Since 2018, the League of American Bicyclists has hosted the  Leadership Retreat to bring together state and local bicycle and pedestrian advocacy groups. This event consists of networking and workshops aimed at increasing capacity and effectiveness, and mapping out a plan for better collaboration between local, state, and national groups.

You can see pictures of the 2018 retreat here.

Looking forward to the 2020 National Bike Summit, we are excited to convene leaders from advocacy organizations once again on March 14, 2020.

Active Transportation Leadership Institute (ATLI) Retreat 
Saturday, March 14
8:30am-5pm, Arlington, VA

This ATLI Retreat is limited to staff and board members of state and local bike/walk/active transportation advocacy organizations that are Organizational Members of the League.

Join other leaders from local and state advocacy organizations for a day of networking with peers, building skills, sharing knowledge, and combining efforts in a shared national strategy to create a truly Bicycle Friendly America for Everyone. 

(Pre-event) Friday, March 13, 5:30-8:30pm - Welcome Happy Hour 

Saturday 8:30am - 5:00pm

8:30am - 9:00am - Breakfast

9:00am - 9:45am - Introductions, League Update, Opening Discussion

10am - 12:15pm - Morning Breakouts (two sessions)

• Improving Your Fundraising 101 & 201 
• Advocacy and Lobbying/Elections 101 & 201: Legal Tips for 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Bicycle Advocacy
• Using Open Street Maps for Better Network Evaluation 
• Unconference Sessions - inspired networking on topics chosen by you

12:15pm - 2:15pm Lunch - Working Lunch for State and City Groups

2:15pm - 4:15pm - Afternoon Workshop and Breakouts

• Workshop - Using Human-Centered Design to Grow Champions with Emily Taylor, Principal, teeny Big
• Unconference Sessions - inspired networking on topics chosen by you

4:15pm - 5:00pm Report Back / Recap / Wrap up

5:00pm - Networking/Dinner on your own 

8:00pm - League Annual Member Meeting Reception Hyatt Regency, Chesapeake View Room