National Bike Summit Program by League of American Bicyclists

National Bike Summit Acting on a Simple Solution

MARCH 8 - 10, 2011 G R A N D H YAT T | M E T RO C E N T E R WA SH I N G TO N , D.C .

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Welcome Letter

Schedule at-a-Glance

Effective Advocacy

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

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

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League Board of Directors and Staff

Special Thanks

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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?

Welcome

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 Naerssen Chair, League of American Bicyclists

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Andy Clarke

President, League of American Bicyclists

TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2011

Grand Hyatt: Metro Center

2 p.m. - 5 p.m. IMBA-Public Lands Initiative Workshop 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Registration 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. League of American Bicyclists Annual Meeting 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. First Timers Orientation 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Welcome & Opening Dinner

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2011

Farragut Square Independence Foyer Independence D/E Independence B/C Independence Ballroom

Grand Hyatt: Metro Center

THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011

Independence Foyer Independence Ballroom Independence B/C Independence D/E Independence F/G Independence H/I Lafayette Park Farragut Square Independence Foyer Lobby

Schedule-at-a-Glance

6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast 8 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Opening Plenary - Acting on a Simple Solution 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS: What is Our Message for the 112th Congress? The 2011 Summit Policy Agenda Follow the Money – Fundamentals of current Federal Transportation Financing Next Generation Cities – The Green Dividend Active Transportation and Social and Economic Equity Programs and Facilities to Engage Youth in Cycling The Federal Financing Life Cycle – What You Need To Know Now 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Break 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS What is Our Message for the 112th Congress - The 2011 Summit Policy Agenda Improving Community Health - Creating Healthy Communities for Everyone Investing In Our Future – Shaping Community Outcomes through the State and Local Planning Process Towards Zero Deaths – A National Challenge Enhancing Mountain Biking on Federal Public Lands Impact of Corporate Investment in Creating a Bikeable Community in Conservative Omaha 12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Keynote Luncheon 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS What is Our Message for the 112th Congress - The 2011 Summit Policy Agenda Bike-Transit Planning – What Really Works How Will We Pay For the Transportation System We Need? Priming Metro Areas for Bike Innovation Stump the Chumps – Bring Your Worst Advocacy Problems for IMBA Solutions Creating a New Power Base – Organizing and Supporting the Bike Travel and Tourism Sector to Support Bike Advocacy 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Break 4:15 p.m. - 5 p.m. Closing Plenary - Refining our Message 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. State Delegation Coordination 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. IMBA Delegates Final Wrap Up 7:30 p.m. IMBA Delegates Dinner

Independence B/C Independence D/E Independence F/G Independence H/I Lafayette Park Farragut Square Independence Ballroom Independence B/C Independence D/E Independence F/G Independence H/I Lafayette Park Farragut Square Independence Foyer Lobby Independence Ballroom Independence Ballroom Penn Quarter-Room AB

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9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Meetings with Members of Congress Capitol Hill 9 a.m. - 5p.m. National Bike Summit Lobby Day Headquarters – General Board of Church and Society 100 Maryland Ave. NE Washington, DC 20002 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Alternate Session – D.C. Bike Facility Design Charrette Latrobe - Constitution Level 5 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. 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW Garfield Circle

Bike Pickup at Bike the Sites Congressional Bike Ride in Honor of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords

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TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2011 Pre-Summit IMBA activity

2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

IMBA - Public Lands Initiative Workshop

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

Jeremy Fancher, Policy Analyst/House Counsel Kristy Kibler, Public Lands Initiative Campaign Manager Ashley Korenblat, Public Lands Initiative Director Ryan Schutz, Frank Maguire, Anna Laxague, Tom Sauret, Hansi Johnson, IMBA Regional Directors

4: 00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Registration

Daily Schedule

Independence Foyer

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

League of American Bicyclists Annual Meeting Independence D/E

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

First Timers Orientation Independence B/C

Speakers:

Stephanie Vance, Advocacy Associates, Washington, D.C. Mike Van Abel, President & USA Executive Director, IMBA James Moore, Owner, Moore’s Bicycle Shop, Hattiesburg, Miss. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Welcome & Opening Dinner Independence Ballroom

Keynote: U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2011

 BREAKOUT SESSIONS: 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.

