Door County Silent Sports Alliance to Host Bike Summit

A news release from the Door County Silent Sports Alliance:

Date: Thursday, May 14 2009
Time: 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Location: City of Sturgeon Bay City Hall Community Room
421 Michigan Street
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin – In an effort to promote and encourage bicycling for recreational and commuting purposes, the DCSSA proudly hosts its first Bike Summit on May 14th, 2009.

Improvements to the county’s bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure are economic development investments which would allow for more visitors and residents to access amenities and the natural beauty of the county using alternative modes of transportation. Our goal is to prepare Door County to take full advantage of available funding opportunities in order to make the county more bicycle-friendly.

DCSSA continues to advocate for bicycling improvements throughout the county. This forum will present some of the accomplishments of DCSSA related to bicycling and discuss opportunities for increased community involvement. In addition, Reed Dunbar and Sarah Gaskell, bicycle and pedestrian planners from Schreiber/Anderson Associates, will discuss current efforts to improve bicycle infrastructure and bicyclist safety within the State of Wisconsin.

Attendees will be encouraged to provide input about existing riding conditions, preferred destinations, and other advocacy or planning efforts necessary to improve conditions for bicycling in Door County.

The success of a bicycle friendly community relies on local support and participation.

To find out how you can get involved, please contact:
Bob Dickson at rdickson@itol.com 920/868-3458 or
Paul Anschutz at panschutz@itol.com 920/743-6331

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Door County Silent Sports Alliance, Inc. mission is to promote and enhance participation in the silent sports in Door County, including running, bicycling, XC skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and paddling. These sports contribute to a healthy & active lifestyle, and promote community involvement & preservation of our public land and water.This is accomplished through youth programs, advocacy, education, partnerships with other groups, and event sponsorship, and is largely funded by member and public donations and grant funding."