Welcome to BikePortland.org’s special coverage of the 2010 National Bike Summit.
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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
Bikestation DC has a location that’s impossible to miss.– Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus) Today I took a peek at the latest and most conspicuous addition to Washington D.C.’s transportation infrastructure — Bikestation DC. Opened for business only since last October (it was under construction last time I was here), the facility is striking in … Read more
Finally?! (Graphic: Peter Smith) The League of American Bicyclists just announced record attendance for the 10th annual National Bike Summit. They’ve also announced a new speaker for tomorrow morning’s Opening Plenary: Shannon Guymon of Google, Inc. Could Ms. Guymon be here to make a big announcement about adding bike directions to Google Maps? According to … Read more
D.C. here we come! The Summit starts tomorrow.(Photo © J. Maus) Tomorrow is the opening day of the 2010 National Bike Summit in Washington D.C. (I hope on a red-eye flight tonight!). Last week I introduced you to the Oregon advocates that will make the trek to D.C. to attend. But, some of you may … Read more
Team Oregon Bike Advocacy in 2009. Meet the 2010 team below.(Photos © J. Maus) The 2010 National Bike Summit gets underway in Washington D.C. next week and the Team Oregon is ready to go. But before I introduce the fine set of advocates who will serve you at the Summit, a big thanks is order … Read more
The Oregon contingent and Congressman Peter DeFazio in 2009. (Photos © J. Maus) Earlier this week I bought my plane ticket and officially registered for the 2010 National Bike Summit in Washington D.C.. With a transportation bill in limbo, “livable communities” buzzing on everyone’s lips, high-speed rail and distracted driving making major headlines, and social … Read more