Agenda
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Conference Location: All events are at the Crowne Plaza Indianapolis, unless otherwise noted.
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Bikeshare: A pass for complimentary use of Pacers Bikeshare will be provided to all attendees.
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Bike Storage: Complimentary, safe, indoor bike storage will be provided at the Crowne Plaza from Tuesday, May 1 at 12 pm, to Thursday, May 3 at 6 pm.
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Pre-Conference Symposium: The Indianapolis Cultural Trail is hosting a Cultural Trail Symposium April 30 - May 1 so that people can take advantage of both events in downtown Indianapolis. Details and registration here.
Tuesday, May 1 |
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EVENT |
12 - 6 pm |
RegistrationLocation: Crowne Plaza Grand HallNOTE: The opening reception is off-site at the Rathskeller, and registration will not be offered there. Please either register in advance of attending the opening reception, or on Wednesday, May 2. |
1 - 4 pm |
Indianapolis SRAM manufacturing facility tour (optional, complimentary, transportation provided) -- Sign Up HereLocation: Departing from the Pan Am Plaza, directly across from Crowne Plaza. |
4 - 5 pm |
Break |
5 - 7:30 pm |
Opening plenary reception, sponsored by New Belgium Brewing (dinner provided)
Off-site location: The Rathskeller, in the 19th century Athenaeum Building (401 East Michigan Street). The Rathskeller is about a 10 minute bike ride (Pacers Bikeshare bikes will be available on the Pan Am Plaza, directly from the Crowne Plaza, or at any nearby dock) or 20 minute walk from the Crowne Plaza, mostly along the Cultural Trail. Please arrive by 5 p.m.! |
8:30 - 10 pm |
DRAFT: PlacesForBikes ConferenceDRAFT is a nationwide meetup series that taps into people who love bikes, biz and beer. Our events bring communities together to celebrate the latest bike industry innovations. Speeches, announcements and conversations allow business leaders, product developers, tech innovators, advocates, artists and more to share big ideas—all while enjoying delicious craft beer. Speakers:
Fresh fruit, dessert and local craft beer will be served at DRAFT.
Location: Iron Horse (below the Crowne Plaza Grand Hall) |
Wednesday, May 2 |
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TIME |
EVENT |
6:30 am - 5 pm |
RegistrationLocation: Crowne Plaza Grand Hall |
7 - 8 am |
BreakfastLocation: Crowne Plaza Grand Hall |
8 - 8:45 am |
Keynote: Manuel Calvo, mastermind and leader of Sevilla, Spain's bicycle networkLocation: Crowne Plaza Grand Hall |
8:45 - 9 am |
Break |
9 - 10 am |
Breakout sessions #1 - #3#1 PLAN: Funding Mobility Projects: Every city uses unique funding strategies to develop bike infrastructure. Learn how to position bikes as adding value to the transportation network, build public and political support for bold funding programs, and leverage partnerships to help investments pay off. Room: Edison North
#2 BUILD: Building Better by Building Quicker: Cities and towns of all sizes are using temporary, flexible infrastructure demonstrations and pilots to accelerate change and mobilize support. Learn about the creative tools and techniques that show everyone how familiar streets can function differently and function better. Room: Edison South
#3 ENGAGE: Changing the Way Your City Engages: Ask 10 people what bicycling means to them and you’ll get 10 different responses. The ways we view transportation and mobility are as diverse as the makeup of our communities. Building great places requires thoughtful accommodation of local perspectives. Learn how different communities come to understand and view bicycling and what advocates, city officials, and retailers can do make sure everyone gets to enjoy the ride. Room: C&O
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10 - 10:15 am |
Break |
10:15 - 11:15 am |
Breakout sessions #4 - #6#4 PLAN: Planning for Networks, Not Just Projects: A bike lane that ends abruptly in a place that no one views as a destination may add to a city’s mileage total, but it won't change anyone's behavior. Similarly, a painted bike lane along a 45mph roadway is highly unlikely to be attractive or safe for children to use when riding to school. Fully connected and comfortably designed multimodal networks are indispensable. Learn how to measure the value benefits of new bike infrastructure and how to know when you have to build what. Room: Edison North
#5 BUILD: Smarter Parking for Better Biking: Reducing parking subsidies is one of the most powerful tools to get people to think beyond cars. It's also an untapped potential public revenue source and an area that, as self-driving taxis arrive in the next few years, will be ripe for reform. But most of us don't know really how to talk about parking reform. This panel will make it less scary. Room: C&O
#6 MEASURE: The Economic Value of PlacesForBikes - Making the Case: Success in building better places for bikes depends on how well we can demonstrate the value of biking to a community. Elected officials, funders, community leaders and business owners can be influenced by narratives that focus on the economic contributions that bikes generate. Learn how you can measure and describe the economic gains related to bicycling in your community and leverage those results to secure future investment. Room: Edison South
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11:15 am - 12:45 pm |
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Lunch and Keynote: Valerie Jarrett, senior advisor to the Obama Foundation and Attn:, and a Senior Distinguished Fellow at the University of Chicago Law SchoolIntroduced by Stan Day, president, SRAMLocation: Crowne Plaza Grand Hall |
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12:45 - 1 pm |
Break |
1 - 2:30 pm |
Panel Discussion #1: Places to Be: Reconsidering City MovementPlacesForBikes panels pull in big brains from different disciplines to tackle shared challenges in the bike world. By addressing big picture challenges with specific ideas, these panelists are dedicating their careers to thinking about better ways to move people safely and efficiently around cities. A moderator will open the discussion, each panelist will describe the problem and their disruption solution, panelists will ask each other questions with moderator support, and the moderators will facilitate audience Q&A.
