Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage P.O. Box 718, Waldo, FL 32694 PAID Mid-FL FL Permit # 475 Vol. 11, No. 3 Summer 2008 OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE FLORIDA BICYCLE ASSOCIATION, INC. A1A exits the courts but issue remains to be resolved The Spring 2008 issue of the FBA Boca Raton Bicycle Club and League of Messenger [Vol. 11, No. 2] reported the good American Bicyclists decided not to carry the and bad news for Florida bicyclists in the issue to the higher court. ProBike/ProWalk A1A bike lane issue. You can search the Internet with Since 2003 bicycling advocates had “Rosenzweig v. Department of challenged (in district offices, state head- Transportation” for summaries and forums quarters and the media, and before local related to the issue and find enough reading governments, an appeals committee and the material for a month of Sundays (one inter- First District Court of Appeal) the Florida esting source is www.bikeforums.net/archive/ Department of Transportation’s decision not index.php /t-400977.html). to include bike lanes on a stretch of highway In light of that abundant resource, we “Making Your Community Healthy, Safe improvement. alternatively offer some insight from some of The First DCA’s ruling made FDOT more the main players in this ongoing drama. and Green” Oct. 20-23, 2008 at the Hilton accountable to affected cyclists and pedestri- ans, but did not order the agency to add the ooooo St. Petersburg Bayfront Hotel bike lanes on A1A. The score after five years of controversy: George Martin, an FBA Advisory Board The conference promises to be another Registration fees: Statewide Bicyclists: 1, FDOT: 1, Palm member and past president of the West Palm outstanding gathering of people who Early Bird, postmarked before 9/1/08 Beach County Residents along A1A: 1, Palm Beach Bicycle Club, learned of the pending care about improving community plan- FBA Member – Full Conference: $275 Beach County A1A Cyclists: 0, decisions on A1A through his seat on the ning, protecting public health, safety and Non-member – Full Conference: $325 The First DCA suggested in its ruling that local Bike/Ped Advisory Committee (BPAC). the environment. Sessions will focus on an issue of contradictory law existed that “I tried to get local cyclists engaged in the ways to move your community forward Open Registration, after 9/1/08 might be grounds for taking the issue to the process politically, but few people wanted to through well-designed transportation FBA Member – Full Conference: $325 Florida Supreme Court. As the Spring 2008 stick their necks out,” says Martin. “In 2003, projects. This conference is for anyone Non-member – Full Conference: $375 Messenger went to press bicycling advocates we learned that a friend, John McCurdy, who wants to make their community had appealed to the First DCA for a rehear- was struck and nearly killed by a hit and run healthier, safer, better functioning and Anytime registration daily rates for one ing and were considering the Supreme Court driver while riding his bike on A1A. That more alive with people. In addition to the or two days: option. was a major turning point for me.” Martin educational sessions, participants will Tuesday only: $175 Toward the end of April the First contacted Raphael Clemente, bike/ped enjoy walking and biking tours, dynamic Wednesday only: $175 DCA denied the motion for rehearing. manager for the local Metropolitan Planning keynote speakers and vendor exhibits. Thursday only: $125 Subsequently, appellants Bruce Rosenzweig, Please see Parties, page 4 Keynote Speakers Tentative Schedule: Dan Burden, Partner and Senior Urban October 19, Sunday, Share the Road Designer, Glatting Jackson Kercher Ride and Bicycle Bash by the Bay event Anglin – Internationally recognized October 20, Monday, Pre-Conference authority on walkability workshops October 21, Tuesday, FBA Annual Ian Lockwood, Principal and Senior Meeting and Awards Presentation Transportation Engineer, Glatting breakfast, Plenary Session, 2 sets of 3 Jackson Kercher Anglin concurrent sessions in the afternoon; Pioneer and leader in the field of traffic rides and walks in the evening calming October 22, Wednesday, Marketing Sara Isaac, Strategist and Senior for Change social marketing training in Copywriter, Salter>Mitchell: Marketing morning session for all attendees, key- for Change note luncheon featuring Dan Burden, keynote plenary session featuring Ian Tait Martin, Ph.D., Director of Research Lockwood, 2 sets of 3 concurrent ses- Salter>Mitchell: Marketing for Change sions, rides and walks in the morning DETAILS and evening Hotel: Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront October 23, Thursday, 2 sets of 3 con- 333 First Street South current sessions in the morning; Post- St. Petersburg FL 33701 Conference workshops 727-894-5000 LAB president Andy Clarke (front row with the wine glass) recently attended the U.S. Visit the website at www.stpetersburghilton.com Conference of Mayors in Miami. 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