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A view of the Capitol this morning.(Photo © J. Maus) With the lobby day in full swing here on Capitol Hill, bike advocates from around the country are asking their representatives in Congress to support a variety of pending bike-related legislation. Last night, while looking through some information on these bills put together for us … Read more
Scott Bricker(Photo © J. Maus) Scott Bricker, the former executive director of the Portland-based Bicycle Transportation Alliance has been hired by non-profit America Walks, a national coalition of pedestrian advocacy groups. Bricker, who was let go by the BTA back in November, is now working as a consultant. With his new contract position as Campaign … Read more
Gary Boulanger is Board President of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association.(Photos © J. Maus) One of today’s many excellent breakout sessions focused on youth cycling programs. When I popped my head in I saw a familiar face at the lectern. It was Gary Boulanger, former bike industry journalist, PR guy, and entrepreneur behind the now … Read more
Advocates from Omaha, Nebraska.L to R: Tammie Dodge, Kerri Peterson, Julie Harris.(Photo © J. Maus) One of the great things about being at the National Bike Summit is the feeling that biking, as a movement, is growing. And each year I’m reminded that it’s growing far beyond the typical, bike-friendly cities you always see on … Read more
Peter Birch from Google.(Photos © J. Maus) Earlier today, I got he opportunity to speak with Peter Birch, the product manager for Google Earth (and world traveler) who spearheaded development of their new biking directions feature. Before I get to the Q & A with Birch, here’s a recap of his comments from this morning’s … Read more
Alison Graves.(Photos © J. Maus) Alison Graves is the new executive director of the Community Cycling Center. She takes the reins from Susan Remmers, who took over leadership of the non-profit four years ago. Remmers has been on medical leave since December (the medical issue is not related to this decision). Graves was formerly the … Read more
[The big Google bike directions announcement also happened at this Opening Plenary, but I’ve decided to separate that out into a different post and combine it with a short interview I did with the product manager.] Nearly every seat was filled.(Photos © J. Maus) I’ve got a front row seat at the big Opening Plenary … Read more
Mr. Armstrong gave us a personal welcome and thank you at the opening reception party.-Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus) First day is in the books here at the 2010 National Bike Summit — and it was a big one. Lots of excitment, record attendance, the launch of a major national promotional campaign, big news from … Read more
Bikes Belong executive director Tim Blumenthal.(Photos © J. Maus) As reported earlier, Bikes Belong revealed a major new campaign tonight aimed at unifying a million voices in support of bicycling across America. The People for Bikes campaign was launched to a room packed with bike advocates and industry leaders from across the country at the … Read more
“Over the past two years, actual contract costs have come in much lower than the estimates on which rates were based. These significant savings mean we can make these Green Streets investments without impacting rate payers.” — Mayor Sam Adams Last week, the City released the ordinance language behind Mayor Sam Adams’ plans to find … Read more
There it is. The League of American Bicyclists has just sent out a press release confirming what I speculated (and all but confirmed) earlier today — Google has turned on biking directions for Google Maps. Google will publicly announce the big news at Wednesday morning’s Opening Plenary Session. About the announcement, the League’s Andy Clarke … Read more
Screenshot from the just-launchedPeopleForBikes.org. At tonight’s opening reception of the National Bike Summit, national non-profit group Bikes Belong will announce the People for Bikes campaign. A tri-fold promo brochure being handed out here at the Summit reads: “Millions of Americans ride bicycles and recognize the economic, social and physical benefits. But, only a fraction of … Read more