{"id":197549668,"date":"2011-04-06T10:54:28","date_gmt":"2011-04-06T10:54:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.baltimorespokes.org\/?p=197549668"},"modified":"2011-04-06T10:54:28","modified_gmt":"2011-04-06T10:54:28","slug":"bike-maryland-april-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.baltimorespokes.org\/?p=197549668","title":{"rendered":"Bike Maryland April Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Event\/Meeting Calendar<\/h1>\n

Dynamic presentations by Gil Pe\u00f1alosa. April 6 (Baltimore, MD) and April 7 (Columbia, MD).<\/h3>\n

This is an opportunity to meet Mr. Gil Penalosa, an internationally renowned livable city adviser who is passionate about vibrant and healthy communities. He has delivered presentations at events across North America, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. As Executive Director of the non-profit organization 8-80 Cities and former Commissioner of Parks, Sports and Recreation in Bogota, Colombia, Gil\u2019s tireless commitment to fostering healthy communities remains front and center. He also works as Senior Consultant for the renowned Danish firm Gehl Architects. Furthermore, he serves on the Boards of Directors of American Trails, Ciclovias of the Americas, and City Parks Alliance. Gil holds an MBA from UCLA and advises municipal, corporate and community leaders around the world. Centered on the promotion of creating interconnected networks of pedestrian, cycling and public transportation infrastructure and building vibrant parks and public spaces, Gil\u2019s presentations are an inspirational method to build capacity in government, business and community settings. These free events are sponsored by the Columbia Association and Bike Maryland.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, April 6th, 7-9PM at the First English Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3807 N. Charles Street, Baltimore. Presentation – Moving from Talking to Doing!<\/h3>\n

This presentation will inspire and instruct the audience on the creation of vibrant cities and healthy communities. 880 Cities promotes walking and bicycling as activities and urban parks, trails and other public spaces as great places for all. These activities and public spaces improve our environment, advance economic development, boost and complement our transportation systems, make better recreation for all, and enhance our personal and public health. We invite you to join us in experiencing a presentation by Gil Penalosa! RSVPs Preferred: click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thursday, April 7th, 7-9 PM at the Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way Columbia, MD 21044. Presentation – Walking, Cycling, & Public Places for All!<\/h3>\n

As part of Columbia Association\u2019s on-going Community Building Speaker\u2019s Series, the Columbia Association is excited to co-host this keynote presentation by Gil Pe\u00f1alosa, Executive Director 8-80 Cities. As the Commissioner of Parks, Sport and Recreation for the City of Bogot\u00e1, Colombia, Gil\u2019s team initiated the \u201cnew Ciclovia\u201d – car-free Sundays – today an internationally recognized program that sees over 1.3 million people walk, run, skate and bike along 75 miles of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s city roads. RSVPs Preferred: Event.Rsvp@ColumbiaAssociation.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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April 18th, Bike Ambassador Training – Get Certified Now! <\/h3>\n

5:00pm- 9:00pm at Race Pace Bicycles located at 1410 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230; 410-986-0001 This free workshop will certify you to become a Bike Maryland Bike Ambassador.  Learn about being a Bike Ambassador here.<\/a> The workshop will include:<\/p>\n