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• Transpo. Sec. Ray LaHood on his blog: “Cyclists are important users of transportation systems”

  Transportation Sec. Ray LaHood speaking at the National Bike Summit.(Photo © J. Maus) Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has followed up his encouraging keynote speech at the National Bike Summit — where he said bike advocates “have a full... Posted Mar 16 2009, 07:20 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, national bike summit, National Bike Summit '09

• Scenes from the Summit

  The 2009 National Bike Summit wrapped up on Friday. I’ll have my final thoughts and wrap-up in a separate post, but I thought I’d share a few select photos from my trip: For more photos, see the National Bike Summit photo gallery. For more... Posted Mar 16 2009, 04:13 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Rides/Events, National Bike Summit '09

• My day on Capitol Hill with the Oregon Bike Advocacy All-Stars

  The Oregon Bike Advocacy All-Star Team posing with U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio on his balcony.(Photos © J. Maus) Oregonians, you should be proud. The team you sent to represent you in Washington is nothing short of an All-Star Team. And yesterday, I had the... Posted Mar 13 2009, 09:08 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Rides/Events, National Bike Summit '09

• Blumenauer legislation would bulk up and clear up Bike Commuter Benefit Act

  Rep. Earl Blumenauer at a reception this morning on Capitol Hill.(Photo © J. Maus) When the Bike Commuter Benefit Act passed back in October, it was somewhat of a shallow victory for advocates who had pushed for its passage for seven long years. Not only... Posted Mar 12 2009, 09:17 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Politics, Rides/Events, Legislation, Bike Commuter Act, earl blumenauer, National Bike Summit '09

• What special interest lobbying is all about

  Through this door to the world of lobbying.(Photos © J. Maus) Last night I experienced an important part of how special interest lobbying works. At a classy restaurant just steps from Capitol Hill, I joined bike industry and advocacy leaders for a reception... Posted Mar 12 2009, 05:33 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Rides/Events, National Bike Summit '09

• Getting pumped on urban trails and bike parks

  This story is part of our special 2009 National Bike Summit coverage (sponsored by Planet Bike). For more coverage, follow BikePortland on Twitter and browse the latest photos in our Bike Summit photo gallery. Rich Edwards is a trail solutions coordinator... Posted Mar 11 2009, 04:40 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Rides/Events, National Bike Summit '09

• With Complete Streets, Matsui says roads will be for everyone

  This story is part of our special 2009 National Bike Summit coverage (sponsored by Planet Bike). For more coverage, follow BikePortland on Twitter and browse the latest photos in our Bike Summit photo gallery. Rep. Doris Matsui wants to slay the evil... Posted Mar 11 2009, 04:09 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Politics, Rides/Events, Legislation, National Bike Summit '09, complete streets

• Seeking a national legal standard to ensure traffic justice

  Rep. Jim Oberstar, speakingat the opening night dinner.(Photo © J. Maus) Representative Jim Oberstar (D-MN) — the man whose passion for Safe Routes to Schools helped establish it as a national priority in America — is now throwing his energy... Posted Mar 11 2009, 03:06 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Legal, Rides/Events, Enforcement, National Bike Summit '09

• Sec. LaHood: “You have a full partner at the US DOT”

  U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood addressed the National Bike Summit this morning.(Photos © J. Maus) Ray LaHood, President Obama’s Transportation Secretary kicked off the opening plenary at the National Bike Summit this morning. LaHood... Posted Mar 11 2009, 01:42 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Rides/Events, ray lahood, National Bike Summit '09

• LaHood and the potential for livable communities

  We’ll hear from TransportationSecretary Ray LaHood tomorrow morning. Tomorrow morning, President Obama’s Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood will address the 2009 National Bike Summit. When LaHood was announced as Obama’s pick back... Posted Mar 10 2009, 04:38 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Rides/Events, National Bike Summit '09

• Summit starts with lessons from Copenhagen

  Roger Geller (L) and the bike program manager for the City of Copenhagen, Andreas Rohl.(Photos © J. Maus) The 2009 National Bike Summit kicked off tonight with a pep rally of sorts, and the head cheerleader was Andreas Rohl, bike program manager for the... Posted Mar 10 2009, 01:54 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Rides/Events, National Bike Summit '09

• Headed to DC for the National Bike Summit

  A self-portrait while walking the halls on Capitol Hill last year. Tonight (at midnight, love those red-eyes) I’ll get on my Bike Friday Tikit and ride to the airport for my annual pilgrimage to Washington D.C. for the National Bike Summit. This... Posted Mar 09 2009, 07:28 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Rides/Events, national bike summit, National Bike Summit '09