 What is Our Message for the 112th Congress?

Independence Foyer

8 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

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.

Registration & Continental Breakfast Opening Plenary - Acting on a Simple Solution Independence 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. Welcome:

Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)

The 2011 Summit Policy Agenda Independence B/C

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

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

Federal Transportation Financing

Daily Schedule

Speakers:

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

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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. Developers 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

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Interbike International Bicycle Expo

September 12 - 13, 2011 Bootleg Canyon Boulder City, Nevada USA

September 14 - 16, 2011 Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada USA

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 nation’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 connect them to jobs and economic opportunity.

MODERATOR:

Anita Hairston, Senior Associate, Policy Link

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PANELISTS:

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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

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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

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This may well be your only chance to gain an insiders perspective 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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PANELISTS:

Tim Arnade, Team Leader, Office of Legislative Affairs and Policy, Federal Highway

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

Administration

PANELISTS:

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

10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

BREAK Independence Foyer Lobby

 BREAKOUT SESSIONS: 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  What is Our Message for the 112th Congress?

Independence B/C

MODERATOR:

Caron Whitaker, Campaign Director, America Bikes

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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:

Daily Schedule

The 2011 Summit Policy Agenda

 Improving Community Health - Creating Healthy

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

Daily Schedule

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.

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

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MODERATOR:

Tom Ward, IMBA, California Policy Director PANELISTS:

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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.

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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, promotions, and programming to create policies and infrastructure around active transportation. These interventions have spurred Omaha business leaders to implement innovative worksite promotions 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.

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 Luncheon Independence 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.

Daily Schedule

 What is Our Message for the 112th Congress? The 2011

Summit Policy Agenda

Independence B/C

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 staRt a chain Reaction. stop diabetes.

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 investments 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

 Stump the Chumps – Bring Your Worst Advocacy

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 unsustainable. 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 transportation 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.

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.

MODERATOR:

Caron Whitaker, Campaign Director, America Bikes

Game Show Host:

Ryan Schutz, Rocky Mountain Regional Director, IMBA Field Programs

PANELISTS:

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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

Sponsored by the Alta Planning + Design

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 increase 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.

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 Bicycle Coalition

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Game Show Contestants:

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

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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 effectively measure and promote the economic impact of bicycle travel.

MODERATOR:

Jim Sayer, Executive Director, Adventure Cycling Association

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.

Break Independence Foyer Lobby 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closing Plenary - Refining our Message Independence 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

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Meetings with Members of Congress Senate 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 Charrette Latrobe - 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 brainstorming 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 bicycling 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 Reception

Senate Dirksen Office Building, Room G-50

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Congressional Bike Ride In Honor of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Garfield 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.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011

Effective Advocacy

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.

Effective Advocacy

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.

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 transportation 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, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 definite 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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STEP TWO: WHOM SHOULD YOU ASK? Meetings have been set up for you with your respective 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 legislatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agenda

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Effective Advocacy

We are aware that you may also have local issues you want to discuss with your senator or representative â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.

Our work is cut out for us.

Remind our legislators that a SIMPLE SOLUTION is in their hands. Bikes ARE transportation.

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Effective Advocacy

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 examples 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.

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 legislatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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STEP FOUR: FOLLOWING UP

effective advocacy

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.

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Also, don’t forget to report the results of your meeting 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.

GRAND HYATT HOTEL BUILDING MAP

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bike ride route

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MAP OF AREA & IMPORTANT LOCATIONS

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National Bike Summit Grand Hyatt Washington, D.C.

Bike the Sites bike rental

Congressional Reception Dirksen Senate Office Building Lobby Day Headquarters General Board of Church and Society Congressional Bike Ride Meet at Garfield Circle

Congressional Meetings US Capitol Complex

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

What is the Issue

Key Talking Points:

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.

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.

Key Facts and Figures

“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?”

• 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 comfortable and reduce conflicts among all road users.

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• 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.

