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All breakout, plenary sessions, and mobile workshops are open to all Summit attendees unless otherwise noted. Let us know you would like to partipate by adding it to your schedule here. Space in all Mobile Workshops is limited, so sign up quick! 

The Active Transportation Leadership Institute is designed for Summit attendees who are staff of local and/or state-wide advocacy organizations.

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The National Bike Summit is the premier bike advocacy event of the year for bike advocates and professionals! 

WITH NEW LEADERSHIP IN THE OVAL OFFICE, we need your voice FOR BIKES on Capitol Hill!  Congress will be in session to hear your voice.

This INSPIRING event builds our movement for 2017 and beyond. Focus will be on regional planning, national and local messaging, and the road map of our work together in advancing the bicycling movement. Networking opportunities, keynote addresses from top government officials, workshops highlighting innovative advocacy ideas, and an organized Lobby Day to bring our pro-bicycling message to our elected officials on Capitol Hill - experience it all during our few days together!

This year’s event will be held March 6-9, 2017 at the Renaissance Hotel in Downtown DC, located at 999 Ninth St. NW Washington, DC 20001. 

Tuesday, March 7 • 1:45pm - 3:15pm
BREAKOUT: Future of Federal Advocacy

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How the League does its federal advocacy is changing, and this session will give advocates and members a chance to hear about what's coming next. The session will start with a discussion on what is happening in Congress and the opportunities and threats to bicycling and walking in the current political climate. Once we've discussed the context, we'll then discuss strategies for how the League and the bicycling community can be prepared. 

Speakers
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Paul Balmer

Paul handles transportation and bicycling issues for Representative Earl Blumenauer. He'll help us set the stage for the challenges and opportunities for bicycling interests in the 115th Congress
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Ken McLeod

Policy Director, League of American Bicyclists
As Policy Director for the League of American Bicyclists I work on a broad portfolio of bicycle-related issues at federal, state, and local levels of government. My current priorities include working with state and local partners to get all 50 states to take our Bicycle Friendly State... Read More →
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Caron Whitaker

Government Relations, League of American Bicyclists
I am responsible for designing and implementing federal policy strategy for the League, and for determining the “ask” for the National Bike Summit lobby day. Talk to me about any questions you may have on lobbying, Congress or federal policy.


Tuesday March 7, 2017 1:45pm - 3:15pm EST
Grand Ballroom South