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TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012
Grand Hyatt

1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Registration

Independence Foyer

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

IMBA Pre-Summit Meeting -- Expect the Best, Prepare for the Worst

Independence H/I
Join IMBA as we help you understand grassroots organizing and activation. Bring your advocacy problems and we will help with solutions. IMBA’s annual pre-summit workshop will make sure your club is prepared to activate on opportunities and challenges. This interactive workshop will include "Advocacy Speed Dating" where we pair you up with people across the country who are faced with similar opportunities and threats.

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Women’s Cycling Forum

Independence D/E
Women still cycle at much lower rates than men in the United States — making up just 24 percent of bike trips in 2009. But that trend is shifting. We’re eager to learn from our peers, share our experiences and explore ideas to engage more women. Register for the free forum.

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

League of American Bicyclists Business Meeting

Independence D/E

5:00 p.m. - 6: 00 p.m.

First Timers Orientation

Independence B/C

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Welcome & Opening Reception

Independence A
Keynote Speaker – Mark Mckinnon, Former Presidential Campaign and Chief Media Adviser

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012
Grand Hyatt

6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Registration & Continental Breakfast

Independence Foyer

8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Opening General Session

Independence A
An interactive discussion with Congressional Members and Administration officials about bicycling’s future in our national transportation policy.

Speakers: Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood
Representative Donna Edwards (D-MD) - Invited
Representative Tim Johnson (R-IL) - Invited
Representative Tom Petri (R-WI) – Invited
Representative Peter DeFazio (D-OR) - Invited

BREAKOUT SESSIONS
9:30 a.m.—10:45 a.m.

I Bike, I Vote: Here's my Ask

Independence B/C
This session is essential preparation for your meetings on Thursday. Panelists will provide the very latest intelligence on the transportation bill, describe what's at stake as we enter this crucial phase of the legislative process, and help hone your "Save Cycling" message.

How to Save Cycling at the State Level

Independence D/E
If we lose dedicated Federal funding for bicycling and walking, state policy and programming becomes more important than ever. Learn how some states are readying themselves to continue investing in bicycling and walking, and how critical programs such as Safe Routes to Schools can be preserved.

The Role of Trail-based Recreation in Economic Recovery

Farragut/Lafayette
Each year, success stories pour in documenting the transformation of dying resource extraction-based communities to thriving mountain bike and trail based economies. Hear the results of recent studies and examples in Minnesota, Wyoming and Utah.

Building Successful Programs in Diverse Neighborhoods

Independence F/G
There are significant equity issues within our transportation system and within the traditional bicycling community. Learn how local advocacy groups are more effectively engaging with minority communities and building capacity in the movement.

Increasing Engagement through Online Advocacy

Conference Theater
Harness the grassroots power of new social media for online advocacy campaigns and action alerts. Learn how to empower your supporters to engage elected officials more effectively – building support and influence for your organization.

Bicycling Means Business – And Some Politicians Know It

Independence H/I
A panel of industry leaders will discuss how they have engaged Members of Congress and effectively communicated the importance of Federal funding and pro-bicycling policies for their business and for the community.

Break
10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Independence Foyer Lobby

BREAKOUT SESSIONS
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Bike, I Vote: here's my Ask.

Participating in the 2012 Elections

Conference Theater
National, state and local elections in 2012 give cyclists a chance to be heard. What can you and your organization do to actively participate in the election process: we’ll cover the legal and practical implications of getting involved.

Bikes: An On-Demand Mobility Solution

Independence F/G
Bike sharing programs have highlighted the incredible potential of bicycling to combine with traditional transit services – bikes are perfect for the first and last mile of a trip. Join community leaders and transit officials to explore this and other on-demand mobility solutions.

Boosting Economic Vitality in Cities

Independence H/I
Building bridges to the business community is critical in changing the culture of cycling in our cities. Learn how you can engage local businesses and partner with them to ensure cycling is a key part of economic development

mountain biking: An emerging constituency for the National Park service?

