Alliance Streetside: 2010 Benchmarking Report Released!
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Nancy Kauffman
Subject: Alliance Streetside: 2010 Benchmarking Report Released!
2010-02-02 14:38
View the web version of this e-mail. _Streetside - February 2010 _
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Issue 11, February 2010 In This Issue _2010
Benchmarking Report Released_ (mip://085f4bb8/default.html#LETTER.BLOCK7)
_Transform Your Organization with Strategic Planning: Applications Due 3/3_
(mip://085f4bb8/default.html#LETTER.BLOCK8) _2010 Mutual Aid Call Schedule is
Out_ (mip://085f4bb8/default.html#LETTER.BLOCK9) _Alliance Announces 2010
Training Dates_ (mip://085f4bb8/default.html#LETTER.BLOCK10) _Putting
the Benchmarking Report to Use for You_
(mip://085f4bb8/default.html#LETTER.BLOCK11) _Members Invited to Alliance DC Reception_
(mip://085f4bb8/default.html#LETTER.BLOCK51) _National Bike Summit Homestays and Discounts_
(mip://085f4bb8/default.html#LETTER.BLOCK12) _Could Your Organization Use
a Van?_ (mip://085f4bb8/default.html#LETTER.BLOCK50) _Alliance
Membership Survey Results are In_ (mip://085f4bb8/default.html#LETTER.BLOCK13)
_Thanks and Farewell Monica_ (mip://085f4bb8/default.html#LETTER.BLOCK14)
_Pro Walk / Pro Bike® Call for Papers_
(mip://085f4bb8/default.html#LETTER.BLOCK52) _Alliance Member News_
(mip://085f4bb8/default.html#LETTER.BLOCK16) 2010 Benchmarking Report Released
A _new report_
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Alliance for Biking & Walking shows that lack of investment in biking and
walking could be contributing to higher traffic fatalities and chronic disease
rates in the U.S.
Bicycling and Walking in the United States: The 2010 Benchmarking Report
reveals that in almost every state and major U.S. city, bicyclists and
pedestrians are at a disproportionate risk of being killed, and receive less
than their fair share of transportation dollars. While 10% of trips in the
U.S. are by bike or foot, 13% of traffic fatalities are bicyclists and
pedestrians. Biking and walking receive less than 2% of federal transportation
dollars.
The report also highlights the fact that states with the lowest levels of
biking and walking have, on average, the highest rates of obesity,
diabetes, and high blood pressure. In contrast, states with the highest levels of
biking and walking have, on average, the lowest rates of obesity,
diabetes, and high blood pressure.
The report also ranks states and the 51 largest U.S. cities in biking and
walking levels, safety, funding, advocacy, and policies.
Bicycling and Walking in the United States was funded by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention and made possible through additional support
from Bikes Belong Coalition and Planet Bike. For more information and to
download the report visit
_http://www.PeoplePoweredMovement.org/benchmarking_
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For ideas on how to put the 2010 Benchmarking Report to use in your
community, _read the article below_ (mip://085f4bb8/default.html#A2) .
Transform Your Organization with Strategic Planning: Applications Due 3/3
Is your organization struggling due to lack of a compelling or widely held
vision? Are you looking for ways to increase your volunteers or
membership? Are you looking to diversify your membership or to engage new audiences
in your work? Are you looking to revisit your current strategy and build a
more inclusive and engaged membership?
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above questions, then you may want to
apply for an opportunity to work with the Alliance to host a Whole Systems
Strategic Planning Summit for your organization in 2010.
Thanks to the generous support of _New Belgium Brewing Company_
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Wednesday March 3rd from organizations interested in working with us to
develop their strategic plan. In 2009, Alliance staff worked with two
organizations to develop strategic plans, using the Whole systems Approach, as part
of a pilot project. Now funding from _New Belgium Brewing Company_
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year.
The Whole System Strategic Planning approach creates an opportunity for
organization stakeholders to come together to establish a shared, clear, and
compelling vision. The process further allows participants to craft a set
of actions to achieve their vision. The results include increased buy-in
from the organization's stakeholders, clearly defined and prioritized
actions for moving forward, and an energized commitment to the organization's
future.
All details on the application process and the Whole System Approach to
strategic planning will be available on February 9 at
_www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/strategy_
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2010 Mutual Aid Call Schedule is Out
"Give help, get help" is the aim behind the Alliance's Mutual Aid program.
