(Of course, we must acknowledge Tim Wong was the fire-keeper of bike advocacy, before we, the benighted, had gotten religion. But the knowledge of actually *starting* fire had not yet gotten passed along. It was all very *Quest for Fire*. Sorry--bad 80s flashback. Nevermind.)
Anyway, this conference could be the fire lighting stage for ped-advocacy.
Note that Kit Keller (author of the message below) was an early board member of the Bicycle Federation of WI! She's one of the honchos of Wisconsin Walks! Things are brewing.
I hope folks step up!
-Mike
Attention Pedestrian Advocates:
Go Statewide! -- Scholarships Available Now!
Create an effective state collaborative to promote health, safety, walking & biking
When: May 5-8, 2004
What: A special track of the 4th National Congress of Pedestrian Advocates
Where: Silver Spring Hilton, Silver Spring, Maryland Who Should Attend: Health agencies, walking/biking advocates, smart growth advocates
"Go Statewide" is a special training offered by America Walks and the National Center for Bicycling and Walking, in conjunction with the National Congress of Pedestrian Advocates. Explore the "why" and "how" of statewide coalitions that promote walking and bicycling, improve pedestrian safety and health, calm traffic, create livable neighborhoods, and battle the bulge of obesity-related disease. Trainers include partners involved in existing coalitions in California, Colorado, Massachusetts and Wisconsin. If you have one or want to start one, this one-time training is a must. Why walk alone? Scholarships are available to offset registration fees and some travel costs.
For more info, or to recommend a champion to guide your "Go Statewide"
collaborative, contact America Walks Go Statewide Initiative at 262-375-6180, or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To view the Agenda of the National Congress of Pedestrian Advocates, go to <file://www.americawalks.org>www.americawalks.org. DON'T LET THIS OPPORTUNITY WALK AWAY!!
Kit Keller, J.D., Secretary, America Walks, Inc. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alternate email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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