Great Lakes - MN Bike Summit - March 3rd - St Paul Capitol

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Nickel
02-21-12, 09:23 AM
What is the Bike Summit?
A way to meet with cycling advocates from all over the state and to discuss
bike-related legislative issues, bike facilities, and state agencies that
impact bicycle programs throughout Minnesota.
More info: https://www.bikemn.org/events/2012_minnesota_bike_summit/

If you are coming from out-state, there is a block of hotel rooms reserved (best western kelly inn).

Summit Schedule

9:30 a.m. - Registration, Networking, Continental Breakfast
10:00 a.m. - Morning sessions will begin at Christ Lutheran Church,
directly across the street from the Capitol building.
11:45 a.m. - Lunch
12:30 p.m. - Meet in small groups to discuss legislative meetings.
1:45 p.m. - Rally for our cause in the Capitol rotunda.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Meet with legislators to discuss the impact of
bicycling on the health of individuals, communities, the environment and the
economy.

BikeMN's 2012 Legislative Agenda:

- Support for the authorization of Minnesota's first state bikeway
- Create the first state funded Safe Routes to School grant program in the
nation
- Pass important bike safety improvements.


Register here:
https://www.bikemn.org/events/2012_minnesota_bike_summit/minnesota_bike_summit_registration/
or e-mail for questions: info@bikemn.org