much for your commitment to the cause of bicycling.

This years theme, Acting on a Simple Solution, could hardly be more timely. Bicycling is economical, efficient, clean, and sustainable. The level of investment needed to get more people riding is small and offers big returns. Riding a bike frees people from car, gas, and insurance payments; it frees the nation from costly oil imports from volatile corners of the world. Bicycling is the ultimate expression of freedom and independence and the simple pleasure of riding a bike harkens back to simpler times. It’s fun, and its good for you. What’s not to like about that?

Yet here we are; close to 800 people in our nation’s capital having to “pitch” our elected representatives on why they should support continued Federal investment in bicycling. While it may seem obvious to us why that’s a simple case to make, there are almost 100 new members of Congress and a fresh slate of key committee members and staff who probably haven’t thought much about our issue. There are very few members of the House or Senate who were in office 20 years ago when the Transportation Enhancements program was created. In the next few days, we have the opportunity – no, the responsibility – to make sure every Member of Congress understands why this investment makes sense and just how it benefits individuals, business, communities, and the nation. No one else is going to do it for us.

We couldn’t pull off the National Bike Summit without the help of a lot of people - the League staff; more than 50 state contacts who help set up the all-important meetings; the Advocacy Associates team; and the incredible array of sponsors. We are so grateful to every one of the record number of sponsors and we’re very aware that the list is SO long we can’t possibly give everyone the credit and thanks they deserve. A special shout out goes to the staff at IMBA, Bikes Belong and America Bikes, with whom we become very close to every year at this time! The result is a unique event that brings many parts of the bicycling movement together: industry leaders; retailers; advocates; on- and off road riders; planners and engineers; and perhaps more importantly nowadays, people and businesses for whom bicycling isn’t a passion – it’s just a smart thing to do.

Bikes Belong’s Tim Blumenthal likes to say that, “when people ride bikes, great things happen.” As we advocate for bikes this week, let’s make sure great things happen.

Finally, a reminder that this year’s Congressional Bike Ride on Friday has special meaning. We are riding in honor of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) - an active member of the Congressional Bike Caucus - and in memory of those who died in the tragic Tucson shooting in January.

Hans van NaerssenChair, League of American Bicyclists

Andy ClarkePresident, League of American Bicyclists


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TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2011 Grand Hyatt: Metro Center

2 p.m. - 5 p.m. IMBa-Public Lands Initiative Workshop Farragut Square4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. registration Independence Foyer5 p.m. - 6 p.m. League of american Bicyclists annual Meeting Independence d/e5 p.m. - 6 p.m. First timers orientation Independence B/C6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Welcome & opening dinner Independence Ballroom

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2011 Grand Hyatt: Metro Center

6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. registration & Continental Breakfast Independence Foyer8 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. opening Plenary - acting on a Simple Solution Independence Ballroom9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. BreaKoUt SeSSIonS: What is our Message for the 112th Congress? the 2011 Summit Policy agenda Independence B/C Follow the Money – Fundamentals of current Federal transportation Financing Independence d/e next Generation Cities – the Green dividend Independence F/G active transportation and Social and economic equity Independence H/I Programs and Facilities to engage youth in Cycling Lafayette Park the Federal Financing Life Cycle – What you need to Know now Farragut Square10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Break Independence Foyer Lobby11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. BreaKoUt SeSSIonS What is our Message for the 112th Congress - the 2011 Summit Policy agenda Independence B/C Improving Community Health - Creating Healthy Communities for everyone Independence d/e Investing In our Future – Shaping Community outcomes through the State and Independence F/G Local Planning Process towards Zero deaths – a national Challenge Independence H/I enhancing Mountain Biking on Federal Public Lands Lafayette Park Impact of Corporate Investment in Creating a Bikeable Community in Conservative omaha Farragut Square12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Keynote Luncheon Independence Ballroom2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. BreaKoUt SeSSIonS What is our Message for the 112th Congress - the 2011 Summit Policy agenda Independence B/C Bike-transit Planning – What really Works Independence d/e How Will We Pay For the transportation System We need? Independence F/G Priming Metro areas for Bike Innovation Independence H/I Stump the Chumps – Bring your Worst advocacy Problems for IMBa Solutions Lafayette Park Creating a new Power Base – organizing and Supporting the Bike travel and Farragut Square tourism Sector to Support Bike advocacy3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Break Independence Foyer Lobby4:15 p.m. - 5 p.m. Closing Plenary - refining our Message Independence Ballroom5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. State delegation Coordination Independence Ballroom6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. IMBa delegates Final Wrap Up Penn Quarter-room aB7:30 p.m. IMBa delegates dinner

THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011 CaPItoL HILL

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Meetings with Members of Congress Capitol Hill9 a.m. - 5p.m. national Bike Summit Lobby day Headquarters – General Board of Church and Society 100 Maryland ave. ne Washington, dC 200028:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. alternate Session – d.C. Bike Facility design Charrette Latrobe - Constitution Level5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Congressional reception – Senate dirksen office Building room G-50

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011 GarFIeLd CIrCLe

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Bike Pickup at Bike the Sites 1100 Pennsylvania ave nW8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Congressional Bike ride in Honor of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Garfield Circle


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TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2011

2 p.m. – 5 p.m.IMBA - Public Lands Initiative WorkshopFarragut Square

IMBA staff and volunteers will discuss mountain bicyclist’s initiatives to create bicycle-friendly land designations.

