The Executive Council for Active Transportation, with support from Metro and the German Marshall Fund, is offering this three-day Transatlantic Active Transportation Workshop to anyone interested in hearing perspectives from Europe on active transportation in the region.
Delegates from Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Brussels, and Lyon, France will join local elected officials, transportation and land use planners, government staff, bike and walking advocates, trail advocates, non-governmental agencies and business leaders at the workshop.
Workshop attendees will hear presentations and panel discussions on a variety of topics related to active transportation, including suburban environments, bike sharing programs, integration with public transportation and regional trails.
The purpose of the workshop is described on Metro’s website as:
- Preview the proposed active transportation corridor demonstration projects through field tours and presentations. Discuss the potential for these projects in increasing biking and walking in the Portland metropolitan region.
- Help policy makers understand how to evaluate and prioritize active transportation projects, especially in the context of other types of transportation projects.
- Meet with policy makers to discuss the benefits of active transportation and the policies necessary to support it.
- Raise the profile of the Active Transportation Partnership initiative to further build understanding and support with the public and opinion leaders.
Visit the website to learn more about the workshop agenda and presenting speakers, and to register online.
