Oklahoma Bike Summit
The 2017 Bike Summit will be held May 19 and 20th, 2017 in Muskogee and Tahlequah - watch here for more details.
Here is info from the 2016 Bike Summit in Stillwater
The Oklahoma Bike Summit was held in Stillwater, November 13th and 14th . The Summit is bringing together Oklahoma transportation specialists, planners, engineers, advocates and bicyclists to share and discuss best practices for bike safety and planning, health and economic benefits of bike programs, and becoming a bicycle friendly community, university, or business.
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is co-hosting the Summit with the Deputy Director Tim Gatz speaking Friday morning.
The Friday session is primarily for planning professionals. Participants can receive professional training credits for attending.
The Saturday session is aimed at cyclists that wish to learn more about many different aspects of cycling in Oklahoma. Here is the agenda for Saturday:
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Time
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Topic
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Speakers
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8-8:30
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Registration
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8:30-9:00
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Welcome Speaker
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Mayor of Stillwater
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9-9:30
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ODOT Update
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Jessica Scott , ODOT Bike/Pedestrian Coordinator
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9:30-10:30
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Bicycle Advocacy Matrix - Local, State, National Advocacy
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Bill Elliot, OBS
Bonnie Winslow, OBC
Stephen Clark, LAB
Dale Schrimshaw – Tulsa Bike Club
Preston Tyree - CycleSMARTER
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11-12:00
Track A
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OSU Wellness & Healthy Trends With Bikes
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Dr. Suzy Harrington, Chief Wellness Officer
OSU Parking & Transportation
Steve Spradling, Director
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11-12
Track B
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CYA: Cover Your Assets-Reduce Your Risk for organized rides
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Preston Tyree - CycleSMARTER
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12-12:30
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Police Bike Patrol in Oklahoma
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Officer Shawn Gibson, OSU PD, LCI, IPMBA
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12:30-1:30
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Lunch and OBC Update
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Bonnie Winslow, President OBC
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1st Oklahoma Bike Advocacy Awards
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1:30-2:30
Track A
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Stillwater Bike Tour
(Bring your bike)
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Jason Peek, Transportation Manager
City Of Stillwater
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1:30-2:30
Track B
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Everyday Bicycling:
How to Ride a Bike for Transportation
(Whatever Your Lifestyle)
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Elly Blue
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2:45-3:45
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Equity In Bicycling
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Ren Barger,
CEO Tulsa Hub
Amy Nickel
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4-5
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Tourism Panel
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Trevor Steward - Freewheel
Chuck Childs - City of Miami
Malcolm McCollam - Tulsa Tough
Saara Snow - ACA
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