| 02/10/2003 | March 5-7, 2003
Convened by the League of American Bicyclists
Join bicycle advocates, industry leaders, transportation professionals, key legislators and government officials for the National Bike SummitŪ in our nation's capital. This valuable three-day educational forum on improving bicycling policies and initiatives includes an important day educating decision-makers on Capitol Hill. Don't miss this critical opportunity to make an impact for the future of bicycling.
Workshop Topics to include:
Reauthorization of TEA-21
Safe Routes to Schools
Creating bicycle-friendly communities
State and local perspectives
Agency interaction
Health, transportation and environment connections
Workshops designed specifically for bicycle retailers and industry leaders
Invited Keynote Speakers and Guests
U.S. Senators Jim Jeffords (I-VT), James Inhofe (R-OK), Richard Durbin (D-IL), and Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX)
U.S. Representatives Don Young (R-AK), James Oberstar (D-MN), Sherwood Boehlert (R-NY), and Bill Lipinski (IL)
Minneapolis Mayor R. T. Rybak
Panelists from DOT, HHS, EPA, NPS and CDC
Capitol Hill Day
On Thursday, March 6, join advocates and industry leaders for a day on Capitol Hill. Full issue briefings and training provided. The League will coordinate scheduling meetings with your Members of Congress.
Capitol Hill Reception
Join legislators and staff for a breakfast kick-off and an afternoon reception on the Hill.
Report from the States
Debrief and strategize with fellow participants on Friday. Additional educational workshops will follow with an emphasis on state and local issues.
Congressional Bike Ride
Pedal around historic Washington, DC, and our national monuments with the members and staff of the Congressional Bike Caucus and the Senate Bike Caucus.
Summit and Hotel Information
This year's Summit will be held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. Close to the White House, Capitol Hill, and the Metro.
The room block at the JW Marriott has been sold out!
We have made additional rooms available at the nearby Hotel Washington on Pennsylvania & 15th Street, N.W. The Hotel Washington is across the street from the White House, only 10 minutes from National Airport, and convenient to the Metro rail system. For reservations, please call 202.638.5900 or 800.424.9540. The room rate for the conference is $160.00. Please mention the National Bike Summit when reserving your room.www.bikeleague.org
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