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Largest bike conference in the world! Duncan connected to many Planners & Architects who are planning to go. Duncan wishes to form an Edmonton Contigent.
Largest bike conference in the world! Duncan connected to many Planners & Architects who are planning to go. Duncan wishes to form an Edmonton Contigent.


*Tony Caterina: Personal attack on bikes lanes... Specifically ones planning for 97th Street DT. EBC must be careful what sort of image we project as a result of itenifying those who oppose. We would love to send a Ward or City Rep to the conference, but the possibility of sending someone is low amongst those who simple have never been anywhere where there is a large base of commuter cyclists. Brett suggests that Further discussion in the advocacy committee needed. Shall we sind an EBC Board Member or City Councillor?
*Tony Caterina: Personal attack on bikes lanes... Specifically ones planning for 97th Street DT. EBC must be careful what sort of image we project as a result of itentifying those who oppose. We would love to send a Ward or City Rep to the conference, but the possibility of sending someone is low amongst those who simple have never been anywhere where there is a large base of commuter cyclists. Brett suggests that Further discussion in the advocacy committee needed. Shall we sind an EBC Board Member or City Councillor? How can we get an anti-bike councillor to go? All expense paid & sponsored, maybe? Duncan maintains the view that if we create some conflict, the press will pay attention. Bernadette: Shall the EBC sponsor a councillor?
 


=== Committee 2 Report ===
=== Committee 2 Report ===