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Jeremy Fancher, Policy Analyst/House CounselKristy Kibler, Public Lands Initiative Campaign Manager ashley Korenblat, Public Lands Initiative Directorryan Schutz, Frank Maguire, anna Laxague, tom Sauret, Hansi Johnson, IMBA Regional Directors

4: 00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.RegistrationIndependence Foyer

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.League of American Bicyclists Annual MeetingIndependence d/e

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.First Timers OrientationIndependence B/C

SPeaKerS:

Stephanie Vance, Advocacy Associates, Washington, D.C. Mike Van abel, President & USA Executive Director, IMBAJames Moore, Owner, Moore’s Bicycle Shop, Hattiesburg, Miss.

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Welcome & Opening DinnerIndependence Ballroom

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 20116:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Registration & Continental BreakfastIndependence Foyer

8 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Opening Plenary - Acting on a Simple SolutionIndependence Ballroom

There is a dramatically different dynamic in the 112th Congress, and we know that the policy decisions made during this Congress may fundamentally shape our nation’s transportation and natural resource policies for years to come. Plenary speakers will share their insights on how we might frame our message. Ms. Sadik-Khan will present NYC’s inspirational progress towards becoming a more bicycle-friendly community and share ways for every city in the U.S. to follow suit.

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Congressman earl Blumenauer (d-or)

SPeaKerS:

Janette Sadik-Khan, Commissioner of the New York City, Department of TransportationKen Salazar, Secretary, U.S. Department of Interior

BreaKoUt SeSSIonS: 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

What is Our Message for the 112th Congress? The 2011 Summit Policy Agenda

Independence B/C

This panel will provide the latest background, talking points and case statements for the “Summit Ask.” Come prepared with your questions. *This workshop is repeated in each breakout session. Please attend one of these sessions.

Moderator:

Caron Whitaker, Campaign Director, America Bikes

PaneLIStS:

tyler Frisbee, Legislative Assistant, Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) Gary Sjoquist, Advocacy Director, Bikes Belong Coalition Catherine ahern, V-P Member Services, American Recreation Coalition

Follow the Money – Fundamentals of Current Federal Transportation Financing

Independence d/e

In 1991, bicycling and walking were integrated into the transportation mainstream and are currently eligible for funding from almost all the major Federal-aid highway programs. There are eight common federal funding sources for bicycle and pedestrian projects, and another eight that are sometimes used. This panel will provide a summary of each to help you understand the best funding sources for your proposed projects.

Moderator:

darren Flusche, Policy Analyst, League of American Bicyclists

PaneLIStS:

Christopher douwes, Trails and Enhancements Program Manager, Federal Highway Administration

anthony J. aglio, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, Delaware Department of Transportation

Stephan Vance, Director, California Bicycle Coalition

Next Generation Cities – The Green Dividend Independence F/G

We envision that our communities and cities of the 21st Century will be “Green,” and will be communities where we can choose to never have to use a car. These communities will be places free of rush hour woes, where every convenience is within a short walk, bike ride or transit trip. That future may not be so far away. Devel-opers around the country are beginning to think green and build smart. This panel will highlight some of those efforts and take a look at how being “Green” not only benefits the environment but also stimulates the local economy.

Moderator:

tim Blumenthal, President, Bikes Belong

PaneLIStS:

Patrick Hays, Mayor, City of North Little Rock, Ark. tony Greenberg, Vice President, The JBG Companies, Md.

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Active Transportation and Social and Economic Equity

Independence H/I

Today millions of Americans face basic mobility challenges. Even though billions of public dollars are invested in our na-tion’s transportation system each year, too many communities lack affordable transportation options such as quality public transit and walking and biking infrastructure. This panel will highlight the resources and partnerships that can ensure all communities and low-income neighborhoods benefit from safe, affordable and accessible transportation options to con-nect them to jobs and economic opportunity.

Moderator:

anita Hairston, Senior Associate, Policy Link

PaneLIStS:

Margo Pedroso, Policy Manager, Safe Routes to School National Partnership Jeff Ciabotti, Vice President Trail Development, Rails to Trails amanda Montez, Advocacy and Outreach Manager, Leadership for Healthy

Communities neha Bhatt, Deputy State Policy Director, Smart Growth America

Programs and Facilities to Engage Youth in Cycling

Lafayette Park

Learn what the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) and the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) are doing to engage youth. The DOI manages America’s backyard to ensure that it is available for all young people to enjoy. The Youth in the Great Outdoors Initiative works to employ, educate, and engage young people from all backgrounds in connecting with America’s public lands. NICA is working to establish high school mountain biking leagues across the country by 2020. NICA has gotten thousands of young riders on bikes and almost half of their parents back on theirs. Come to this session to learn more about how to engage young riders through bike park facilities and how to work with the local riding community and land managers to develop cost effective, results oriented bike park facility projects.

PaneLIStS:

nate Hawley, Deputy Director, Office of Youth in the Great Outdoors nat Lopes, Hilride Progression Development Group, NICA Strategic Planning rachael Lopes, Hilride Progression Development Group, NICA Special Projects

The Federal Financing Life Cycle – What You Need To Know Now

Farragut Square

This may well be your only chance to gain an insiders per-spective into the complicated world of federal budgeting. The financing cycle for the Federal-aid Highway Program begins when Congress develops and enacts surface transportation authorizing legislation. However, that is just the beginning, and there are many budgetary maneuvers along the way that ultimately impact the amount of funding that actually is spent on a program. This panel of experts will highlight what you need to know about how the process is supposed to work and how it actually works.

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tim arnade, Team Leader, Office of Legislative Affairs and Policy, Federal Highway Administration

PaneLIStS:

Jack Basso, Director of Program Finance and Management, AASHTO tracy Loh, Program Coordinator, National Transportation Enhancements

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BreaKoUt SeSSIonS: 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.


