At last night's BB meeting, I took an action item to send the BB info on the 9/19 Greater Pgh Active Transportation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University.  See http://pwpb2013.eventbrite.com/ for more detailed info.  

We can form alliances and learn much from other participants because Pgh has pulled way ahead of us in bicycle friendliness.  There are 4 concurrent workshops so it would be good to have 4 BB members attending.  

AFAIK, Jenny Selin is the only person from Mgtn attending.  I thank her for getting an invitation sent to me.  I think anyone could use the invitation code, MOVE20123C to register.  

I can't go but I'd love to.  I'd especially like to join the after workshop ride!

Frank

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From: Pro Walk/Pro Bike & City of Pittsburgh <mark@bikewalk.org>
Date: September 3, 2013 4:43:29 PM EDT
To: <Frank.gmeindl@comcast.net>
Subject: Don’t Miss the Summit: Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013
Reply-To: Pro Walk/Pro Bike & City of Pittsburgh <mark@bikewalk.org>

An invitation to the 2013 Greater PGH Active Transportation Summit.
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Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013 – Register before it's too late

We are three weeks away from Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013 - Moving Pittsburgh Forward– September 19th, at Carnegie Mellon University. This free, invitation only, active transportation summit will be a day of open exchange, learning, networking, and commitment to action. Join us as we plan for more and better walking, biking, and places in the Pittsburgh region.
 
Our keynote speaker Mark Gorton, Founder of Streetsblog will inspire you. The speaker roster of regional and national leaders includes:
  • Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive
  • Mario Browne, U of Pittsburgh, Office of Health Sciences Diversity
  • Scott Bricker, Bike Pittsburgh
  • Linda Boxx, Allegheny Trail Alliance
  • Robert Ogilvie, ChangeLab Solutions
  • Darren Flusche, League of American Bicyclists
  • Kim Collins, South Side Chamber of Commerce
  • Gary Toth, Project for Public Spaces
 
The morning presentations will set the national and regional context and the afternoon workshops will help you turn ideas into action. Workshops include:
  • Complete Streets: Working with your DOT
  • Placemaking: Connecting Trails and Economic Development
  • Oakland Neighborhood Walking Tour
  • Planning 101 for Walking and Biking
  • Show Me the Money: Finding Funding for Active Transportation Projects
 
Click here for the complete list of afternoon workshops.
 
A bonus reason to participate: everyone who attends Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013 automatically becomes eligible to attend the international conference, Pro Walk/Pro Bike Pro Place, to be held in Pittsburgh, September 8-11, 2014.
 
Space is limited, so register today. Please use code MOVE2013C when prompted.
 
For more information:  Stephen Patchan, Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator, City of Pittsburgh, Department of City Planning at 412-393-0154 or stephen.patchan@pittsburghpa.gov
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