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Gala, Conference Weekend Highlights Indiana's 'Gotta Roll With the Changes' Bikes and Peds: On the Map, but Uncounted |
Gala, Conference Highlights of Big Weekend
This 21st year of bicycling advocacy in Chicagoland represents a watershed moment for all who envision communities that routinely accomodate the needs of bicyclists, walkers, the disabled and transit users. From March 31 to April 2, the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation's Healthy Streets Conference presents more than 20 stimulating sessions to inform, educate and inspire bicycle advocates at all levels. The conference is filled with expertise and innovative ideas to help you improve bicycling and walking conditions in your community. It is the premier educational and networking event for transportation professionals, public officials and advocates. This conference offers a rich educational experience that you can tailor to your own interests. It provides an unparalleled opportunity to discuss issues and share tactics with colleagues and fellow advocates from across Chicagoland. You'll gather new knowledge, contacts and inspiration. In this issue, you will find articles that illustrate some of the challenges we face in our advocacy. We have offered suggestions of pertinent conference sessions, should you wish to explore possible solutions. The conference is also host to the 20th Anniversary Gala: A Tribute to Randy Neufeld, a grand banquet that takes place at 6 p.m. April 2 on the 56th floor of the Bank One Building to celebrate bicycling and support the mission of the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation. It is impossible to observe the 20th anniversary of CBF without honoring Randy, for they are analogous. Randy has been the guiding force of this organization from the beginning. He deserves a big party. To learn a little more about our chief strategy officer, check out humorist Steve Buchtel's tribute in this issue. Chicagoland Bicycle Federation also is sponsoring the annual Chicago Bike Show, April 1 to 3. Conference attendees will receive free passes to the show floor. We hope you can join us for all or any of these events (see guide below).
Rob Sadowsky is the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation's Executive Director.
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In
the past several issues, these pages have presented some exciting
discussions about the future of bicycling advocacy in the Chicago
metropolitan area. We've been talking about healthy streets --
public rights of way where people of all ages and cycling abilities
can