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...]

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

• 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.

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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.

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

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.

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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 Investment Works: Bicycling is on the Rise Bike Commuting 2000-2009 71%

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The federal investment in bicycling infrastructure has spurred a 25 percent increase in ridership since 2001. 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)

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Journeys to Work 1.6%

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31 Largest Bicycle Friendly Communities

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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)

Jobs Created per $1 Million 14.4

Bike lanes 11.3

Pedestrian projects Road repairs/upgrades

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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. (Source: Geller, Roger, Portland Bicycle Coordinator, Transportation Planning Division)

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Bicycling: A Simple Solution 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)

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Only bicycling helps solve all of these problems.

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)

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)

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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.

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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!

Congressional Bike Caucus Members are listed below: Ackerman, Gary Aderholt, Robert Akin, Todd Altmire, Jason Andrews, Rob Baca, Joe Bachus, Spencer Baldwin, Tammy Barrow, John Bartlett, Roscoe Berkley, Shelley Bilirakis, Gus Bono, Mary Boswell, Leonard Braley, Bruce Burgess, Michael Butterfield, GK Calvert, Ken Capps, Lois Capuano, Mike Cardoza, Dennis Carnahan, Russ Carson, Andre Castor, Kathy Chandler, Ben Clarke, Yvette Clay, William Lacy Cleaver, Emmanuel Coble, Howard Cohen, Steve Connolly, Gerald Cooper, Jim Costello, Jerry Crowley, Joe Cummings, Elijah E. Davis, Danny K. Davis, Susan DeFazio, Peter DeGette, Diana DeLauro, Rosa Diaz-Balart, Lincoln Dicks, Norm Doggett, Lloyd Donnelly, Joe Doyle, Mike Duncan, John

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Edwards, Donna Ellison, Keith Emerson, Jo Ann Eshoo, Anna Farr, Sam Fattah, Chaka Filner, Bob Forbes, Randy Franks, Trent Giffords, Gabrielle Goodlatte, Bob Grijalva, Raul Gutierrez, Luis V. Hall, Ralph Harman, Jane Himes, Jim Hinchey, Maurice Hirono, Maizie Holden, Tim Holt, Rush Honda, Mike Inslee, Jay Israel, Steve J. Jackson, Jesse Jr. Jackson-Lee, Sheila Johnson, Eddie Bernice Johnson, Hank Johnson, Timothy V. Kildee, Dale Kind, Ron Kissell, Larry Lamborn, Doug Lance, Leonard Larsen, Rick Larson, John Lee, Barbara Lewis, John Lipinski, Daniel Loebsack, David Lowey, Nita Lujan, Ben Ray Lynch, Stephen Maloney, Carolyn Manzullo, Don Marchant, Kenny Markey, Edward

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Matheson, Jim Matsui, Doris McCarthy, Carolyn McCaul, Michael McCollum, Betty McDermott, Jim McIntyre, Mike McNerney, Jerry Meeks, Greg Michaud, Michael H. Miller, Brad Moran, James P. Nadler, Jerrold Napolitano, Grace Neal, Richard Norton, Eleanor Holmes Olver, John Pallone, Frank Pascrell, Bill, Jr. Pastor, Ed Paulsen, Erik Perlmutter, Ed Peters, Gary Peterson, Collin Petri, Thomas (co-chair) Pingree, Chellie Polis, Jarod Price, David Rahall, Nick Rehberg, Denny Reyes, Silvestre Roskam, Peter Ross, Mike Roybal-Allard Ruppersberger, Dutch Ryan, Paul Ryan, Tim Sanchez, Linda Sanchez, Loretta Schakowsky, Janice Schiff, Adam Schwartz, Allyson Scott, David Serrano, Jose Sherman, Brad Shimkus, John

D-UT D-CA D-NY R-TX D-MN D-WA D-NC D-CA D-NY D-ME D-NC D-VA D-NY D-CA D-MA D-DC D-MA D-NJ D-NJ D-AZ R-MN D-CO D-MI D-NM R-WI D-ME D-CO D-NC D-WV R-MT D-TX R-IL D-AR D-CA D-MD R-WI D-OH D-CA D-CA D-IL D-CA D-PA D-GA D-NY D-CA R-IL