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2:30 - 5 pm |
E-Bike DemoStretch your legs, get some fresh air, and experience pedal-assist e-bike technology firsthand with an e-bike demo presented by Bosch and Trek. Pedal-assist e-bikes boost a cyclists pedal power with electric power at speeds up to 20 or 28 mph. Attendees will be able to ride the e-bikes on the Cultural Trail.Location: Crowne Plaza and Indianapolis Cultural Trail |
2:30 - 5 pm |
Visit the Indianapolis Cultural Trail with a self-guided or guided tour (guided tour: Sign Up Here)Indiana Pacers Bikeshare bikes and Trek e-bikes will be available for the ride on the Pan Am Plaza, directly across from the Crowne Plaza.Note: A limited number of helmets will be provided. If possible, please bring your own! |
5 - 6 pm |
Break |
6 - 9 pm |
Reception, dinner, trivia and awardsOff-site location: NCAA Headquarters. NCAA is about a 10 minute bike ride (Pacers Bikeshare bikes will be available on the Pan Am Plaza, directly from the Crowne Plaza, or at any nearby dock) or 20 minute walk from the Crowne Plaza, mostly along the Cultural Trail. Please arrive by 6 p.m.! |
Thursday, May 3 |
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EVENT |
7 - 8 am |
BreakfastLocation: Crowne Plaza Grand Hall |
8 - 8:30 am |
Keynote: Toks Omishakin, Deputy Commissioner and Chief of Environment and Planning, Tennessee Department of TransportationIntroduced by John Burke, president, TrekLocation: Crowne Plaza Grand Hall |
8:30 - 9:30 am |
Elected Officials PanelMost elected officials view bicycling as a positive -- an activity that helps address key community challenges such as congestion, noise and air pollution, and the high cost of providing and maintaining parking. But bicycling means different things to different cities. This panel will share and discuss the best strategies that include bicycling to make cities better.
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9:30 - 9:45 am |
Break |
9:45 - 10:45 am |
Breakout sessions #7 - #9#7 ENGAGE: Community Ambassadors: As U.S. cities recognize the importance of effective public outreach, many are creating community engagement ambassadors. Typically residents of a target neighborhood, ambassadors are equipped to help educate and empower key stakeholders in the activities that build better biking. From bike share systems to neighborhood-based planning, ambassadors can help reach diverse constituents in a casual and familiar way. Learn about the different roles ambassadors play in different communities and come away with ideas for your own ambassador program. Room: C&O
#8 ENGAGE: PlacesForKids: Bikes are fun. Kids like to have fun. But are kids still having fun on bikes? Gain insights on the current state of bicycling among youth, what barriers are preventing more kids from getting on bikes, and solutions that put more kids on two wheels. Room: Edison North
#9 MEASURE: What Gets Measured Gets Done: The PlacesForBikes City Ratings: From protected bike lanes to bike parks, the PlacesForBikes City Ratings are designed to encourage and support cities in building better places for all people to ride. In this session you will learn how the PlacesForBikes City Ratings are calculated and what you can do to quickly improve your score and improve your community. Room: Grand Hall
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10:45 - 11 am |
Break |
11 am - 1 pm |
Grab-and-go lunch with your respective peer groups, or topic area discussionsGrab a boxed lunch in the foyer of the Crowne Plaza and head to your respective room for a lunchtime conversation with peers to discuss joint challenges and solutions of your work, or meet with a small group about a topic of your choosing. We'll provide enough rooms and "nooks" to all to have a private space. Rooms reserved: Edison North, Edison South, New York Central, C&O, Milwaukee, Grand Hall, and Grand Hall North. |
1 - 2:30 pm |
Panel Discussion #2: People to See: Innovation in Bicycling ParticipationPlacesForBikes panels pull in big brains from different disciplines to tackle shared challenges in the bike world. By addressing big picture challenges with specific ideas, these panelists are dedicating their careers to thinking about better ways to move people safely and efficiently around cities. A moderator will open the discussion, each panelist will describe the problem and their disruption solution, panelists will ask each other questions with moderator support, and the moderators will facilitate audience Q&A.
Location: Crowne Plaza Grand Hall |
2:30 - 2:45 pm |
Break |
2:45 - 4 pm |
Action planning: Improving your City Rating Score
Location: Crowne Plaza Grand Hall |
4 - 5 pm |
Happy hour, closing thoughts and 2019 Conference announcementLocation: Crowne Plaza Grand Hall |
5 pm |
Conference adjourns |
