Event: Local Bicycling Developments

EVENT REGISTRATION: Local Bicycling Developments Registration FormHow do you go about making a community even more bicycle friendly?  Leading organizations set goals based on the League of American Bicyclists prestigious "Bike Friendly" awards, then take the concrete steps to measure up.In this one hour event we will learn first-hand about the experiences of some of our most progressive organizations as they seek LAB's "Bike Friendly" awards.  There will be enough time to ask questions and share your thoughts with the speakers, as well.Date/Time: Wednesday May 17, 4-5pmPlace: Wile Auditorium, KRESA; 1819 East Milham; Portage 49002Registration: Go to Local Bicycling Developments Registration FormFeatured Speakers:City of Portage- Larry Shaffer, City ManagerBronson Healthcare Group- Brendan Molony, LEED AP O+M, Sustainability Coordinator- Paul Guthrie, Laboratory Clinical Technical ConsultantWestern Michigan University- Bob Miller, Assoc. VP of Community OutreachDavid Warwick, chair of Kalamazoo Area Bike Week, will be on hand to offer his personal welcome.The one-hour session scheduled on Wednesday May 17, right in the middle of Kalamazoo Bike Week 2017 (May 13-20).  Attending will be a great way to learn first-hand from area leaders about what's in store for our community, in one condensed session.Register now before our general public announcements begin, by going to:Local Bicycling Developments Registration FormThis event is sponsored by the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study and Bike Friendly Kalamazoo.