There's a lot being done statewide to make walking and biking in Vermont safer, more visible, respected and fun. Join your friends and colleagues in Burlington on Saturday, March 29th for the 2014 Vermont Walk/Bike Summit! Registration includes access to over 10 dynamic presentations, interactive workshops, a plated luncheon with an excellent keynote, and much more.

REGISTER NOW!

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VERMONT WALK/BIKE SUMMIT, Saturday, March 29, 8:30am - 4pm
Keynote speaker, ten workshop session options, plated luncheon, and outdoor activities (beginning at 3pm). Just $20 with registration before March 28! ($30 at the door.)

>> Download the full Vermont Walk/Bike Summit Program

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER: CAROLINE SAMPANARO
Caroline is the Senior Director of Campaigns and Organizing at Transportation Alternatives, New York City’s leading transportation advocacy organization, with a citywide network of more than 100,000 supporters committed to reclaiming New York City’s streets for people. She is one of the nation’s foremost advocates for bicycling for transportation and has helped spearhead New York City’s rapid transformation into a bicycle-friendly city since 2006. In her role at Transportation Alternatives, Caroline directs dozens of grassroots campaigns to transform streets and adopt sustainable transportation policy in NYC, and manages the network of thousands of New Yorkers making that change a reality on the ground. [Learn More About Caroline]

SUMMIT WORKSHOPS [Download the full Summit Program here]

 

Summit workshops will include:

• More Room for All of Us: Road Diets and Intersection Improvements
• Riding Forward: Revolutionary Bike Designs and Technologies
• Lamoille Valley Trail: "Vermont's East/West Adventure"
• Mobilizing Communities Toward Better Health: Vermont Dept. of Health's "Healthy Community Design Initiative" in Action
• Bike Path Tales: Rehabilitating the Burlington Bike Path & Building the Rutland Creek Path
• Let's Get to Work: How Burton Snowboards & Go! Vermont Encourage Commuters to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint... and Save Money
• Bike Fitting and Training: Reach Your Goals While Enjoying the Ride
• Encouraging the Next Generation of Cyclists: Promoting Cycling and Mountain Biking
• Getting There Safely: Safe Routes to School / Safe Streets Collaborative

SUMMIT SCHEDULE [Download the full Summit Program here]
 

8:30 - 9:30	Registration, Networking, Coffee & Breakfast
9:30 - 10:30	Opening Plenary Panel
10:30 - 10:45	Break & Exhibits
10:45 - 11:45	Workshop Session 1
11:45 - 1:15	Luncheon Keynote & Awards
1:15 - 2:15	Workshop Session 2
2:15 - 2:30	Break & Exhibits
2:30 - 3:00	Closing Plenary & Introduction to Mobile Workshops
3:00 - 4:00	Mobile Workshops - Active & Outside (Weather Dependent)

 

REGISTRATION & COST
Registration for the 2014 Vermont Walk/Bike Summit is open. Mark your calendars and plan to attend this energizing and informative event!

Cost: $20 per person in advance (includes a plated lunch). Non-refundable. $30 (cash or check) at the door.

REGISTER NOW!

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VERMONT BIKE EXPO

Sparta Synergy of Montpelier, VT will be hosting the Vermont Bike Expo in conjunction with the 2014 Vermont Walk/Bike Summit. The Vermont Bike Expo will feature cycling events on Friday and Saturday. Tickets sold separately; visit Sparta Synergy to register and purchase.

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