View the Agenda: 2019 NATIONAL BIKE SUMMIT

This 20th Annual National Bike Summit comes at a time of disruptive innovation and change, and communities are on the front line. As our communities evolve, community leaders in the public and private sector are thinking through their role in building healthy, equitable and resilient communities of the future- and active transportation will play a role.  This panel will feature that change from elected officials in Arlington, VA's Crystal City  which is preparing for the arrival of Amazon; and from St. Petersburg, FL which recently adopted a 'Health in All Policies' ordinance.

Moderator: Melody Geraci, Deputy Executive Director, Active Transportation Alliance
Panelists:
Danielle Arigoni, Director, Livable Communities, AARP
Christian Dorsey, Chair, Arlington County Board
Steve Hartell, Director of US Public Policy, Amazon
Dr. Kanika Tomalin, Deputy Mayor, City of St Petersburg, FL

Grab a drink and visit the amazing and interesting group of poster presenters:

CSU Moves” Online Transportation Education Module  Presented by Aaron Buckly, Colorado State University

A Cycling-Based Networking Organization That Isn't About The Bike Presented by Alison Percifield, Portland Society

The Implementation of a Bicycle Curriculum within an Elementary Setting Presented by Chris Rhodes, Opelika City Schools

The Nations First Bicycle Trail Crew: Bikepacking, Trailbuilding, and Empowering Young People in Utah Presented by Margaret McCarthy, Utah State University/Center for Civic Engagement/Aggie Blue Bikes

ABC's of Cycling Presented by Deltrece Daniels, Bike Cleveland

Embracing Bicycle Transportation in a Multi-Modal Seattle, Presented by Jessica Kim, Seattle Department of Transportation

Patterns of Disparity in Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure in Denver, Presented by Abraham Proffitt, University of Colorado at Boulder

Bikes and Books: Engaging Libraries through Bicycle Education, Presented by Rebecca GernesDenver Department of Public Health and Environment

Get the word out! Education, Education, Education! Presented by Jennifer El-Sherif, Salem State University

Defending our Rights More Actively, Presented by Richard Sleder, MBS

How Can My Auto Insurance Help Me if I Get in a Bike Accident? Presented by Joel Moses, Kass and Moses, PC

Bike Friendly Physical Therapy: Keeping the Public in the Saddle, Presented by Kevin Schmidt, Pedal PT

Growth and Bloom of a Bike/Ped Project, Presented by Karen Brooks, Carnegie Mellon University

More than a Trendy Solution: Teaching Children to Bike in School, Opportunities to Address Safety, Equity, Independent Mobility,  in a Safe Environment, Presented by Mary Butcher, Torti Gallas + Partners & Rick Holt, George Mason University

Universities and Community: Forming Partnerships that Encourage Youth, Presented by Sera Erickson, Virginia Commonwealth University

Growth & Bloom in a Bike/Ped Project, Presented by Karen Brooks, Carnegie Mellon University

Awards Dinner & Keynote. More information here.

Dinner Menu:
Smoked Tomato Bisque
Spinach & Arugula Salad with Roasted Apples, Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese, Sherry Vinaigrette
Oven Roasted Chicken Breast with Herb Polenta and Vanilla Cherry Veloute
Caramello (Chocolate Espresso Base with Milk Chocolate Mousse, Caramel and Pecans)

Vegan/Vegetarian/Gluten Free Option:
Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Kale Ravioli
Cauliflower, Green Peas, Raisins, and Almonds

The 2019 National Bike Summit theme, SHIFT: Accelerating the Movement to Build a Bicycle Friendly America for Everyone, should inspire you to question; What does a Bicycle Friendly America look like to me?; and How can we make changes on the local, state, and national level to work toward this goal? At this year’s Summit, learn different cycling-related approaches to impact your community. Following our annual Advocacy and Education Awards Ceremony, our plenary speaker at the opening dinner, urban scientist Robin Mazumder, will connect his enthusiasm for cycling with his research on urban design to inspire a future that accommodates the human experience. 

Technology and innovation are bringing disruptive change to our streets. What started with bike-share and car-share is growing to include automated and connected vehicles, scooters, new ride-mapping,  options. What do all of these new technologies mean for mobility, access, and safety for all users?

Moderator: Tanya Snyder, Politico

This plenary will delve into the policy and politics of transportation infrastructure at the state and federal level.

States play a critical role in the growth of active transportation. Join senior State DOT officials for a stimulating discussion on key active transportation initiatives and trends. Panelists will share their unique insights into state-level active transportation efforts, innovative projects, and future challenges. A Q&A session and information exchange aimed at identifying strategies and resources to meet active transportation goals will follow.

Whether you are a first-timer or a professional advocate, it is always helpful to brush up on your lobby skills. This session will give tips and techniques to get the most for your meetings with elected officials and their staff. We'll talk through what to expect, how to prepare, what questions to ask, and how to work with your team to have an effective meeting. This session will start as a big group presentation but then will break down into smaller groups for role-playing and specific Q&A.

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaf & Tazo Tea Selections, Regular, Diet & Decaffeinated Soft Drinks; Still & Sparkling Water
Chocolate Chip Cookies & Assorted bags of Chips

This is our opportunity to hear from leaders in transportation in Washington, DC. First, Secretary Chao will discuss issues of interest to bike advocates, including improving infrastructure and ensuring the safe integration of automated vehicles into America’s surface transportation system.

AASHTO, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, is arguably the biggest stakeholder in transportation reauthorization. Jim Tymon, Executive Director of AASHTO, will talk through their priorities as the new Congress starts writing the next transportation reauthorization bill.