Shuster, Bill Simpson, Mike Sires, Albio Smith, Adam Smith, Chris Spiere, Jackie Stark, Pete Sullivan, John Sutton, Betty Thompson, Mike Tonko, Paul Turner, Mike Van Hollen, Chris Velazquez, Nydia Walden, Greg Walz, Time Wasserman-Schultz, Debbie Waxman, Henry A. Weiner, Anthony Wilson, Joe Woolsey, Lynn Wu, David Yarmuth, John Young, Bill Stivers, Steve

Senate Bike Caucus: Daniel Akaka Kay Bailey Hutchison Sherrod Brown Maria Cantwell Ben Cardin Susan Collins Christopher Dodd Richard Durbin Orrin Hatch Daniel Inouye Robert Menendez Bernie Sanders Charles Schumer Gordon Smith Olympia Snowe Ron Wyden

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Diane Albert

Mike Nix

Harry Brull

Rob Sadowsky

Gary Brustin

John Siemiatkoski

Steve Durrant

Eric Swanson

Amanda Eichstaedt

Gail Spann Hans Van Naerssen

Alison Hill-Graves

Tim Young

David Madson

Andy Clarke

Katie Omberg

President

Membership/Events Assistant

Elizabeth Kiker

Jeff Peel

Vice President

State and Local Advocacy Coordinator

Meghan Cahill Director of Communications

Carly Sieff

Alison Dewey

Bicycle Friendly America Program Assistant

Program Specialist, Bicycle Friendly Communities

Sharon Thorne

Walter Finch Advocacy Director

Darren Flusche Policy Analyst

Lorna Green

Administrative Assistant

league board & staff

Jennifer Grey Fox

STAFF

Preston Tyree Education Director

Scott Williams Director of Membership

Director of Operations

Bill Nesper Director, Bicycle Friendly America Program

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special thanks

Thank You For Assisting With Scheduling Meetings With Members Of Congress: Janie Miernik, Alabama

Jim Sayer, Montana

Coreen Frasier, Arkansas

Julie Harris, Nebraska

Tom Ezell, Arkansas

Tim Rowe, Nevada

Carlos Babcock, California

Paula Bedard, New Hampshire

Andrew Casteel, California

Jim Nicholson, New Jersey

Deb Hubsmith, California

Diane Albert, New Mexico

Cathy Haagen-Smit, California

Aja Hazelhoff, New York City

Jim Haagen-Smit, California

Brian Kehoe, New York

Alexis Lantz, California

Brian Williams, North Carolina

Greg McPheeters, California

Jeff Stephens, Ohio

Stephan Vance, California

John Gideon, Ohio

Dan Grunig, Colorado

Mary Cash, Oklahoma

Scott Christopher, Colorado

Gerik Kransky, Oregon

Georgette A Yaindl, Connecticut

Jerry Norquist, Oregon

Ed Weirauch, Delaware

Scott Bricker, Oregon

Frank Warnock, Delaware

Josh Karns, Pennsylvania

Katheryn Moore, Florida

Eric Weis, Rhode Island

Brent Buice, Georgia

Rachael Kefalos, South Carolina

Chad Taniguchi, Hawaii

Robb Rassmarssen, South Dakota

Tim Adams, Idaho

Anthony Siracusa, Tennessee

Ed Barsotti, Illinois

Philip Pugliese,Tennessee

Nancy Tibbett, Indiana

Robin Stallings, Texas

Mark Wyatt, Iowa

Brad Woods, Utah

Dan Jatres, Louisiana

Allen Muchnick, Virginia

Allison Vogt, Maine

Dave Janis,Washington

Bill Brown, Maryland

Erik Kugler, Washington, D.C.

David Watson, Massachusetts

Dennis Strawn, West Virginia

John Lindenmayer, Michigan

Amanda White, Wisconsin

Dorian Grilley, Minnesota

Tim Young, Wyoming

Melody Moody, Mississippi

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The smarts in cycling

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