In 2010, over 20 free conference calls will bring together bicycle and
pedestrian advocacy leaders to discuss topics relevant to you and to answer
your questions. On the calls leaders share expertise in a particular topic,
ask questions of others, and talk about challenges they face. In the 2010
Alliance Member Survey we asked you what topics you'd like to talk about
this year. After pouring over the _results_ (mip://085f4bb8/default.html#A1)
, we have finalized the _2010 Mutual Aid conference call schedule_
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The 2010 Mutual Aid Call Calendar includes topics like fundraising
strategies, engaging the media, working with city hall, getting involved with
election politics, and an entire series of calls devoted to helping advocacy
organizations build membership and capacity. For the complete schedule of
calls and to register for upcoming calls, _click here_
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Mutual Aid calls are free for leaders of Alliance organizations. _Register
today_
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upcoming calls on your calendar!
Alliance Announces 2010 Training Dates
We are excited to announce the slate of 2010 Winning Campaigns© Trainings.
Winning Campaigns© Trainings is the Alliance's signature national
training for new and veteran advocates that is held annually in different regions
around North America. Find a date and location that works for you:
April 16-18: New Orleans, LA - hosted by New Orleans Metro Bicycle
Coalition
June 4-6:Edison, NJ - hosted by New Jersey Bicycle Coalition/ East Coast
Greenway Alliance
July 9 -11: Burlington, VT - hosted by Local Motion
August 6-8: Columbus, OH - hosted by Bike, Walk Ohio!/Consider Biking
October 15-17: Oakland, CA - hosted by Walk Oakland Bike Oakland
November 5-7: Asheville, NC - hosted by Asheville Coalition
The _Winning Campaigns©_
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Q) Training, trains bike/ped advocates how to:
* Choose the right issue;
* Set realistic but visionary goals, choose the best strategies and
tactics, and stick to timelines;
* Map out the power structure in your community, support and
leverage allies, neutralize and convert enemies!
* Communicate effectively, reaching the right audience with the
right message through the right media, and
* Raise money to strengthen your organization for the next bigger
victory!
Find more details and register for a training at
_http://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/wctraining._
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Putting the Benchmarking Report to Use for You
The _2010 Benchmarking Report_
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report is intended as a resource for government officials, bicycle and
pedestrian advocates, researchers, and the media searching for comparable data and
means to measure progress.
Here are a few tips for making the report work for you:
1. See where you measure up: Scan the report for your city or state. See
how your city/state compares to others. Are you below or above the average
for other cities/states? Note where you are leading and where you are
behind.
2. Connect with the media: Consider issuing a press release or talking
with the media about this report. Discuss how your state or city stacks up
against others in bicycling and walking levels, safety, and funding.
Highlight any areas where you are leading and opportunities for improvement. Use
the data to support the work you are doing to promote bicycling and walking
locally.
3. Evaluate your efforts: Think about where you have been focusing your
efforts toward increasing bicycling and walking and safety. Are these
efforts working? Look for trends in the data in this report. Look for benchmarks
set by cities and states that are leading in the area you are working in.
4. Set new goals: Use the data in this report to set new goals and
refocus your efforts if needed. In this report you will find which cities/states
are leading in promoting biking, walking, and safety. You will also see
what the national average and averages for major U.S. cities are. Use these
benchmarks to set goals for your city/state.
5. Use it as a reference book: Keep this report on your office bookshelf
in an accessible location. Use it when you are contacted by the media for
statistics, or when you need facts for a presentation or paper you are
preparing. Use these data to support your work promoting bicycling and walking
in your state or city.
