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Chicago Cycling Club
Open Meeting, July 12, 2011, 6:30-8:30 pm.

Bicycle Political Advocacy:
Chicago's 2011 municipal election … and the next four years

A Panel Discussion led by Walk Bike Transit

This panel will feature a discussion of political advocacy efforts during Chicago’s 2011 Municipal Elections as led by Walk Bike Transit (WBT), a political action committee created as a means of engaging voters, candidates and campaigns on active transportation issues. A key goal of WBT was to begin and/or enhance the dialogue between voters and politicians about the ways in which the two can work together to improve walking, biking and transit options throughout Chicagoland.

John Lankford and Randy Neufeld, co-founders of WBT, will provide an overview of WBT’s election strategy, achievements and results. In addition, they and the other panelists will discuss the implications of Chicago’s new political leadership, as well as to highlight some specific goals and methods of advocacy to practice during the next four years – and beyond.

Additional panelists to be announced.

Open to the public. Socialize from 6:30-7:00; Program from 7:00 to approximately 8:30.

Kozy’s Cyclery, 3255 N. Milwaukee

For more information, contact Greg Borzo 312-636-8968

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