selling' rural communities on cycling-lessons from the historic columbia river highway
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Title: 'Selling' Rural Communities on Cycling Track: Prosper Format: 60 minute panel Abstract: This panel will share successful strategies and programs utilized in Oregon and Pennsylvania developed to leverage and promote the economic benefits of cycling in rural communities. Presenters: Presenter: Sheila Lyons Oregon DOT Co-Presenter: Jessica Horning Oregon DOT Co-Presenter: Cathy McCollom River Town ProgramTRANSCRIPT
“Selling” Rural Communities on Bicycling
Lessons from the Historic Columbia River
Highway
Jessica Horning Kristen Stallman
Pro Walk / Pro Bike / Pro Place
September 10, 2014
• Troutdale
• Corbett
• Cascade Locks
Rural Communities on the HCRH
• Hood River
• Mosier
• The Dalles
• Wood Village
Corbett
Mosier
Wood Village
Background
Reconnect & Restore
Reconnect & Restore
Telling the Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqTcr-fF4-Q
Building Relationships
Policymakers Ride
Sign Plan
Share & Be Aware Safety Campaign
Getting the Numbers
Next Steps
Lessons Learned
• Vision
• Build Relationships
• Identify Champions
• Get People on Site, on Bikes
• Tell Stories
• Be Creative
• Respond to Local Needs
Questions?