If you have questions about the data in this report, have feedback, or
other inquiries, please don't hesitate to contact us at
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benchmarking@.... To download the report for free or to order hard copies, visit _www.PeoplePoweredMovement.org/benchmarking_ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102974952520&s=1468&e=001RLqc9553dDIDdziKfo3DRd6zlvOTOd7h0q5Huoowf6AG 0TFpzOLa69vZLOwoOrnhmDkmdVmcNKXx3Cp8zUcEjqL1LdXU6lqHt9850PCNUwbCQa2ZwtGPd-Oj gWRJl3zqpsBxx3RFh150fEusDG0P5A==) . Members Invited to Alliance DC Reception You're invited to the Alliance's annual Advocacy Awards Reception in Washington, DC on March 9th. The reception is immediately following the first evening of the National Bike Summit and will run from 8:30 - 11:00pm. Join us for a fun night of meeting and catching up with your fellow advocacy leaders from across North America. We will have drinks, some new resources, and a brief presentation of the Alliance's 2010 Advocacy Awards. Be sure to mark your calendar and stay tuned for location details. National Bike Summit Homestays and Discounts Considering coming to _the National Bike Summit_ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102974952520&s=1468&e=001RLqc9553dDJ8Q71d7SeX1qYCIjIdrr6LqSh5yJmqudi6gpV Lj9Kucyl73lqnm0REkgo2Unxc-3jKLFbvRekXYEessyWTLkzekaLVsa7tCqd2S5XsRcBKcQVnaCF 2pyxyfw3HLZI5RbKqswcZpjk4g8tIY8Dh2FNu) but not certain how you can pay for it all? Thanks again to the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA), biking and walking advocates attending the Summit can request a homestay and save some money. Not only will this make the Summit more affordable, you'll get the chance to make a new friend and get to know DC a bit better. If you would like to request a homestay, please contact Eve DeCoursey, WABA's Membership & Development Manager, at eve@.... Please include the dates you are in town (nights you are looking for a place to stay), if you have any serious animal allergies, and if you are driving and need parking. Let her know if there are any other people in your group (occasionally 2 or 3 people can stay at the same household). Thanks WABA! Also, if you haven't yet registered don't forget that Alliance members receive a discounted registration rate of $375 if you register by February 4th ($80 off the regular registration price) or $475 after February 4th (a $105 savings). Be sure to indicate you are an Alliance member when you _register_ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102974952520&s=1468&e=001RLqc9553dDKZjxqB3y_kDQQQlZWtW-40QsJgPCgA_8poTPiFEaj-C3SIqZUcI2hI_Pg5ItHi4dJ3hklBjnW5fMa0mUe IEP0ourM_7fghT95r9v0ULlvfGdVg9BPuuWrris3x1tKN5rHcx_e5o-sBHw==) . Could Your Organization Use a Van? Thanks to the generosity of VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations, the Alliance for Biking & Walking is proud to announce a new van donation benefit. VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations, who has generously given vans to a couple of Alliance member organizations in recent years is again offering to donate a van if the fit is good. If your organization could put a used 15-passenger van in excellent condition to good use, we invite you to apply to the Alliance with a one-page proposal. In the proposal, please outline: * How your organization would like to use the van (education programs, event support, earn-a-bike programs etc.) * How the van donation would benefit your community * How you would recognize/publicize VBT's donation In 2008, VBT donated a van to the Bicycle Coalition of Maine (BCM) who worked with an area vocational school to repaint the van a bright yellow for a minimal cost. With a partial donation from an area sign shop, BCM rebranded the van using their "Share the Road" bumper sticker design (several hundred times life size). "Our van is both a huge and popular vehicle for transporting gear and members, and whether it is parked at an event or cruising down the highway, it is a giant billboard for the BCM," says Allison Vogt, Executive Director of the BCM. "It is even fun to drive because you always get other drivers and certainly bicyclists waving and giving you the thumbs