Annual Bike/Ped Summit to be Held at Rutgers' Bloustein School, February 23

Date

February 12, 2013


WHAT:	Fourth Annual Bike & Walk Summit, “Sharing Responsibility,” presented by the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition (NJBWC) in collaboration with the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University
WHO:	Speakers include James Corless, director of Transportation for America; Ken Podziba, president and CEO of Bike New York; Sue Macy, author of Wheels of Change: How Women Rode the Bicycle to Freedom (With a Few Flat Tires Along the Way); David Herlihy, author of Bicycling: The History and The Lost Cyclist
WHEN:	Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE:	Special Events Forum, Civic Square Building, 33 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, N.J.
BACKGROUND:	Organized by the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition, the annual Bike & Walk Summit brings together legislators, advocates, planners, businesses, students, bike clubs and shops, and interested citizens for a day of panels, workshops, discussions and most importantly, networking with others who share an interest in a more sustainable lifestyle in New Jersey for all citizens. The 2013 summit is themed “Sharing Responsibility,” a concept that cyclists and pedestrians need to keep in the forefront to make New Jersey’s roads safe for all users. The theme builds on an ongoing initiative by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation to educate both cyclists and drivers on their rights and responsibilities. The initiative led to a summer letter-writing campaign urging a driver-cyclist dialogue in which NJBWC took a lead public role along with the foundation and five New Jersey bike clubs. More than 20 panels are planned with more than 60 speakers anticipated. Topics include: MAP-21—How communities can benefit from America's new transportation bill Working with local politicians to achieve bike and pedestrian-focused goals "Complete Streets" implementation in communities Pedaling across America—taking a cross-country cycling trip Bicycle Friendly America Program and how communities can achieve this designation Starting a local bike and pedestrian advocacy group Discussion with several authors of recently published cycling-related histories Organizing cyclovias and other bicycling and walking events Advocacy for trails users, including cyclists, hikers and equestrians Bike shops and advocacy The event is open to the public. Registration includes access to all of the day’s events, a light breakfast and full lunch. Online preregistration is available for $50 per attendee at http://njsummit2013.eventbrite.com/. Preregistration price ends on Thursday, Feb. 21 at midnight. Registration also will be available at the door for $65. The New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition is a membership-based organization, staffed by volunteers. The coalition's mission is to encourage and promote cycling, provide a collective voice for cyclists and improve access for cyclists on New Jersey's roads, highways and trails. Goals and objectives include advocacy, focusing attention on cycling-related issues, sponsoring public events, working with other advocacy groups and promoting cycling as a healthy, enjoyable, efficient and environmentally sustainable means of transportation and recreation.

WHAT:

Fourth Annual Bike & Walk Summit, “Sharing Responsibility,” presented by the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition (NJBWC) in collaboration with the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University

WHO:

Speakers include James Corless, director of Transportation for America; Ken Podziba, president and CEO of Bike New York; Sue Macy, author of Wheels of Change: How Women Rode the Bicycle to Freedom (With a Few Flat Tires Along the Way); David Herlihy, author of Bicycling: The History and The Lost Cyclist

WHEN:

Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE:

Special Events Forum, Civic Square Building, 33 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, N.J.

BACKGROUND:

Organized by the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition, the annual Bike & Walk Summit brings together legislators, advocates, planners, businesses, students, bike clubs and shops, and interested citizens for a day of panels, workshops, discussions and most importantly, networking with others who share an interest in a more sustainable lifestyle in New Jersey for all citizens.

The 2013 summit is themed “Sharing Responsibility,” a concept that cyclists and pedestrians need to keep in the forefront to make New Jersey’s roads safe for all users. The theme builds on an ongoing initiative by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation to educate both cyclists and drivers on their rights and responsibilities. The initiative led to a summer letter-writing campaign urging a driver-cyclist dialogue in which NJBWC took a lead public role along with the foundation and five New Jersey bike clubs. More than 20 panels are planned with more than 60 speakers anticipated. Topics include:

MAP-21—How communities can benefit from America's new transportation bill
Working with local politicians to achieve bike and pedestrian-focused goals
"Complete Streets" implementation in communities
Pedaling across America—taking a cross-country cycling trip
Bicycle Friendly America Program and how communities can achieve this designation
Starting a local bike and pedestrian advocacy group
Discussion with several authors of recently published cycling-related histories
Organizing cyclovias and other bicycling and walking events
Advocacy for trails users, including cyclists, hikers and equestrians
Bike shops and advocacy

The event is open to the public. Registration includes access to all of the day’s events, a light breakfast and full lunch. Online preregistration is available for $50 per attendee at http://njsummit2013.eventbrite.com/. Preregistration price ends on Thursday, Feb. 21 at midnight. Registration also will be available at the door for $65.

The New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition is a membership-based organization, staffed by volunteers. The coalition's mission is to encourage and promote cycling, provide a collective voice for cyclists and improve access for cyclists on New Jersey's roads, highways and trails. Goals and objectives include advocacy, focusing attention on cycling-related issues, sponsoring public events, working with other advocacy groups and promoting cycling as a healthy, enjoyable, efficient and environmentally sustainable means of transportation and recreation.

Media Contact: Karyn Olsen
848-932-2814
E-mail: karyno@rutgers.edu

Annual Bike/Ped Summit to be Held at Rutgers' Bloustein School, February 23

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