{"id":6992,"date":"2015-07-08T13:55:56","date_gmt":"2015-07-08T20:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lgc.org\/?p=6992"},"modified":"2015-07-14T17:03:20","modified_gmt":"2015-07-15T00:03:20","slug":"advancing-bicycling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mirror.lgc.org\/wordpress\/advancing-bicycling","title":{"rendered":"Advancing Bicycling in the Capital Region"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-7022 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/mirror.lgc.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Bike-Workshop-header-web.jpg\" alt=\"Bike-Workshop-header-web\" width=\"546\" height=\"111\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mirror.lgc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Bike-Workshop-header-web.jpg 816w, http:\/\/mirror.lgc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Bike-Workshop-header-web-300x61.jpg 300w, http:\/\/mirror.lgc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Bike-Workshop-header-web-768x156.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4>Workshop Logistics<\/h4>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-7021 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/mirror.lgc.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/sheraton.png\" alt=\"sheraton\" width=\"225\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mirror.lgc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/sheraton.png 313w, http:\/\/mirror.lgc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/sheraton-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>Wednesday, September 23rd 2015<\/strong><br \/>\n8:30 AM &#8211; 5:00 PM (PDT)<br \/>\n<em>(Check-in and Continental <\/em><br \/>\n<em>Breakfast 7:30 AM &#8211; 8:30 AM)<\/em><br \/>\nSheraton Grand, Sacramento (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Sheraton+Grand+Sacramento+Hotel\/@38.579242,-121.489281,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x809ad0d63679cfff:0x8217fe79d648bcbe\">map<\/a>)<br \/>\n1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814<\/p>\n<h4>About the Workshop<\/h4>\n<p>The Local Government Commission, in coordination with the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District, is organizing a one-day workshop on taking bicycling to the next level in the Capital region.<\/p>\n<p>This workshop is designed to bring together a broad set of stakeholders, including elected officials; local, regional and state transportation planners; local land use planners; public works staff; active transportation advocates; public health professionals; and business community leaders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workshop topics will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Economic Benefits of Bicycling<\/li>\n<li>Advancing Bicycling in Underserved Communities<\/li>\n<li>Changing the Culture around Bicycling<\/li>\n<li>Successful Bicycle Share Programs<\/li>\n<li>Innovative Bikeway Designs<\/li>\n<li>And Much More!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to connect with a comprehensive network of leaders who share a commitment to advancing bicycling in our region.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Thank You to Our Sponsors!<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-7023\" src=\"http:\/\/mirror.lgc.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/kaiser.png\" alt=\"kaiser\" width=\"146\" height=\"111\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7024\" src=\"http:\/\/mirror.lgc.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/smaqmd.png\" alt=\"smaqmd\" width=\"195\" height=\"113\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mirror.lgc.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Bike-Workshop-V2.pdf\">Click here<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to learn more about becoming an exhibitor or sponsor for this event.<\/p>\n<h4>Plan your Trip<\/h4>\n<p><b>Rail Transportation (Amtrak)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Sacramento Valley Station (SAC) is located just 3\/4 mile from the forum site (8 blocks). Forum attendees arriving by Amtrak can transfer to Regional Transit Bus Route 30, located north of the Depot Building next to the light rail platforms.<\/p>\n<p>To book your reservation, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amtrak.com\/\">www.amtrak.com<\/a>, call Amtrak at 1-800-872-7245, or contact your local travel agent.<\/p>\n<p><b>Transit<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sacramento offers an extensive bus and light rail transportation system throughout much of the northern Sacramento area, allowing participants access to the city\u2019s most exciting attractions. The Sheraton is close to both light rail and public bus stops on a pedestrian-friendly transit line. The nearest bus stop is east of the hotel and is in front of the Sacramento Convention Center on J Street between 13th and 14th streets. The nearest light rail station is at 9th and K Streets.<\/p>\n<p>The Regional Transit (RT) system operates 65 bus routes (5:00 am to 9:00 pm) and three light rail routes (4:30 am to 11 pm). Normal fares are $2.50 one-way (no transfers) or $6.00 for a day pass. Exact fare is required. RT day passes are accepted on municipal carriers, such as Yolobus, which provides Airport service. For route information or trip planning, go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sacrt.com\/tripplanning3.stm\">www.sacrt.com\/tripplanning3.stm<\/a>. For bus schedules, brochures and questions on fares, call 916-321-2877.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parking<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #3a717e none repeat scroll 0% 0%; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Parking garages:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"60%\">City Hall Garage (10th &amp; I, 11th &amp; I)<\/td>\n<td width=\"40%\">$1.50\/half hour, $20 max<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Capitol Garage (10th &amp; L)<\/td>\n<td>$1.50\/half hour, $20 max<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Memorial Auditorium Garage (14th &amp; H)<\/td>\n<td>$1.50\/half hour, $15 max<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #3a717e none repeat scroll 0% 0%; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Surface lots with credit card or quarter operated meters:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"60%\">14th &amp; I<\/td>\n<td width=\"40%\">$10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16th &amp; I<\/td>\n<td>$8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Workshop Logistics Wednesday, September 23rd 2015 8:30 AM &#8211; 5:00 PM (PDT) (Check-in and Continental Breakfast 7:30 AM &#8211; 8:30 AM) Sheraton Grand, Sacramento (map) 1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6992","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-events"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/mirror.lgc.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6992","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/mirror.lgc.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/mirror.lgc.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mirror.lgc.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mirror.lgc.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6992"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"http:\/\/mirror.lgc.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6992\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7028,"href":"http:\/\/mirror.lgc.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6992\/revisions\/7028"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/mirror.lgc.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6992"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mirror.lgc.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6992"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mirror.lgc.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6992"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}