up on the road." While the van available for donation has been maintained in excellent condition for premium tours, an application by your organization acknowledges you will be responsible for maintenance, repainting, and any decals or wrap you design for rebranding the van. While VBT will do what it can to help coordinate logistics if possible, your organization will be responsible for picking up the van in Bristol, Vermont. If interested, please send a one-page application with the subject line "Van Donation Proposal" to applications@... by February 25th, 2010. Alliance Member Survey Results are In Thanks to everyone who completed the Alliance's 2010 Member Survey! Your input gave us critical feedback on what the Alliance can do to better serve you. Highlights from the survey results include: * Membership: Alliance leaders have requested more workshops targeting membership development and retention within their organizations. Similarly, survey results showed the need for more resources on engaging members and volunteers, how to start a membership program, and successful membership and donor appeals. * Fundraising: Fundraising was a common theme in this year's survey responses. Members have requested more Mutual Aid calls on fundraising strategies and techniques, with a special focus on securing grants and contracts for startup and small budget organizations. * Most Wanted New Resources: Alliance leaders indicated that soliciting experts outside of the bike and pedestrian community to lead free webinars on organizational topics such as communications, technology, membership development, etc. would be a valuable resource. Development of a template membership database and membership materials was also at the top of your list. The Alliance staff are taking a close look at all feedback received and will determine how we can actively address as many of these needs as possible. To view the complete 2010 Member Survey results visit our _website_ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102974952520&s=1468&e=001RLqc9553dDIlq7TgRsJtIRY-A u2d_W_f9WNaqSNpiFDuzrZzAO2q6s9Jrbd8SqpWWwcmM5cB6aMnWab1jKOn2a4VOjnBUCysyXzpe ingVz4DQ_siybQZzjM0u6Xq34CcTst_rlpGHSjNoR7z5y6ehu3_UhZPwoI8QW3yX59unuc-4tlcM 6uvgUrDAOFeQlDz) . Keep ears and eyes open for new resources coming soon! Also, congratulations to Dan Jatres of the New Orleans Bicycle Coalition, the winner of our survey drawing, who won a $250 voucher good toward any single Alliance training or event in 2010! Thanks and Farewell Monica Many of you have had a chance to speak with Monica Altmaier who assisted with all aspects of the 2010 Benchmarking Project including outreach, data collection, GIS, and writing. She began in October 2008 as our Research Assistant and saw the project through to the publication of the 2010 Benchmarking Report this month. Her ideas, attention to detail, dedication and extra push to meet deadlines were essential to this project's success. We are very grateful to Monica who balanced this project with her studies at UC Berkeley. Monica will earn a Masters in Planning this May and hopes to go on to work in sustainable transportation planning. Thanks for everything Monica - we wish you the best in your next endeavors! Pro Walk / Pro Bike® Call for Papers The National Center for Bicycling and Walking has announced its call for proposals to present at the 16th biennial Pro Walk / Pro Bike® Conference in Chattanooga, on September 13-17, 2010, directly following the _Alliance Leadership Retreat_ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102974952520&s=1468&e=001RLqc9553dDKAeo--nePeJ9O6U-yFbRXkJ342TWnABMXoD767qkmxmEunptg-BGMxwn3Vl4AO78GfgB zPJxS7eWuctdHS4yRs4NdVn7k4ZDd52JSk2GPQNLN1RcP2fVRzdCN8VZZBHmw=) . 