Make your city more livable at Shifting Gears 2011 featuring Gil Penalosa February 2 & 3

Jan. 21, 2011 - PRLog -- Come and be inspired to make your city more livable!

Gil Peñalosa is an international expert on livable communities and the Executive Director of 8-80 Cities. He will present many real-world examples that show how modest changes to our transportation infrastructure can have major positive impacts on community health, traffic congestion, and quality of life in Texas.

BikeTexas is very excited to have Gil Peñalosa as the expert presenting at our biennial transportation policy luncheon, speaking to legislators and staff at the state Capitol building on Thursday, February 3.

We are taking advantage of his time in Texas to organize evening community events in San Antonio on February 2 and in Austin on February 3, 2011. Mr. Peñalosa acheived unprecedented success as Director of Public Works of Bogota, building linear parkways, bus rapid transit, and instituting the largest ciclovia (car-free day) on the planet. Now based in Toronto, Gil speaks around the world inspiring citizens and leaders to take action to build cities for people. He was recently chosen as the master of ceremonies of Velo-City 2011.

Don't miss your chance to meet this inspiring and intelligent advocate for active transportation!










SAN ANTONIO
Wednesday February 2, 2011

Public Community Event
7pm-9pm
Jump Start Theatre
108 Blue Star (at S. Alamo)

AUSTIN
Thursday, February 3, 2011

Policy Luncheon - by invitation only
12pm-1:30pm
State Capitol

VIP Bike Ride - by invitation only
2pm to 3:30pm

Public Community Event
7pm-9pm
St. David's Episcopal Church
301 E. 8th Street

All events are free to attend, but space is limited attendees are asked to register by January 31, 2011, at http://www.BikeTexas.org/ShiftingGears/

These events are made possible through the generous support of our sponsors:

BikeTexas | Texas Health Institute | Texas Gas Service | Bicycle Sports Shop (Austin) | Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop (Austin) | Richardson Bike Mart | Bicycles, Inc. (Fort Worth) | Bike World (San Antonio)

For more information, see
http://www.BikeTexas.org/

# # #

A non-profit, member-supported organization whose mission is to promote bicycling access, safety, and education. Bicycle safety education curriculum, teacher training, and direct advocacy efforts at the local and state levels are our biggest activities.