#62 Advocacy Campaigns for Better Bikeways: from Citizens to City Hall - Alvear
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www.activetrans.org Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 1 Neighborhood Bikeways Campaign presented by ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE on 00.00.0000 Chicago’s first Protected Bike Lane on Kinzie
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www.activetrans.org Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit.
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Neighborhood Bikeways Campaign presented by ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE on 00.00.0000
Chicago’s first Protected Bike Lane on Kinzie
www.activetrans.org Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit.
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Overview
I. Our Goal
II. Chicago Context
III. Advocacy Targets
IV. Tactics and Strategies
V. Tips & Takeaways
VI. Q & A
www.activetrans.org Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit.
Our Goal
By 2015 • 5% bike mode share • 50% reduction in crashes How? World-class bikeway network: • 100 miles of protected bike lanes
• Other innovative bikeways such as buffered bike lanes and neighborhood greenways
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Advocacy Targets
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Community Outreach
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Tips & Takeaways
•Patient Advocacy
•Make lots of friends and get in early
•Work toward a bottom-up approach for projects
•When working with the city:
– You can be a close partner when missions align
– Request regular mtgs. with DOT staff
– Share information about project barriers & opportunities
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Contact Information
Andres Alvear
Director of Community Outreach
9 West Hubbard Street
Suite 402
Chicago, IL 60654-6545
T 312.427.3325 x 296
F 312.427.4907