Farragut/Lafayette
There are many cycling success stories at national parks and this session will showcase three of them. Cyclists volunteer, they raise money and they get kids active and engaged in national parks. What's not to love? But for every success story, there are many national parks that are still leery of
engaging this valuable community.

Calculating the Value of Bicycle Travel

Independence D/E
Discover the latest numbers and methodologies for determining the real value of cycling in communities across the country, with an emphasis on bicycle travel, events and tourism.

Keynote Luncheon
12:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Independence A
Keynote Speaker -- Jason Dorsey, The Gen Y Guy

BREAKOUT SESSIONS
2:45 p.m.— 4 p.m.

Bike, I Vote: here's my Ask.

Finally, the Racing and Advocacy Worlds Collide

Conference Theater
The gulf between racers and bike advocates is finally being bridged. Discover what can happen when bike advocates get behind major cycling events, and the racing community wakes up to the power (and protection) of advocacy.

The Benefits of Bicycling: Making the Case

Independence F/G
We’re crowd-sourcing the very best messages to take to Capitol Hill. Get an overview of the very latest economic, health, and transportation data related to cycling…and then help choose the most compelling numbers and messages to make the case for bicycling in your Congressional visits.

Beyond Dedicated Funding, What Can Save Cycling in the Transportation Bill?

Independence D/E
The transportation bill is a huge document and bicycle and pedestrian funding provisions comprise just a few sentences…so what else is in the Bill that affects cyclists? Can a Complete Streets provision save cycling; are National Transportation Objectives our savior; and will a side path law kill cycling on Federal lands?

Diversify Your Portfolio – Fundraising Locally and Nationally

Farragut
No Federal program has done more for mountain biking than the Recreational Trails Program (RTP), with more than 15,000 projects and $750 million over 18 years. Learn the success stories and real-world examples we can use to effectively campaign for RTPs continuation.

Advocacy Best Practices for Retailers and Suppliers

Independence H/I
What can bike shops and companies really do to make a difference in their communities? Industry and advocacy leaders will share strategies and tactics – including the National Bike Challenge – for working together to be effective and influential.

Break
4 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Independence Foyer Lobby

Closing Plenary

4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Independence A
Speaker: John Robert Smith – President/CEO Reconnecting America

4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Stephanie Vance, Advocacy Associates

Independence A

5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
State Delegation Coordination

Independence A

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012
capitol hill

Meetings with Members of Congress
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Capitol Hill

National Bike Summit Lobby Day Headquarters
9:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Lutheran Church of the Reformation
212 East Capitol Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003

Alternate Session
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
NACTO/FTA Bikeshare Workshop

Grand Hyatt Hotel - McPherson

Congressional Reception

Congressional Reception
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Senate Dirksen G-50

FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2012

8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
National Bike Summit Bike Ride

Meet at Garfield Circle, Capitol Hill

E-mail Walter Finch or Katie Omberg for further program information and details.

Summit tracks

Track A: The Ask

Each year, the Summit focuses on one set of issues and a common ask in each and every meeting on the Hill on Thursday. In Track A, the same workshop will be repeated in each break out session time slot so that everyone is on the same page.

Track B: Plan B

What happens if we don't preserve dedicated Federal funding for bicycling and walking? The sessions in Track B provide insight into political and policy alternatives to relying on Federal funds.

Track C: Capacity

The bicycle movement has done a remarkable job in making its case in recent years - but we need help. Sessions in Track C will identify strategies for increasing the capacity of our movement: reaching new riders, audiences and demographics.

Track D: Dirt

Our friends at IMBA have identified the hottest topics and best off-road success stories to help us make our case. Make no mistake, we are in this together and it’s about more than just preserving the recreational trails program.

Track E: Economics

Bicycling is big business; it saves money for individuals, communities and our nation - but exactly how much? What are the benefits and how do we make the economic case for cycling most effectively...workshops in Track E have the answers.

Track F: Friend me

Facebook, Twitter, and on-demand mobility solutions are in your future. Track F covers new friends, new technologies, new media and some new ideas for working with competitive cyclists and events.