Webinar: Building Political Will for Strong Bike/Walk Programs
2:00 to 3:00 PM
Subtitle: Effective Use of the Three-Legged Stool Model
This webinar is being will describe how elected officials, local government, and independent advocates can work together to change the culture of a community.
The three-legged stool refers to the partners that used this approach in Columbia Missouri successfully to get complete streets legislation, a national model Safe Routes to School program, a $22 million federal Non-motorized Transportation Pilot Program grant, and a silver level Bicycle Friendly Communities award.
Speakers include:
Ian Thomas, PhD, is Executive Director and co-founder of the PedNet Coalition, a non-profit advocacy organization whose mission is to create a network of bicycle, pedestrian and wheelchair-accessible paths throughout Columbia.
Stacia Reilly, MEd, is a health educator with the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services.
Darwin Hindman, Mayor of Columbia and a lifelong campaigner for walkable communities, public parks, and recreational facilities.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Dave Elmore.