08 Arizona Bicycling Summit 2023
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Arizona Bicycling Summit 2023 Yunpei Zhang CTOC Meeting – June 1, 2023 Background 2 The Summit gathers leaders, educators, planners, public health professionals, event promoters, and cyclists of all kinds to discuss current issues related to bicycling in Arizona. Date: Friday, March 31st, 2023 Location: Mesa Convention Center Theme: “Pedaling Towards a Sustainable Future” Objectives of the Summit 3 • Foster collaboration • Promote the benefits of bicycling • Share best practices and innovative strategies • Advocate for policies and initiatives Summit Highlights 4 • Free Bike for Kidz • Funding Roundtable • Education/Bike Law Panel • Infrastructure Roundtable • The Welcome to America Project • Policy/Advocacy Roundtable Summit Highlights (continued) 5 Summit Highlights (continued) 6 Resource: Town of Prescott Valley Bike/Ped Path Resource: GO! Sedona Pathways Plan Conclusion 7 • Why Bicycling Matters – Promotes health, reduces pollution, and boosts local economies • Current State of cycling in Arizona – Challenges: Limited infrastructure safety concerns, education gaps • Successful Initiatives – Example: Dedicated lanes, bike-sharing programs, safety campaigns • Arizona’s Cycling Future – Healthier, sustainable, and vibrant communities Questions? 8