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The organization provided legal defense in Municipal Court for a cyclist who was incorrectly cited for "not riding as far to the right as possible." According to Jeff Stephens, Consider Biking's Executive Director, "We saw this case as a critical means to reinforce the excellent bicycling (traffic) laws we helped Columbus enhance in late 2008." _Read more here._ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102974952520&s=1468&e=001RLqc9553dDJ_m7YIsedUuteOZ5UWpU2kl_dKzNQ9ilWZ 2txVZnYsOKJG08IGjVldb2IqCUk8RVwJUppoZDhYBfAm5_A70mXxbFGO2gQiJ_NpsAFoa_j9ZzEv wqrIxFFnrKO362XlOLEyy4qwFTROrpmK-723F2QW) MassBike's and Livable Streets' Efforts Successfully Keep Sidewalks and Bike Lanes Livable Streets, MassBike, and other bicycling and walking advocates claimed a victory when the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) agreed to modify its plans to remove a portion of the bike lane on the Longfellow Bridge last week. Removal of the bike lane would have allowed for the installation of sidewalks where none currently exist. After much persistence from advocacy groups MassDOT chose to both build the sidewalks and keep the bike lane by implementing an alternative proposal submitted by MassBike, LivableStreets, WalkBoston, and the Institute for Human Centered Design. _Read more here._ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102974952520&s=1468&e=001RLqc9553dDJL87n_7BrhpIKQ-LeknWR1MWk1zzwNnK1fOvXXyXoiQNLDqjPm4YTwB-s5vfP g7qjas-7FvblFZnm28RbzouMD_8iWKjizTXuvTF4_A7554MBo8GnUW8wAVj6ylFyeZgLZRbDmxFS mVxT2mNL-7c72JVgcmK1vB4mr0fPYZJyG2Q==) LACBC Welcomes New Sharrows and Bike Plan The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC) is proud to announce that their involvement with the cities of Glendale and Burbank have led to momentous results in the two cities becoming bicycle friendly communities. The most recent advancement is the newly painted sharrows, or shared roadway markings on some of Burbank's neighborhood streets. In Burbank, LACBC welcomed the new Bicycle Master Plan that was adopted on December 15th, 2009. _Read more here._ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102974952520&s=1468&e=001RLqc9553dDLFL5KzS7aP7e1Fj0fJGLyh0P45Uct_Z-JOVHrw3HVkfI6E0BFQb2yubDu6tWo35jgeLSN 99SBqIYaS0QNMG4_OzUK2_NBx5QZ9vfF9jlw-z8YwmtAl_GHwI9pXCyoc3hntgh2ElmDbIdvWjyK DtDFK8E_mdjzm8qdL8VyLRfcIAA==) Marin County Safe Routes to Schools Launches New Campaign According to the Marin County Bicycle Coalition, "Marin County Safe Routes to Schools is pleased to announce its new Green Ways to School campaign to combat global warming, funded by a $175,000 grant from the Marin Community Foundation's Climate Change Initiative. The Green Ways to School campaign will feature the new SchoolPool on-line trip sharing program, new contests, and cash incentives for the schools that show the greatest increase in green trips to school by walking, biking, carpooling or taking the bus. _Read more here._ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102974952520&s=1468&e=001RLqc9553dDL-a1aTUOkXcTOFLpO0guTLrrTnpOmdLonfsm2NwwpZ2DwB5-2STvjUGa8Kt-WoknKvJ1wpk Ez97Ga_tbYpgqm6fZxOPppv9WxgDibBU-HFAOkAxyt3BKOaRXrXo9ifMTSuoMIpbtP-1_q7PygOB -hr9d5XGInATASQbK9id2EObg==) Portland's BTA Launches Build It Campaign On January 21 the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) of Portland, OR launched a major campaign to get the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 adopted, funded and built. The BTA is inviting members and supporters to get involved in the campaign and show Portland City Council how many Portlanders value the health, safety, and livability benefits that 25% of bicycling would bring to the community. Supporters are invited to testify, call or e-mail city hall, and take their picture with the Build It logo and post it on the campaign _website_ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102974952520&s=1468&e=001RLqc9553dDI3iCWXra1ap0wNYhgqmOdj_sJO09yufAya6tpozE5fvBgcA9TNU28_D7357BkSRso bez7N4SUnypOEHFGwBoLM_Uh__DA-gy8giUmPrP9_3NPKmTfGqDVW) . (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102974952520&s=1468&e=001RLqc9553dDJa-HkjEDMlY-neR64ggUKP4QW4Tp CWwy8JCVJGdyva_P6jrVwVW_qP--eHo6v_B5MxCk-Y8ZrV1T2xxY6VTMZ0Fn5nF8KEg0ujsO55AY XJSphUP_Qa6NrytosFOB8hQMah8XPtsiJcoqySrJsPydllAHTsfP_BgI9n7xSns6-Tzg==) _Read more here. _ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102974952520&s=1468&e=001RLqc9553dDJ8cQanEqYel30CwNFNbXwcNd0HTyV4s5d8tEM1QNzBER8u1a-aQri6vsi33hD5xxj_saLA QSwnFQ858AJOOFVwHF4ICnH8-VNJ2VDX6W9aCBPHVLz7Va3_1FuX4LdGi3wi4AjoTNwg-tuoD0Ch 2e3agMYfU7H0VK-53GqRzoZy_w==) More San Francisco Sunday Streets in 2010 