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tyler Frisbee, Legislative Assistant, Congressman Blumenauer (D-OR) dan thornton, President and Owner, Free Flite Bicycles, Marietta, Ga. Steve and Morgan Lommele, IMBA Trail Care Crew

Improving Community Health - Creating Healthy Communities for Everyone

Independence d/e

Sponsored by the National Center for Bicycling and Walking

The connection between transportation and public health grows stronger every day. The recently adopted National Physical Activity Plan identifies several transportation policies and programs that will increase opportunities for physical activity

– including passage of a new transportation bill. This panel highlights communities that are already implementing these policies and programs, and makes the case for continued Federal funding of these successful initiatives.

Moderator:

rich Killingsworth, Deputy Director and Senior Advisor at Nemours Health and Prevention Services

PaneLIStS:

Jamie rayman, MPH, Public Health Analyst, Center for Disease Control amy ryberg doyle, Council Member, Greenville, South Carolina Lauren Marchetti, Director, Safe Routes National Center

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Investing In Our Future – Shaping Community Outcomes Through the State and Local Planning Process

Independence F/G

More than any other federal law, transportation law allows for more input from the state and local levels of government. This provides the opportunity for all transportation advocates, including bicycling advocates, to be more engaged in the process and help shape the outcomes that will affect their communities. This panel will provide the key to understanding how to advance the vision of a community.

Moderator:

randy neufeld, Director, SRAM Cycling Fund

PaneLIStS:

Leslie Meehan, Senior Transportation Planner, Nashville Area MPO

nick donohue, Policy Director, Transportation for America

J. Walter tejada, County Board Member, Arlington County, Va.

Towards Zero Deaths – A National Challenge

Independence H/I

Although the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act (SAFETEA-LU), the last surface transportation bill, identified safety as an important factor in improving the national transportation system and introduced a new highway safety program (HSIP) to move towards projects that reduce fatal and life changing roadway accidents, safety still remains one of the most challenging issues facing our nation. This panel will discuss recent initiatives undertaken around the country to reduce fatalities and serious injuries, as well as share their insights as to what more can be done at the national level to bring about institutional and cultural changes.

Moderator:

noah Budnick, Deputy Director, Transportation Alternatives, NYC

PaneLIStS:

Joe toole, Associate Administrator, Office of Safety, Federal Highway Administration richard ashton, Highway Safety, International Association of Chiefs of Police ray thomas, Founding Partner, Swanson Thomas & Coon Law Firm, Portland, Ore. Justin Mcnaull, Director of State Relations, American Automobile Association

Enhancing Mountain Biking on Federal Public Lands

Lafayette Park

IMBA holds partnership agreements with several federal agencies that manage public lands leading to many exciting opportunities for our sport. At the same time, important challenges exist in regards to access to national forests and other public

lands. This panel discussion features leaders from three of the biggest agencies: the Forest Service, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Land Management. They will examine the opportunities that mountain bikers should focus on, as well as address issues that are holding cyclists back.

Moderator:

tom Ward, IMBA, California Policy Director

PaneLIStS:

Holly Knox, Recreation and Trail Coordinator, Green Mountain National Forest rob Perrin, Trail and Travel Management Lead, U.S. Bureau of Land Management dwight Beall, Raystown Lake Operations Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The Impact of Corporate Investment in Creating a Bikeable Community in Conservative Omaha

Farragut Square

Six years ago, Omaha had only one mile of bicycle lane. Since that time, Activate Omaha has worked through partnerships, promo-tions, and programming to create policies and infrastructure around active transportation. These interventions have spurred Omaha business leaders to implement innovative worksite promo-tions and programming, as well as support community advocacy. As a result, Omaha now boasts 20 miles of on-street facilities, as well as many other positive results for bicycling. In this session, you will learn how public and private partnerships with businesses are instrumental in making Omaha a bikeable community.


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Moderator:

Kerri Peterson, Executive Director, Live Well Omaha

PaneLIStS:

Jackie austad, General Director Health Promotion, Union Pacific Michael alley, Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture

12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.Keynote LuncheonIndependence Ballroom

IntrodUCtIon:

Jenn dice, Government Affairs Director, International Mountain Bicycling Association

Keynote SPeaKer:

robin Schepper, Executive Director, First Lady’s Let’s Move Campaign

BreaKoUt SeSSIonS: 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.


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Moderator:

daniel de Zeeuw, Campaign Coordinator, America Bikes

PaneLIStS:

Zack Fields, Legislative Assistant, Congressman Connolly (D-VA) ryan Schutz, IMBA Rocky Mountain Regional Director Beth annon-Lovering, B&L Bike Shop, Davis, Calif.

Bike-Transit Planning – What Really Works Independence d/e

A vast improvement in bike transit integration has taken place in the United States since 2000. The increase in biking and transit ridership means successful transit systems are crowded, which negatively affects the ability to bring more bikes on board trains or transit vehicles. Future growth will require even further invest ments to address the “first mile” and “last mile” issues. This panel will present a case study on Washington, D.C.’s bike transit center and highlight the significance of it in regards to federal policy and funding.

Moderator:

rich Weaver, Senior Program Manager, American Public Transportation Association

PaneLIStS:

andréa White-Kjoss, President and CEO, Bikestation Jim Sebastian, Bicycle& Pedestrian Program Manager, DC Department of Transportation Vincent Valdes, Associate Administrator, Office of Research, Federal Transit Administration

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How Will We Pay For the Transportation System We Need?

Independence F/G

Reauthorization of transportation law is not stalled due to lack of ideas, but rather due to the lack of funding. The current system of funding transportation, through the federal gas tax, is unsus-tainable. The gas tax has not been raised in twenty years, and at the same time gas consumption has declined. The highway trust fund is insufficient to maintain our nations’ current transporta-tion infrastructure, let alone improve it. The challenge is finding a way forward. This panel will share their perspective on some of the innovative financing methods that have been proposed and what the realities are in this Congress to resolve this impasse.

