2013 Summit Agenda: Creating Bike-Friendly, Walk-Friendly Places8:15 Check-in and Continental Breakfast
9:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks Bill Nesper, Vice President, League of American Bicyclists will discuss the Bicycle Friendly America program. 9:15 Break-out sessions: Round 1
10:30 Break-out sessions: Round 2 (the first round break-out sessions will be repeated)
11:45 Keynote Speaker Jeff Olson, Principal, Alta Planning & Design, author “The Third Mode: Towards a Green Society” Jeff Olson is an architect and planner at Alta Planning & Design. He has been involved in greenways, open space, active living and alternative transportation projects for more than 20 years. He has had a diverse career with experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. He served as the first New York State DOT bike/pedestrian program manager, and then went on to lead the US Millennium Trails program before joining Alta. He is an avid bicyclist and skier who has the perspective of a parent with three young children. 12:30 Lunch 1:00 What’s Going on in Connecticut Learn about state and local projects, initiatives and accomplishments from a variety of speakers.
...Then stay for more! 2:30 Bike or Walk Tour --- Elm City Cycling members will lead separate one-hour bike and walk tours so you can see how New Haven is becoming more bike and walk friendly. 4:00 Social Hour --- Gather at O’Toole’s to network and socialize with other summit attendees. |
Keynote Speaker Jeff Olson, author of The Third Mode![]() Jeff Olson, a principal at Alta Planning and Design, is an architect and planner who has been involved in greenways, open space, active living and alternative transportation projects for more than 20 years. > Bio
Featured Speaker Bill Nesper, VP, League of American Bicyclists![]() Bill Nesper directs the LAB's Bicycle Friendly America Program, which includes the Bicycle Friendly Community, Bicycle Friendly State, Bicycle Friendly University and Bicycle Friendly Business recognition programs. > Bio
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