Texas Trails & Active Transportation Conference

WHEN
Wednesday, February 3 through Saturday, February 6, 2010

WHERE
Austin and its newest and most environmentally sophisticated conference facility, the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center is this year’s city and site (see the Conference Center Virtual Tour). Famous Lady Bird/Town Lake with its trails connecting to the prized Barton Springs recreation area and fabulous scenic views are nearby, as well as plenty of social and dining facilities and opportunities.

WHAT
Plenary Sessions / Break Out Sessions / Mobile Workshops

Networking and sharing ideas with other trail partners is a big advantage of attending the 16th Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference. Several sessions and field trips are set for exchanging ideas including our awards banquet and sponsor’s socials. Mobile workshops and field trips will also expose participants to existing and future “active transportation” facilities around the Austin area. The City of Austin continues building and upgrading. Collaboration and partnerships with allied groups such as Austin based Texas Active Living Network and BikeTexas promise a bright future for area hikers, bicyclists, canoeists, kayakers, and equestrians.

"...the {2009} conference was one of the best I have been to. The sessions were so informative for what our City is trying to accomplish. Thank you so much for a great conference. I hope to see you next year."  - Heidi Shannon, League City

TRAILS & ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION!

Hiking boots, a walking stick and water bottle may have been “active transportation” a few years ago, but things have changed. Today, active transportation includes walking, cycling or paddling to work, school and play, developing (or redeveloping) communities to encourage pedestrian travel, designing facilities for fitness and adding green spaces to bolster personal and financial health. Active transportation requires partnerships in many areas of municipal/state government, non profit transportation advocacy groups, trail users, transportation planners/funders and private businesses. This year’s conference offers you a comprehensive look at what active transportation is and will be, in Texas and your role in making it happen.

TENTATIVE TOPICS INCLUDE:

Transportation issues in 2010
Sustainable Trail Design
Active Living Models
Retailer Advocacy
Boardwalk Planning and Design
Safe Routes to School
Volunteers
Surface Maintenance
Interpretive Trails
Accessibility
Erosion Control Techniques
Obesity Prevention Videos
Safe Rigging Workshop
Mechanized Equipment Demonstration
Legislative Updates and Advocacy
AND MORE!
A great location, knowledgeable and entertaining speakers, experienced exhibitors, food and like-minded friends, at an affordable price…

ALL ADD UP TO AN OPPORTUNITY YOU SHOULD NOT MISS!