Tuesday, May 1, 2012

JOIN Us for Tennessee's 1'st Bike Summit


The inaugural Tennessee Bike Summit will be held in Chattanooga, May 2-4.  Transportation officials, government leaders, planners, engineers, public health officials,  advocates, and others, are invited to attend to join the discussion on transportation, people, and places. THE MAP

There is no fee to attend the Summit, but registration is required.  Visit www.tnbikesummit.org for complete information.

The 2012 Tennessee Bike Summit will serve as an opportunity to share successes, challenges, and strategies for moving Tennessee forward as a bicycle-friendly state. Join us for exciting sessions and mobile workshops!

The Summit will be held at The Marriott Downtown (Wednesday & Friday) and The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on Thursday (Free parking in the 5th street parking garage).

The inaugural 2012 edition is hosted by Outdoor Chattanooga, a division of City of Chattanooga Parks and Recreation; Bike Walk Tennessee, Tennessee's Leading statewide advocacy organization; and Active Living and Transportation Network, focusing on the built environment through research, practice, and policy.

Agenda
Wed., May 2
1 p.m. Registration opens
2 p.m.-4 p.m. Mobile Workshops
6-8 p.m. Dinner with Local Hosts
or
7-9 p.m. Dinner & Bikes

Thurs., May 3
8:15 a.m. Registration Opens
8:45-9:15 a.m. Opening Remarks
9:15-10:30 a.m. Scientific Briefs
10:30-10:50 a.m. Break
10:50-12:00 p.m. Session I
12:15-1:30 p.m. Keynote Lunch
1:45-2:45 p.m. Session II
2:45-3:00 p.m.  Break
3:00-4:00 p.m. Session III
1:45-4:00 p.m. Optional Mobile Workshops
7:00-10:00 p.m.  Conference Reception – Tennessee Aquarium

Fri., May 4
7:00-8:30 a.m. Bike to Work breakfast
9:00-9:50 a.m. Session I
9:50-10:05 a.m. Session II
10:05-10:25 a.m. Break
10:25 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  Regional Updates
12:30-2:30 p.m. Lunch with Leaders
3:00-5:00 Rooms available for committee meetings

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