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Congressman Blumenauer introduced panel members for a congressional briefing on biking and its impact on community health and livability. As co-chairman of the bipartisan House Bike Caucus, he has worked to promote awareness of the benefits gained from investing in biking initiatives.
Taken on: May 13, 2008
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Katie Drennan, the Legislative Aide in Rep. Blumenauer's office who handles biking and livability issues, provided insight about current initiatives at the federal level to promote biking as a healthy, cost-effective means of transit. The panel, to her left, consisted of (from left to right) Kate Flore, MPH (Altarum Women's National Cycling Team), Dr. Garry Young (Associate Director, Institute of Public Policy, George Washington University), Dr. Jennifer Dill (Associate Professor of Urban Studies and Planning, College of Urban and Public Affairs, Portland State University), and Dr. Angie Cradock (Research Scientist, Dept. of Society, Human Development, and Health, Harvard School of Public Health).
Taken on: May 13, 2008
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Dr. Garry Young, Associate Director of the Institute of Public Policy at George Washington University, spoke about the disparity in quality of biking facilities between different types of urban areas, using Arlington and Fairfax Counties in Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland as examples.
Taken on: May 13, 2008
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Wisconsin Congressman Tom Petri, co-chair of the House Bike Caucus, shared his perspective on biking issues, particularly how areas in Wisconsin have implemented effective programs.
Taken on: May 13, 2008
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