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robert Puentes, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution Jim tymon, Majority Staff Director, House T&I Committee (Invited)

Priming Metro Areas for Bike Innovation Independence H/I

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Bicycling is booming across the country, and many cities have become laboratories for the best bicycle-friendly street designs, policies and promotional programs. Population density is increasing everywhere, especially in urban, suburban and metro areas – where most of these people will live. By 2050, the U.S. population will in-crease by 100 million people. How can we assuage challenges and continue to innovate? How can we not? Join this session to learn how you can get your local transportation agency involved in Cities for Cycling. The more local governments use innovative designs, the more state and federal governments will fund 21st century streets.

Moderator:

rob Sadowsky, Executive Director, Bicycle Transportation Alliance

PaneLIStS:

Jon orcutt, National Association of City Transportation Officials Steve durrant, Principal, Alta Planning + Design, Portland, Ore. Caroline Samponaro, Director of Bicycle Advocacy, Transportation Alternatives, NYC Leah Shahum, Executive Director, San Francisco

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Stump the Chumps – Bring Your Worst Advocacy Problems for IMBA Solutions

Lafayette Park

We want to make sure you get the absolute most out of this year’s National Bike Summit by designing a session that is all about you: your club goals, your community challenges, your local trails, and mountain bike needs. IMBA brought it’s A Team to the National Bike Summit to host a high-energy, interactive game show to help answer your toughest questions and prepare you to be a better advocate for the trails and mountain biking back at your home. This session will help get answers to issues such as; how to deal with dirt jump and technical trail liability, how to raise money in a down economy, and more. Bring your questions and make sure to stay tuned for the cash and prizes round.

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ryan Schutz, Rocky Mountain Regional Director, IMBA Field Programs

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Jeremy Fancher, Policy Analyst/In-House Counsel, IMBA Kristy acuff, Public Lands Initiative Campaign Manager, IMBA tom Ward, CA Policy Advisor, IMBA ashley Korenblat, Public Lands Initiative Director, IMBA Frank Maguire, Mid-Atlantic Regional Director, IMBA anna Laxague, Pacific Northwest Regional Director, IMBA tom Sauret, Southeast Regional Director, IMBA Hansi Johnson, Midwest Regional Director, IMBA rich Cook, Development Director, IMBA Steve Lommele, Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew Morgan Lommele, Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew Katherine Fuller, Trail Care Crew Coordinator, IMBA

Creating a New Power Base - Organizing and Supporting the Bike Travel and Tourism sector to Support Bike Advocacy

Farragut Square

Growing levels of bicycle travel and tourism are finally appearing on the radar screen of the mainstream travel and tourism industry. This highly-interactive session includes a facilitated dialog among entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, travel industry experts – and you! Discuss how to connect with your local travel and tourism bureaus, engage partners in the rail, bus, and coach sectors, and more effec-tively measure and promote the economic impact of bicycle travel.


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Moderator:

Jim Sayer, Executive Director, Adventure Cycling Association

PaneLIStS:

Jim Books, Dakota Bicycle Tours and Board Member, National Bicycle Tour Directors Association

Jerry norquist, Cycle Oregon and Board Chair, National Bicycle Tour Directors Association

robin Phillips, Consultant and Past Policy Director, American Bus Association amanda White, Associate Director, Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin tania Worgull, President, Trek Travel Lauren Hefferon, Founder and Director of Ciclismo Classico and Advisory Board,

Adventure Travel World Summit

3:45 p.m.- 4:15 p.m.

BreakIndependence Foyer Lobby

4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closing Plenary - Refining our MessageIndependence Ballroom

Over the past few months, hundreds of district meetings have been held around the country with key Members of the new 112th Congress. In this session we will gain some insight as to how our message has been received, as well as words of wisdom on how to make the Summit Ask.

5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.State Delegation Coordination Independence Ballroom

6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.IMBA Delegates Final Wrap Up Lagoon Level, Penn Quarter – room-aB

7:30 p.m. IMBA Delegates Dinner

THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 20119 a.m. – 5 p.m. Meetings with Members of CongressSenate and House office Buildings - Capitol Hill

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.National Bike Summit Lobby Day Headquarters General Board of Church and Society, 100 Maryland ave. ne,

Washington, d.C. 20002

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Alternate Session – D.C. Bike Facility Design CharretteLatrobe - Constitution Level

For those that are not able to participate in the Congressional meetings on Thursday, Toole Design Group - in conjunction with the District of Columbia Transportation Department - developed a brain-storming and design activity session with a bike tour of D.C.’s latest cycle tracks and bikeways. We will be looking at ways to integrate bi-cycling into the transportation mix along with pedestrians, cars, buses, and streetcars on a busy downtown street. No matter what your background is, this day is guaranteed to set your creative side free!

5 p.m. – 7 p.m.Congressional ReceptionSenate dirksen office Building, room G-50

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 20118:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Congressional Bike Ride - In Honor of Congresswoman Gabrielle GiffordsGarfield Circle, Capitol Hill

Bike rental pickup at Bike the Sites 1100 Pennsylvania ave nW

This year we will ride in honor of Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) and in memory of those killed in the Tucson shooting. Congresswoman Giffords is a regular rider and member of the Congressional Bike Caucus.


Meeting in person with elected officials and/or legislative staff is the most effective means of political advocacy. Congressional meetings have been set up for you by your State contact(s) and by Advocacy Associates. Below are important suggestions to ensure that your Hill visit is successful and effective.

