Mich. Bike Summit, March 25-26

The 2011 Michigan Bicycle Summit will be held Peckham, Inc. in Lansing on March 25-26. Jim Sayer, executive director of Adventure Cycling, will be the keynote speaker on Saturday. Greg Johnson, operations director for the Michigan Department of Transportation, will be the kick-off speaker on Friday.

The theme of this year's summit is "A bicycle friendly Michigan is a _______ Michigan." The organizers are encouraging bicyclists to fill in the blank with what a bicycle friendly state means to them.

Summit organizers are also seeking proposals for workshop topics and presenters. E-mail John@LMB.org or office@LMB.org if you would like to be considered.

Friday's sessions will include six workshops designed for engineers, planners and other professionals. Saturday's sessions will offer 15 workshops.

Participants have the option of attending Friday only for $25, Saturday only for $45 or both days for $55. Space for exhibitors is also available for $75. The Friday night session will be free to all.

For more information, go to www.lmb.org.