Change the focus, tell a story, take a seat: 3 takeaways from the Summit
There were lots of great takeaways from this year’s National Bike Summit. Here are a few that are at the top of my mind.
2014 National Bike Summit
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Oregon advocates find warm reception on Capitol Hill
Oregon’s top-notch team of bike advocates spent the day lobbying their members of Congress on Capitol Hill.
One big way ‘Women Bike’ is changing the face of advocacy
Suepinda Keith from North Carolina exemplifies exciting progress by the League to bring more diverse women voices into the national advocacy conversation.
USDOT Sec. Foxx focuses on safety, politics and economics at Summit speech
The National Bike Summit gave us our first chance to hear directly from new US DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx.
Blumenauer uses Summit keynote to rally troops around gas tax increase
Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer is dusting off an idea he hasn’t proposed for over two decades: A gas tax increase.
Oregon advocacy team sets strategy for Capitol Hill lobby day
Oregon’s advocacy team is set for the big lobbying day on Capitol Hill scheduled for Wednesday.
Costumes not commutes, and other tips to cultivate the ‘all powerful bike lobby’
Great ideas abound at the Women’s Forum. Here are a few tips and tricks of the advocacy trade from a few women who are on the front lines.
Major snowstorm impacts Oregon advocacy at National Bike Summit
The impacts of a major snowstorm in the DC area are being felt with many Summit attendees — including several key members of Oregon’s delegation — not being able to make the trip.
Women’s Bicycling Forum kicks off with inspiring speakers
The Women’s Cycling Forum, a precursor event to the National Bike Summit, opened with inspiring stories from female leaders who come from a wide range of industries.
Thoughts turn to D.C. and the National Bike Summit
BikePortland is headed to Washington D.C. next week to cover the 2014 National Bike Summit.
National Bike Summit agenda released as transpo bill hearings get underway
The agenda is set for the 2014 National Bike Summit in Washington D.C.
Comment of the Week: It’s about safety, not ‘cyclists’