STEP ONE: FIGURING OUT WHAT YOU WANT

Prepare carefully and thoroughly for your meeting. Take the time before you arrive in Washington, D.C. to get to know your legislator(s) by reviewing their Web site to learn more about issues that may be of importance to them, as well as find out what committees they are on and/or leadership positions they may hold. Work with state contacts and other state delegates to develop a meeting agenda that participants can clearly understand.

The following sites can be useful in helping you look up your member(s), reviewing co-sponsorship information and other details.

1. http://capwiz.com/lab/home

2. www.congress.gov

3. www.senate.gov

4. www.house.gov

STEP TWO: WHOM SHOULD YOU ASK?

Meetings have been set up for you with your re-spective members, so be sure to identify yourself as a constituent at the outset of the meeting. You should also be aware that many of the meetings will actually be with staff.

Many grassroots advocates underestimate the important role of legislative staff. A supportive staff person can often make the difference between success and failure. Staffers play an invaluable role in shaping a legislator’s agenda

and position on issues. It is important that you make every effort to cultivate a positive working relationship with staff. Over time, staff may even come to regard you as a helpful resource for information on your issue.

If you do meet with a staffer, most likely it will be with the Legislative Assistant (LA) who handles transpor-tation and/or natural resources and the environment. Remember that you are the expert and that most staff handle multiple policy issues and may not be familiar with all the details about our issues. Fortunately, you’re there to help them out on bicycling.

STEP THREE: DELIVERING YOUR MESSAGE

Stay on message, stick to the issue(s), state only a few key points in support of your position and make a defi-nite request for action. Many meetings are ineffective because a participant brings up other issues or strays from the key arguments supporting your position. Have

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a message and stick to it. Your effectiveness is based on geography. Legislators want to hear your thoughts and opinions because you are a constituent. One of your most useful strategies is to relate the issue and your position to your community. Legislators have many other avenues to get national or state analysis, reports and statistics. Excellent local success stories and ex-amples are critical in making the case for the National Bike Summit asks. If you participated in the pre-summit webinars, you will have done your homework ahead of time to see if there are any personal stories you can share that relate to the 2011 Legislative priorities.

We are aware that you may also have local issues you want to discuss with your senator or representative – we encourage you to ask for a meeting back in your home district to address these. There is considerable

power in having a simple, unified and consistent voice when we are up on Capitol Hill representing the bicycle movement; covering the key national Summit ask is the priority for this one day.

Prior to the meeting, give some thought as to whom in the delegation might be best suited to make the request based upon what you know about the member or staffer. For instance, there may be someone in your group that has a good relationship with the member or staff you are meeting with. Additionally, a business person may be better suited to speak to a more conservative member, while an activist might be better suited to lead if the meeting is with a more progressive member.

Do not forget why you are there. It is appropriate and expected that you will make a request at your meeting. The key is to make sure that your request is clearly articulated and actionable by the legislator. It is always best to make a direct and specific request that is tied to pending legislative activity (if possible). For example when you ask that a legislator co-sponsor a bill, make reference to bill numbers and be knowledgeable about the status of the bill. Making a specific request gives you the opportunity to evaluate the legislator’s response.

Finally, thank the Member and/or staffer for taking the time to meet with you and your delegation to discuss our legislative priorities for the 2011 legislative session.

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Following up after a meeting is almost as important as the meeting itself. Sending a thank you letter after the meeting that expresses appreciation and reinforces your message and any verbal commitment of support made by the legislator or staff is key. Not many people take this simple step – you’ll stand out positively if you do so!

If you promise during the meeting to get back in touch with additional information, be sure that you do so. Failure to follow up on your promise will call your credibility into question. Follow-up is important even if the legislator does not agree to support your request because you are building a long-term relationship.

Also, don’t forget to report the results of your meet-ing back to League staff. This information is vital to coordinating overall legislative strategy and evaluating the impact of advocacy efforts.

Please go to http://ssl.capwiz.com/lab/lrm/feedback.tt?event=28881 and fill out the online Congressional feedback form as soon as possible after your meeting while the information is fresh in your mind.

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2011 National Bike Summit “Ask”Support continued dedicated funding for bicycling programs.

What is the issue

As Congress debates the future of transportation policies, programs and funding levels against a backdrop of deficits and budget cuts, we anticipate proposals to eliminate or dramatically change the status of the primary funding sources for bicycling, walking and trail programs. These include the popular and effective Transportation Enhancements (TE), Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS), and Recreational Trails (RTP) programs.

Key facts and figures

• Just 1.5 percent of federal transportation dollars currently support bicycling and walking, although these two modes represent 12 percent of all trips in the United States. Bicycling and walking are growing in significance to our transportation system and yet only a tiny fraction of transportation funding is allocated to these essential and affordable modes.

• 14 percent of roadway fatalities are bicyclists or pedestrians. Small investments in improving roadway safety not only make our roads safer for bicyclists and pedestrians but also make drivers feel more comfort-able and reduce conflicts among all road users.

• Bicycling and walking improvements are relatively inexpensive, highly cost-effective investments that create significantly more jobs per dollar than road repair and upgrades; they also boost local small businesses and increase real estate values.

• In these tough economic times, we must invest in solutions that solve multiple problems: biking and walking are low-cost transportation options that improve safety, health and air quality; they reduce dependence on foreign oil.

Key talking Points:

1. make the Point - We recognize that every tax dollar has to do the most good. Particularly in these tough economic times, we can only afford to invest in solutions that solve multiple problems. Bicycling and walking programs do that, and they are essential to our community.

2. make the Ask: [Make this ask before you leave the office. If the Member of Congress or staff person, starts to end the meeting, make sure to say...]

