Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Snapshots from the last night of the “Best Summit ever”

This story is part of my ongoing coverage of the 2008 National Bike Summit. See the rest of my coverage here. Tonight, among the high ceilings and dramatic architecture of the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill, was the Congressional Reception; an event where Summit-goers could finally relax after two full days in bike … Read more


“Wheels4Wellness” bike-sharing program coming to Capitol Hill

This story is part of my ongoing coverage of the 2008 National Bike Summit. See the rest of my coverage here. [*Note: Unfortunately all my photos from this morning’s rally were lost in a technical glitch.] Dan Beard announcing the bike-sharing program on Capitol Hill this morning.(Photo: Earl Blumenauer’s office) Just hours after news outlets … Read more


Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Bikes according to the “establishment”

This story is part of my ongoing coverage of the 2008 National Bike Summit. See the rest of my coverage here. John Horsley, ExecutiveDirector of AASHTO, looking very establishment-ish. This morning we heard from John Horsley, head of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. Horsley came to “give context on where bikes … Read more


“You should be outraged!”; Blumenauer rallies the faithful

This story is part of my ongoing coverage of the 2008 National Bike Summit. See the rest of my coverage here. Blumenauer got a rousing ovation this morning.(Photos © J. Maus) Congressman Earl Blumenauer offered a historical perspective in his speech to the 500+ National Bike Summit attendees this morning. Referring back to major U.S. … Read more