Grand Rapids Bicycle Summit on April 24th

Saw this posted at GVSU... thought some of you may be interested. It's free if you pre-register.


Date: April 24, 2009
Time: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Location: GVSU Loosemore Auditorium on Pew Campus

All citizens are encouraged to participate in this free event.

The purpose of this Summit is to raise awareness and impact legislation and government funding to increase the number of bike paths in the Greater Grand Rapids area, and to encourage people to start biking in our community.

In addition to presentations from nationally recognized speakers, attendees will participate in four break-out sessions to work on the components of the Bike Friendly Community Plan. The Bike Summit is open to the public free of charge for pre-registered participants and $10 for same day registrants.

Individuals or groups interested in participating in the Bike Summit can register on-line and see an agenda at http://www.grcity.us/. (or here directly: http://www.grbikesummit.eventbrite.com/

Questions about the Summit can be directed to Josh Duggan at fotoman311@yahoo.com and 616-295-1154 or Kevin McCurren at jkmccurren@gmail.com and 616-608-4704.