“We are concerned there will be efforts to strip federal funding for biking and walking in Congress either by eliminating the funding for programs such as Transportation Enhancements or Safe Routes to School, or by making funding these programs optional for states. Will you support continued dedicated funding for vital bicycling and walking programs such as the Transportation Enhancements, Safe Routes to School, and Recreational Trails Program?”

3. make the Invitation: invite your Member of Congress to see for themselves the impact of these funding programs in their district.


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What’s Happening with the transportation Bill……and other frequently asked questions

Will we see a transportation Bill in 2011?

Given the shift in the political landscape in the 112th Congress, prospects for passing a new transportation bill are unclear. Representative John L. Mica (R-FL) the new Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (T&I) wants a new bill in the spring of 2011, and last month the Administration released their proposal for a new bill. However, ongoing budget issues and other priorities in Congress suggest early action on a long-term bill is still unlikely.

The previous multi-year law (SAFETEA- LU) expired in September 2009, and has been extended by a series of Continuing Resolutions (CR). These allow the current programs to operate at 2009 funding levels until a new bill is passed. Further extensions may be necessary to keep the program going while bigger policy and financing issues are resolved – this may be a good outcome for bicycling right now.

What is likely to be in the next bill?

The big challenge for Congress is to agree upon a sustainable funding source for transportation infrastructure: the current Highway Trust Fund is expected to be insolvent within the next 2 years, so any larger bill has to have a new funding mechanism. We can reasonably anticipate that the next bill will limit the federal role in transportation, and create innovative financing options including public-private partnerships. We can also expect a consolidation of programs and a more streamlined process for project delivery.

What is the House Doing?

In early February, Chairman Mica began field hearings on the next bill. Specific areas of interest include ways to consolidate and improve the performance of programs, cut government red tape and streamline the project delivery process, and identify creative financing alternatives.

Without agreement on a new funding mechanism, we can expect a significantly smaller ($) bill with across the board cuts in spending and potentially the elimination of entire programs. We must remain vigilant to ensure bike programs remain in the bill, especially as 20 members of the T&I Committee (19 R and 1 D) are new to Congress.

What is the Senate Doing?

Although we expect the transportation bill to originate in the House, the Senate has begun to hold hearings on reauthorization. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, is supportive of our programs but her Republican counterpart, Senator Inhofe of Oklahoma, recently described bicyclists as “hitchhikers” on the highway trust fund. Several past supporters who helped protect the Transportation Enhancements program in a 2009 vote have since left the Senate – so our Senate meetings this week are critical.


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What role does the administration’s budget and legislative proposal play?

Last month, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) proposed a six-year, $556 billion bill that would replace 55 of the current highway programs with five core programs: National Highways, Safety, Livability, Research and Technology, and Federal Lands. The Transportation Enhancements (TE), Safe Routes to School, Recreational Trails, and Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality programs would be combined into the broader Livability program with increased funding from $2.94 billion to $4.1 billion. This is a 40% increase, but compares to an increase of 45% for highways and a doubling of transit funding. Congress can take or leave all or part of this proposal – and absent a funding mechanism the response to date has been muted.

The message from USDOT to the active transportation community is that we should embrace this transformative change and have the confidence in our own abilities to prosper without the safety net provided by relatively small dedicated funding programs that will only ever achieve incremental change.

Why should the federal government fund bicycling and walking?

In 1991, Congress passed landmark transportation legislation, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA), that recognized the increasingly important role of bicycling and walking in creating a balanced, intermodal transportation system. That concept is even more important today as our nation struggles with multiple challenges such as budget constraints, energy, congestion, and obesity. These problems will only get worse as we add 100 million people to our population in the next 40 years. We need to look at smarter options to use our roads more efficiently. Bicycling is a simple, cost effective solution that helps save money, boosts the economy, builds physical activity into our lives, and reduces our dependence on foreign oil.

Will the Recreational trails Program continue in the next transportation bill ?

Since the Recreational Trails Program (RTP), was created by the Intermodal Surface transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), it has had a dramatic and positive impact on the quality of life in America. RTP has funded more than 7,000 individual projects, and helped communities in all 50 states build and repair thousands of miles of trail. As this new Congress continues to process for reauthorization, we must make sure they recognize the impact the RTP program has on communities around the country.

Why are we not asking our Members to sign onto the complete Street Act,Safe Routes to Schools, and the Act Act?

Legislation introduced in a prior Congress does not carry over to a new Congress; bills must be re-introduced. Although discussions have been on-going with the sponsors of these important pieces of legislation, the reality is that with the new focus in Congress, in particular on the House side, we are not certain when and if those bills will be reintroduced.

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Bicycling: A cost-effective Solution

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Bicycle commuting has increased even more - 44 percent nationwide since 2000, and more than 70 percent in bicycle-friendly communities with the largest investment.

(Source: National Household Travel Survey; American Community Survey, US Census)

Bicycling creates Jobs

Bike projects put more people to work than road projects.

In Baltimore, bike lane projects create twice as many jobs per dollar as road resurfacing projects. Bike projects use less materials, therefore more of the cost goes to labor.

(Source: Garrett-Peltier, Heidi, Political Economy Research Institute at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst)

Bicycling is cost-effective

Between 1995 and 2010, the Portland region spent $4.2 billion on roadway improvements and $153 million on all active transportation improvements.

Since 1990, the City of Portland saw an increase of 14,912 in daily bicycle commute trips and 37,006 in daily auto trips.

The cost of a new auto trip in Portland was approximately 22 times the cost of a new bicycle commute trip.

