The APA-CMS panel discussion on "Bicycle Planning in the Chicago Region" is still accepting registrations. To RSVP for this, please email cms@ilapa.orgor contact tvanadilok@TeskaAssociates.com.
The workshop will take place from 8:30 am to 4:15 pm at the CMAP offices in the Willis Tower in Chicago, with an additional optional discussion "Bicycle Planning in the Chicago Region" discussion from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This one-day workshop focuses on new bicycle facility design guidance and recent design innovations. The day will include:
A keynote address by Martha Roskowski of the Bikes Belong Foundation's Green Lane Project. This project is working with Chicago and five other cities to help build a world-class cycling network on city streets. Randy Neufeld will also speak about the Chicago effort, and what it could mean for the region.
A six-hour course taught by John LaPlante, PE, PTOE, "Designing for Bicycle Safety," providing an overview of the new AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, with an emphasis on the safe and effective design of on-road bikeways. 6.5 PDH units will be provided.
Lunch-time presentations of local case studies exemplifying good practices in bicycle facility and bicycle program development.
Additional late-afternoon American Planning Association/Chicago Metro Section panel discussion "Bicycle Planning in the Chicago Region" (additional fee applies, APA CM Credits pending). See www.ilapa.org/CMS.html.
Registration by 8/21/2012: $35.00;
Registration after 8/21/2012: $45.00;
Illinois APA/Chicago Metro Section Event: Additional $15.00
Note: Registration for the APA/CMS panel discussion "Bicycle Planning in the Chicago Region is $15.00, which can be paid at the door or added to any Soles and Spokes workshop registration. Soles and Spokes workshop registration is not necessary to attend the APA/CMS event.
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