This National Bike Summit is the annual gathering of America’s cycling advocates. BikePortland has traveled to Washington D.C. to cover it nearly every year of our existence since 2006. Browse all our photos and stories below.
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
[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
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
Transportation Sec. Ray LaHood speaking at the National Bike Summit.(Photo © J. Maus) Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has followed up his encouraging keynote speech at the National Bike Summit — where he said bike advocates “have a full partner at the US DOT” — with a post on his “Welcome to the Fast Lane” blog … Read more