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Our country faces many challenges…

Obesity: In the U.S., 72.5 million adults are obese, with associated medical costs of $147 billion a year. (CDC, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)

Dirty air: 175 million people—roughly 6 in 10 Americans — suffer from dangerous pollution levels in their communities. (American Lung Association)

Congestion: Congestion cost Americans $115 billion in 2009; $808 for the average commuter. (Texas Transportation Institute)

Population growth: The US Census bureau estimates that the population of the United States will grow by 100 million people in the next 40 years, which will burden our infrastructure and require efficient solutions. (US Census)

Energy independence: The transportation sector alone consumes more petroleum year than is produced by the entire country each. (U.S. Department of Energy)

Only bicycling helps solve all of these problems.

Bicycling: A Simple Solution

Bicycling Boosts the Economy

The $6 billion US bike manufacturing and retail sector contributes to the much larger overall economic impact of bicycling. The Outdoor Industry Foundation estimates this activity supports 1.1 million jobs and generates $17 billion in Federal, state and local taxes. In Wisconsin alone, bicycling has an economic impact of $1.5 billion; neighboring Minnesota enjoys a $1 billion bicycling boost to their economy. The North Carolina Department of Transportation found a 9-1 return on their investment in bicycle improvements in the Outer Banks, and bicycle-related business in the City of Portland is worth $90 million annually and supports 1,250 jobs.

(Sources: NBDA; Outdoor Industry Foundation; University of Wisconsin-Madison; University of Minnesota Tourism Center; NCDOT; Alta Planning+Design)

that’s why bicycling is…

The Healthy Solution: An adult who bicycles regularly typically has a level of fitness equivalent to someone 10 years younger and a life expectancy two years longer than the national average. (R. Paffenbarger)

The Clean Solution: Increasing bicycling and walking to 40 percent of trips under 1 mile and 10 percent of trips between 1 and 3 miles would be the equivalent of replacing 19 million conventional cars with highly efficient hybrids. (Rails to Trails Conservancy, 2008)

The Congestion-easing Solution: A small reduction in driving causes a large drop in traffic. In 2008, a 3 percent decrease in Vehicle Miles Traveled lead to a 30 percent reduction in peak hour congestion. Communities that invest in bicycling see on average a 70 percent increase in congestion-easing bike commuting. (INRIX National Traffic Scorecard; American Community Survey)

The Efficient Solution: Biking and walking investments support more efficient land use, cause less wear and tear on roads, and are far less costly building for motorized vehicles. (Littman, 2011)

The Energy Solution: Bicycling burns no fuel, only calories. Eighty-nine percent of Americans believe that transportation investments should help reduce energy use. (National Association of Realtors)

The Popular Solution: Fifty-three percent of Americans favor increasing federal spending on bicycle lanes and paths. (Belden Russonello & Stewart, 2003)

Seven in ten Americans say that they would like to bike more than they do now; but less than half of those surveyed were satisfied by how their communities were designed for bicycling. (NHTSA, 2008)


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congressional Bike caucus

The Congressional Bike Caucus is a bi-partisan organization which was established to advance three primary objectives: promote federal policies that encourage cycling as a valid mode of transportation; improve cycling opportunities for people who commute and cycle to the Hill; and organize and lead informal recreational rides for Members and staff. Leadership for the Congressional Bike Caucus is co-chaired by Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Tom Petri (R-WI) in the House, and Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) in the Senate.

The Caucus is once again gearing up and looking forward to addressing the challenges America faces in the form of energy security, traffic congestion, global warming, and fighting America’s growing obesity epidemic. These issues lend themselves to the promotion of bicycling for both clean and safe transportation alternatives, as well as healthy recreational opportunities.

Working with the Caucus, we have the opportunity to highlight a transportation option that burns calories rather than fossil fuels, requires minimal infrastructure investments, and makes our nation healthier. The federal government can play an important role in promoting cycling’s benefits. Please ask your member to get involved and thank them if they are already a member!

Ackerman, Gary D-NYAderholt, Robert R-ALAkin, Todd R-MOAltmire, Jason D-PAAndrews, Rob D-NJBaca, Joe D-CABachus, Spencer R-ALBaldwin, Tammy D-WIBarrow, John D-GABartlett, Roscoe R-MDBerkley, Shelley D-NVBilirakis, Gus R-FLBono, Mary R-CABoswell, Leonard D-IABraley, Bruce D-IABurgess, Michael R-TXButterfield, GK D-NCCalvert, Ken R-CACapps, Lois D-CACapuano, Mike D-MACardoza, Dennis D-CACarnahan, Russ D-MOCarson, Andre D-INCastor, Kathy D-FLChandler, Ben D-KYClarke, Yvette D-NYClay, William Lacy D-MOCleaver, Emmanuel D-MOCoble, Howard R-NCCohen, Steve D-TNConnolly, Gerald D-VACooper, Jim D-TNCostello, Jerry D-ILCrowley, Joe D-NYCummings, Elijah E. D-MDDavis, Danny K. D-ILDavis, Susan D-CADeFazio, Peter D-ORDeGette, Diana D-CODeLauro, Rosa D-CTDiaz-Balart, Lincoln R-FLDicks, Norm D-WADoggett, Lloyd D-TXDonnelly, Joe D-INDoyle, Mike D-PADuncan, John R-TN

