HOSTED BY
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 Lake with its trails connecting to the prized Barton Springs recreation area, Lake Austin and fabulous scenic views are nearby, as well as plenty of social and dining facilities and opportunities.
WHAT
Plenary Sessions | Break Out Sessions | Workshops | Hospitality Events
Leading national, state and local experts will help make this the largest and most exciting Texas state trail conference of all time. The 16th Texas Trails & Active Transportation Conference is dramatically expanding this year, from motorized and non-motorized trails focus, to include even more bicycling, walking and Safe Routes to School sessions than ever before.
The conference will expose participants to cutting edge existing and future “active transportation” facilities around the world. Equipment vendors will get an opportunity to show their stuff at the conference exhibits. Many sessions and workshops will be fantastic opportunities for networking and exchanging ideas - including our awards banquet on a river boat and sponsors' receptions.
The 2010 conference program has been a collaboration between the professionals of the Texas Trails Network, BikeTexas, Texas Active Living Network, Austin Parks Foundation, Hill Country Conservancy, Austin Ridge Riders, American Youthworks, Austin Cycling Association and scores of dedicated volunteers. Come join us and see how you can create a brighter future for your area's 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 engineers and planners 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.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Cutting Edge of Roadway Design for all Users
- The Best of the Best in Texas Trails
- Sustainable Trail Buidling and Design
- The Economic Value of Trails
- Boardwalk Planning and Design
- Safe Routes to School
- Working with the Media
- Best Cities in the World for Active Transportation
- Surface Maintenance
- Interpretive Trails
- Erosion Control Techniques
- Active Living Videos for Your Community
- Safe Rigging Workshop
- Mechanized Equipment Demonstration
- Federal Trail Funding and 2010 Transportation Reauthorization
- AND MORE!
A great location, knowledgeable and entertaining speakers, experienced exhibitors, food and like-minded friends, at an affordable price…