2010 Oregon Bike Summit Agenda

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 4

8 a.m.                    Welcome and Conference Overview: Jonathan Nicholas, ODS

8:15 a.m.               Active Transportation and Health Care: Jonathan Nicholas, ODS

8:25 a.m.               National Bike Summit Review: Tim Blumenthal, Bikes Belong

8:55 a.m.               Reauthorization of the Federal Transportation Bill: Tim Blumenthal, Bikes Belong

9:10 a.m.               Funding for Bicycling in Oregon: Gail Achterman, Oregon Transportation Commission

9:45 a.m.               Oregon Legislative Update for the 2011 Session: Doug Parrow & Susan Peithman,  BTA          

10:15 a.m.             BREAK

10:30 a.m.             Oregon’s Cycling Tourism Initiatives: Kristin Dahl, Travel Oregon

11:05 a.m.             The Beauty of Oregon from a Bicycle Seat: Alex Phillips, Oregon Parks and Recreation

11:40 a.m.             Why Cycling Matters: Dr. Philip Wu, Kaiser Permanente

12:05 p.m.             Lunch

1 – 2:15 p.m.         *Breakout Session 1

2:30 – 3:45 p.m.   *Breakout Session 2

4 – 5 p.m.               Where Do We Go from Here?: Rob Sadowsky, Bicycle Transportation Alliance

5 p.m.                     Closing Remarks and the Next Big Idea

5:15 – 6:30 p.m.   Reception and Networking

SATURDAY, JUNE 5


9 a.m.                     Bicycle Ride led by Evan Ross of Portland Bicycle Tours
Meet at the Salmon Street Fountain – corner on SW Naito and Salmon

                                               

*Breakout Topics and Times

Session 1: 1 – 2:15 p.m.

  • Bikes Go Mobile: How to Advance Cycling with Social Media: Austin Ramsland, Sweetpea Bikes; David Lowe-Rogstad, Substance; Tim Blumenthal, Bikes Belong; Heidi Swift, gritandglimmer.com
  • Active Transportation – Our Future Depends on It: Gerik Kransky, BTA; Roger Geller, City of Portland; and Lake McTighe, Metro
  • The Transportation-Recreation Connection: Jill Van Winkle, IMBA
  • Bicycle Education in the Classroom: Ann Morrow, NWBSC, and Chris Sonnichsen, Beaverton School District

Session 2: 2:30 – 3:45 p.m.

  • Strengthening Oregon's Bicycle Economy with Business Networking: Randy Miller, Produce Row Property Mgmt.; Evan Ross, Portland Bicycle Tours; and Ryan Hashagen, Portland Pedalworks
  • Removing Barriers to Bicycling – Lessons and Ideas for Oregon's Communities: Alison Hill Graves, CCC; Lynn Weigand, IBPI; Lynn Peterson, Clackamas County; Jennifer Dill, Portland State University
  • Mountain Bike Tourism – A User’s Guide: Kent Howes, COTA, and Melanie Fisher, Cog Wild Bicycle Tours
  • Active Transportation – Our Future Depends on It: Gerik Kransky, BTA; Roger Geller, City of Portland; and Lake McTighe, Metro


Other Upcoming Events

  • Travel Oregon will convene the Oregon Bicycle Tourism Partnership on Thursday, June 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. in Portland at the Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave on the second floor, room B.  Statewide participation is encouraged as participants will help shape the strategic plan to continue making Oregon a premier cycling destination. Please RSVP to Linda Andrews at Travel Oregon, or call 503-378-6088.
  • Please join the BTA at the 2010 Alice Awards & Auction on June 5 to honor outstanding bicycle advocates from around Oregon and raise funds to support the BTA's advocacy and education programs. Space is limited: Purchase tickets now to reserve your seats. Click here for more information.

  • Our friends at the Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation at Portland State University are hosting a Bikeway Facility Design workshop on June 3. This highly interactive event covers planning and designing on-street bikeway facilities and how to integrate them into new and existing collector streets and arterials. Get more information here.