According to the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, "We're pleased that (Mayo r) Gavin Newsom announced the 2010 Sunday Streets schedule-with even more routes, dates and neighborhoods than last year! More than 20,000 San Franciscans enjoyed car-free streets at each of last year's Sunday Streets by participating in healthy activities ranging from bicycling to dancing, rollerskating to hula hooping. We expect even more people to enjoy the event this year, which will happen on nine Sundays starting in March and ending in October." _Read more here._ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102974952520&s=1468&e=001RLqc9553dDKup9Soj6ZN03Hj4WOkJ-iL2FcewMGIrETlM3im0ajdYJUEKTGaM3ry7 nennqcGTrTdtRRiqhjI_OAJrJUWugUa9XZTnGydsjwi-ae2RlHkDKAaSdlG3JpsCk2c9qiPTyIH3 7Lo8NmLzqZ6BP9fy0tjiqvzcnThq_ou0plIhh_ykA==) HO'ALA Project Awakens Need For Safe Routes in Hawaii (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102974952520&s=1468&e=001RLqc9553dDLAiO2YHHJeO0xAU6EChUbhlrWbD2yBuApCUT4wx-Cgstnzqmi_f4vbxcLJ8XUDzGHvD53R_zSKlHbMn6dIQrg F2Dq3d94S2j_WtwUbuA1FQA==) People's Advocacy for Trails Hawaii (PATH) is launching an exciting initiative called HO'ALA - Hawaii's Opportunity for Active Living Advancement. The HO'ALA project aims to reduce childhood obesity by making it easy, fun and safe to get daily exercise by walking or bicycling to school. The project will work with 12 schools across the island to help address their traffic safety issues and improve conditions for walking and bicycling to and from school. _Read more here._ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102974952520&s=1468&e=001RLqc9553dDKcMAJ_Sghv-ZFoa8eGBPIYuGYc tMxjyTmCJ64uVLVXk7wEZ343VVgNi7FoglpAOKbgRBfZydPsp91p4RnzkUOPzivPyrQ-Hjk-zvAI QtOfrtVouSu7VrDep96u_ZdvYbGYpzasCsPYw8GYFxHcrguUgc3kgl95ofBaoypVG4kT_KZeePUR D_LY) Toronto Bike Summit 2009 Summary Report and Videos Released (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102974952520&s=1468&e=001RLqc9553dDLAiO2YHHJeO0xAU6EChUbhlrWbD2yBuApCUT4wx-Cgstnzqmi_f4vbxcLJ8XUDzGHvD53R_zSKlHbMn6dIQrg F2Dq3d94S2j_WtwUbuA1FQA==) According to the Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation (TCAT), "In May 2009, TCAT organized its second Bike Summit, a one-day bicycle policy conference. One of the goals beyond the event itself was to share more widely the knowledge and lessons learned with bicycle advocates, professionals, and elected officials unable to join us in Toronto." To this end, TCAT has released an easy-to-read and beautifully designed Summary Report of Bike Summit 2009. They have also uploaded all of the videos/presentations from the Bike Summit to their website. We highly recommend you check it out! _Read more here._ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102974952520&s=1468&e=001RLqc9553dDKJjC1xF_NNHM8YchFbqfGu15B8EeFLGoZwgiMePgAE BJycbSYIg_OxvyndaGWEQEEcUl_X0J14ld1DDKRCuRFXxdv7Fr0rS2x8K9TFfP2vomVa33usQ2eg RwJfY4eJEF5T5lqxM_lk-dLIlT35iqtuR8LNhsFWSi1Bb2eP4yK0bA==) Walk Oakland Bike Oakland Hires First Executive Director (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102974952520&s=1468&e=001RLqc9553dDLAiO2YHHJeO0xAU6EChUbhlrWbD2yBuApCUT4wx-Cgstnzqmi_f4vbxcLJ8XUDzGHvD53R_zSKlHbMn6dIQrg F2Dq3d94S2j_WtwUbuA1FQA==) _Walk Oakland Bike Oakland_ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102974952520&s=1468&e=001RLqc9553dDIbswt_AlqynfbXZh6KVBO94K29dTcsb 7r_CQA3hWJUvQdM2VSDb8x0lfq3ZWfiYdfeDuqMb9Tc6NxsxGXsbu5t2Pyw3wG0Buame9Itiz8R7 e5b1RCSylQGujWQhPm7XW75P_YyHyTsO1H5HcCGei6878b7rcInPSg=) is delighted to introduce their very first Executive Director, Kassie Rohrbach. Kassie was one of the co-founders of Energy Action Coalition (EAC), a youth-led coalition of environmental and social justice groups. She helped grow EAC into a robust and effective organization for change. Kassie brings eight years of coalition-building, policy development, and organizational development to WOBO. Kassie recently visited the staff at the Alliance DC office, and discussed her vision and goals for WOBO. We wish her success and know that she will keep the momentum moving forward for biking and walking in Oakland. Alliance for Biking & Walking | PO Box65150 | Washington | DC | 20035