Join us in Harrisburg on Tuesday, May 4th for the 2nd Pennsylvania Walk and Bike Summit

This also happens to be the day of Governor Rendell’s special session to address Transportation funding. Our presence helps remind them that walking and bicycling is part of the solution to our Transportation dilemma.

We aim to promote State Legislation that supports safe pedestrian and bicycle use, to promote the starting of the next round of Safe Routes to School funding, and to promote Complete Streets and more livable communities.

Some of the legislation on the table include a 4 foot safe passing law, as well as the hiring of a full time bicycle and pedestrian coordinator at PennDOT.

Last year 100 people attended the rally, this year we would like to see more participants at the steps of the capitol building.

The Plan:

Monday
5:30PM night reception and briefing at the Harrisburg Comfort Inn Riverside. For those in the Safe Routes to School network, a chance to meet and share ideas.

Tuesday
9AM Walk from Harrisburg’s City Island end of the bridge to the capital steps.
9AM Bike ride from the State Farm Center.
10AM the rally starts. State legislators, Executive Officers and walking and bicycling partners will share a few words in support of our efforts
11:30AM A catered lunch and opportunity to meet each other; briefing for the afternoon legislative meetings and activities
4-ish An on-your-own get together at a local spot (place tbd) to ‘unwind’

Please register today for the 2nd Annual PA Walk and Bike Summit.

PA Walks and Bikes are the major sponsors of the Walk and Bike Summit. The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Northeast Regional Office has also been assisting as a planning and promotional partner for this year’s Summit.

Not a member of BikePGH? Join today! We need you to add your voice! Bike Pittsburgh works to protect cyclist’s rights and promote the vision of making Pittsburgh a safer and more enjoyable place to live and to ride. For more info, check out: www.bike-pgh.org/membership