2023 Minnesota Bike Walk Summit on Capitol Hill

The Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota (BikeMN) works to unite and strengthen bicycle advocacy, provide education, and work for a more bicycle friendly Minnesota. We believe Minnesota should be a place where everyone can access active mobility that puts human life and health first.Learn more atwww.bikemn.org.

Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota

Thurs., Feb. 9, 2023, bicycle, pedestrian, transit and active transportation advocates will talk policy with elected leaders and each other

Christ Lutheran Church

<h2>A﻿DVANCED REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED BUT YOU CAN STILL REGISTER AT THE DOOR AT 9AM FOR $25.</h2><h2>Thursday, Feb. 9th 2023 in person in Saint Paul will focus on learning and lobbying for active transportation related issues.</h2><h2>N﻿OTE: If you registered after Feb. 3rd we can't guarantee a scheduled meeting with your Senator or Representative.</h2><h3><strong>(V﻿olunteer registration has closed)</strong></h3><p>Attendees will hear from leaders in state and local government, legislators, lobbyists, and other experts during the morning sessions. </p><p>Breakfast and Lunch will be provided including vegetarian and vegan options.</p><p>After lunch, attendees will cross the street and meet directly with their legislators. We will provide advice on lobbying legislators during the morning sessions of the day to make sure you're comfortable whether this is your first Bike Walk Summit or your tenth! </p><p>BikeMN will schedule appointments for you to meet with your legislators. Please plan to attend a meeting with your legislator even if you are not able to attend the full Summit. Can't meet with them that day? We'll show you how to schedule a zoom call with them on a different date.</p><p>Stay tuned for a full list of speakers and check out our <a href="https://www.bikemn.org/get-involved/at-the-capitol/2023-legislative-agenda/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=ef264eea-a710-4617-a8d4-0aef065b0bd2" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">2023 legislative agenda</a>! </p><h2>HOW TO <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjG2hXmd-qEO5Y71iD9LcfwZ8RU92KVf1Xj5LliF26sUoH_A/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">APPLY</a> FOR A SCHOLARSHIP OR TRAVEL STIPEND</h2><p>BikeMN is striving to engage advocates within both urban and rural communities in the 2023 Minnesota Bike Summit. Our goal is to make the cost of attending and travel less of a barrier. Youth, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, people of color and those traveling from Greater Minnesota are encouraged to apply. All are welcome. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjG2hXmd-qEO5Y71iD9LcfwZ8RU92KVf1Xj5LliF26sUoH_A/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Apply here</a>. <a href="https://goo.gl/forms/eD99nJCJJi76cCl83" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a></p><h2>SUMMIT SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE</h2><ul><li>9:15 a.m. - Registration and check-in; networking; and continental breakfast at Christ Lutheran Church.</li><li>10:00 a.m. - Morning sessions and speakers. Stay tuned for a full list!  *Virtual Session Begins</li><li>Noon - Lunch provided (included in the registration fee). Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options will be available. *Virtual Session Ends</li><li>1 - 3:30 p.m. - Meet with legislators to discuss the BikeMN Legislative Agenda. Scheduling varies for each participant depending upon legislator availability. During this time there will be rotating roundtable discussions happening in the basement. We invite all guests to participate before or after their legislator meetings.</li><li>3:00 - 5:00 pm: Informal post-event gathering at Bad Weather Brewing Company (414 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102)</li></ul>

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