Thinkbike Workshop Opening Session

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Monday, November 15, 2010

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

COG Board Room
777 North Capitol Street NE
Washington, DC 20002

Contact: Michael Farrell
mfarrell@mwcog.org
202-962-3760

The ThinkBike Workshops will bring together Dutch bicycle transportation experts, local transportation planners, engineers and cyclists to plan and discuss how Washington, DC can become more bike-friendly. Two teams will survey Washington, DC by bike and discuss how streets, intersections and whole neighborhoods can be improved for optimal bike use. Other topics of discussion at the workshops will include bike safety, commuting by bike, biking to school, bike parking, bikes and public transport, law enforcement, etc.

The opening session will be kicked off by the Dutch Ambassador Mrs Renee Jones-Bos. City staff, local decision makers and bicyclists are invited to learn more about Dutch cycling infrastructure and policy best practices, Monday November 15 from 9:00 AM till 10:00 AM.

The outcome of the workshops will be presented to the general public, including decision makers, local cyclists and other interested parties on Tuesday, November 16 from 5:00 PM till 7:00 PM.

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