2009 Oregon Bike Summit Agenda
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Monday, April 20
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Governor’s Conference on Tourism Event (optional)
Evening at the State Fair
Head to the Oregon State Fairgrounds for an all-Oregon dinner plus an artisans’ village, Oregon wine and food sampling, carnival games, floral displays, a rock-climbing wall, yummy fair treats, live stage entertainment and many other blue-ribbon surprises! Dress is casual fair attire. Sponsor: Oregon State Fair. Additional $50 fee includes bus transportation to/from fairgrounds, dinner and all fair activities.
Tuesday, April 21
Conference Hours: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
| 10:30 a.m. | Registration opens |
| 12 - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch – Governor's Conference on Tourism (optional) |
| 1:45 p.m. | Welcome: Jonathan Nicholas |
| 1:50 p.m. | Welcome: Salem Mayor Janet Taylor |
| 2 – 2:15 p.m. | Overview of National Bike Summit: Jay Graves, Bike Gallery, and Jerry Norquist, Cycle Oregon |
| 2:15 – 2:45 p.m. | Federal Legislative Overview: Scott Bricker, BTA |
| 3 – 4:15 p.m. | Oregon Legislative Overview: Scott Bricker, BTA |
| 4:15 – 5 p.m. | Effective Lobbying: Kevin Campbell, Victory Group |
| 5 – 5:20 p.m. | Unveiling of Travel Oregon Web site: Kristin Dahl, Travel Oregon |
| 5:20 - 5:40 p.m. | Linn County’s Interactive Bike Map: Steve Barnett, Linn County |
| 5:40 - 5:45 p.m. | Closing remarks: Jonathan Nicholas |
| 5:45 - 6:30 p.m. | Networking reception |
Wednesday, April 22
Conference Hours: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
This day is focused on face-to-face lobbying sessions. We’ve pre-arranged appointments with virtually every Oregon legislator. If you’re not certain who your legislators are, find out here.
| 7 a.m. | Bike ride (legislators invited) |
| 7 a.m. | Registration open |
| 8:10 a.m. | Welcome: Jonathan Nicholas |
| 8:15 – 8:45 a.m. | General morning session: Sen. Floyd Prozanski and Sen. Jason Atkinson |
| 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. | Share the Road License Plate Update: Jerry Norquist |
| 9:30 – 11:45 a.m. | Lobbying at State Capitol or Breakout sessions |
| 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Breakout session 1* |
| 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. | Breakout session 2* |
| Noon – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:45 p.m. | History of Cycling in Oregon: Eric Lundgren |
| 1:10 p.m. | Lessons Learned in Amsterdam and Copenhagen: Dick Schouten, Washington County Commissioner |
| 1:45 - 2:15 p.m. | Bicycle and Transportation Policy – the Challenges Facing Multi-modal Transportation: Gail Achterman, Oregon Transportation Commission |
| 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Lobbying at State Capitol |
| 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Breakout session 3* |
| 3:45 - 4:15 p.m. | Closing session: Tim Blumenthal, Bikes Belong |
| 4:15 pm | Final remarks: Jonathan Nicholas |
| 4:20 - 5:30 pm | Networking reception with Oregon legislators |
* Breakout topics (choose one for each session):
- What is a Bike Boulevard?
- Scenic Bikeways with Oregon State Parks
- Local Advocacy 101
- Bike Tourism Development in Rural Oregon