 2011 Florida Bike Summit
Florida Capitol Courtyard, Tallahassee FL
March 24, 2011
Download PDF for 2011 summit information.
FIND YOUR LEGISLATOR
We need you in Tallahassee for the 3rd annual Florida Bike Summit on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the State Capitol. Help protect the rights of bicyclists to ride safely and freely.
Your support and physical presence sends a much-needed message to our legislators that cycling DOES have a voice worth hearing. Registration is free. All it takes from you is your time and commitment to travel to Tallahassee for the day.
2011 Priorities
- Distracted driving legislation that makes violations a primary offense
- Enhanced penalties for violations that cause serious injury or death; collaborate with ABATE (American Bikers Aimed Towards Education)
- Clarification of Chapter 316 statutes to reflect present day needs of motorists and cyclists including the Mandatory Bike Lane Law [316.2065(5)]
- Bicycle Access to Limited Access Highway Bridges (pilot project of FDOT)
- Opposition to efforts to eliminate the Office of Greenways and Trails
The Basics
Pre-Summit:
Register!
Coming in Wednesday? Take advantage of the Capital City Cyclist’s gracious offer of Home Stays by contacting CCC president Joe Mizerek (joem@cccyclists.org), go to Visit Tallahassee for hotel options or camp at Tallahassee East KOA
Want to ride to the Capitol Thursday AM from the St. Mark’s trailhead? Let us know when you register.
Be sure to register to receive updates via email.
Summit Day:
9AM – 3PM: Check in at First Baptist Church, Christian Life Center (building entrance off Duval), 2nd floor classroom (access to showers for those choosing to ride their bicycles). This will be our Summit Hub for packet pick up, training, and organizing the Bicycle Buddy system. Classrooms will have Wi-Fi access, tables, and chairs in an enclosed environment.
11:00AM – 1:00PM: FBA presence in Capitol Courtyard
11:30AM – 12:15PM: Press conference to include speakers and presentation of FBA Annual Awards. If you don’t have meetings scheduled, this is where you need to be.
4PM – 6PM: Post Summit Celebration at Andrew’s Capital Grill & Bar, located between the First Baptist Church and the Capitol. Please RSVP when you register in order for the restaurant to set up ample space for our group.
Map showing the venues and parking garages (click here to downoad).
Post Summit:
Please offer any suggestions or comments to FBA to continue the success of our annual summit, and if possible, stay in touch with your legislators to develop a relationship as the local expert on cycling issues. FBA has the resources on our web site to back you up. Contact us anytime you have questions.
Summary of 2010 Summit
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