Edwards, Donna D-MDEllison, Keith D-MNEmerson, Jo Ann R-MOEshoo, Anna D-CAFarr, Sam D-CAFattah, Chaka D-PAFilner, Bob D-CAForbes, Randy R-VAFranks, Trent R-AZGiffords, Gabrielle D-AZGoodlatte, Bob R-VAGrijalva, Raul D-AZGutierrez, Luis V. D-ILHall, Ralph R-TXHarman, Jane D-CAHimes, Jim D-CTHinchey, Maurice D-NYHirono, Maizie D-HIHolden, Tim D-PAHolt, Rush D-NJHonda, Mike D-CAInslee, Jay D-WAIsrael, Steve J. D-NYJackson, Jesse Jr. D-ILJackson-Lee, Sheila D-TXJohnson, Eddie Bernice D-TXJohnson, Hank D-GAJohnson, Timothy V. R-ILKildee, Dale D-MIKind, Ron D-WIKissell, Larry D-NCLamborn, Doug R-COLance, Leonard R-NJLarsen, Rick D-WALarson, John D-CTLee, Barbara D-CALewis, John D-GALipinski, Daniel D-ILLoebsack, David D-IALowey, Nita D-NYLujan, Ben Ray D-NMLynch, Stephen D-MAMaloney, Carolyn D-NYManzullo, Don R-ILMarchant, Kenny R-TXMarkey, Edward D-MA

Matheson, Jim D-UTMatsui, Doris D-CAMcCarthy, Carolyn D-NYMcCaul, Michael R-TXMcCollum, Betty D-MNMcDermott, Jim D-WAMcIntyre, Mike D-NCMcNerney, Jerry D-CAMeeks, Greg D-NYMichaud, Michael H. D-MEMiller, Brad D-NCMoran, James P. D-VANadler, Jerrold D-NYNapolitano, Grace D-CANeal, Richard D-MANorton, Eleanor Holmes D-DCOlver, John D-MAPallone, Frank D-NJPascrell, Bill, Jr. D-NJPastor, Ed D-AZPaulsen, Erik R-MNPerlmutter, Ed D-COPeters, Gary D-MIPeterson, Collin D-NMPetri, Thomas (co-chair) R-WIPingree, Chellie D-MEPolis, Jarod D-COPrice, David D-NCRahall, Nick D-WVRehberg, Denny R-MTReyes, Silvestre D-TXRoskam, Peter R-ILRoss, Mike D-ARRoybal-Allard D-CARuppersberger, Dutch D-MDRyan, Paul R-WIRyan, Tim D-OHSanchez, Linda D-CASanchez, Loretta D-CASchakowsky, Janice D-ILSchiff, Adam D-CASchwartz, Allyson D-PAScott, David D-GASerrano, Jose D-NYSherman, Brad D-CAShimkus, John R-IL

Shuster, Bill R-PASimpson, Mike R-IDSires, Albio D-NJSmith, Adam D-WASmith, Chris R-NJSpiere, Jackie D-CAStark, Pete D-CASullivan, John R-OKSutton, Betty D-OHThompson, Mike D-CATonko, Paul D-NYTurner, Mike R-OHVan Hollen, Chris D-MDVelazquez, Nydia D-NYWalden, Greg R-ORWalz, Time D-MNWasserman-Schultz, Debbie D-NYWaxman, Henry A. D-CAWeiner, Anthony D-NYWilson, Joe R-SCWoolsey, Lynn D-CAWu, David D-ORYarmuth, John D-KYYoung, Bill R-FLStivers, Steve OH-15

Senate Bike Caucus: Daniel Akaka D-HI Kay Bailey Hutchison R-TX Sherrod Brown D-OH Maria Cantwell D-WA Ben Cardin D-MD Susan Collins R-ME Christopher Dodd D-CT Richard Durbin D-IL Orrin Hatch R-UT Daniel Inouye D-HI Robert Menendez D-NJ Bernie Sanders I-VT Charles Schumer D-NY Gordon Smith R-OR Olympia Snowe R-ME Ron Wyden D-OR

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Andy clarke President

Elizabeth KikerVice President

Meghan cahillDirector of Communications

Alison Dewey Program Specialist, Bicycle Friendly Communities

Walter finch Advocacy Director

Darren flusche Policy Analyst

Lorna Green Director of Operations

Bill Nesper Director, Bicycle Friendly America Program

Katie Omberg Membership/Events Assistant

Jeff Peel State and Local Advocacy Coordinator

carly SieffBicycle Friendly America Program Assistant

Sharon thorne Administrative Assistant

Preston tyreeEducation Director

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Cathy Haagen-Smit, California

Jim Haagen-Smit, California

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Ed Weirauch, Delaware

Frank Warnock, Delaware

Katheryn moore, Florida

Brent Buice, Georgia

Chad Taniguchi, Hawaii

Tim Adams, Idaho

Ed Barsotti, Illinois

Nancy Tibbett, Indiana

mark Wyatt, Iowa

Dan Jatres, Louisiana

Allison vogt, Maine

Bill Brown, Maryland

David Watson, Massachusetts

John Lindenmayer, Michigan

Dorian Grilley, Minnesota

melody moody, Mississippi

Jim Sayer, Montana

Julie Harris, Nebraska

Tim rowe, Nevada

Paula Bedard, New Hampshire

Jim Nicholson, New Jersey

Diane Albert, New Mexico

Aja Hazelhoff, New York City

Brian Kehoe, New York

Brian Williams, North Carolina

Jeff Stephens, Ohio

John Gideon, Ohio

mary Cash, Oklahoma

Gerik Kransky, Oregon

Jerry Norquist, Oregon

Scott Bricker, Oregon

Josh Karns, Pennsylvania

Eric Weis, Rhode Island

rachael Kefalos, South Carolina

robb rassmarssen, South Dakota

Anthony Siracusa, Tennessee

Philip Pugliese,Tennessee

robin Stallings, Texas

Brad Woods, Utah

Allen muchnick, Virginia

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Dennis Strawn, West Virginia

Amanda White, Wisconsin

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friday, march 11 • 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Join National Bike Summit attendees for a casual ride. Bikes are available: call 202-822-1333.

Thursday, march 10 • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Capitol HillHail a pedicab, or call 202-345-8065, to enjoy a free ride between Capitol office buildings.

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