Visit www.be.washington.edu/bicycleurbanism to see the full program of plenary and track sessions, and registration details.
Lodging
A selection of hotels near the conference site is listed below. For a full list of hotels near the UW campus, see http://tinyurl.com/seattleuwlodgings.
Hotel Deca
4507 Brooklyn Avenue Northeast
http://www.hoteldeca.com
(206) 634-2000
A block of rooms (Group Name: Bicycle Urbanism) has been secured at the Hotel Deca at the reduced rate of $139/night. Wireless internet access and parking is included. The hotel is located about a half-mile walk from the conference site.
Watertown Hotel
4242 Roosevelt Way Northeast
watertownseattle.com
(206) 826-4242
Located a half-mile for the conference site. Offers on-site bike rentals.
College Inn
4000 University Way Northeast
http://www.collegeinnseattle.com
(206) 633-4441
Located directly across the street from the conference site. European style lodging with shared bathrooms.
Silver Cloud Inn
5036 25th Avenue Northeast
Seattle, WA 98105
http://www.silvercloud.com
(206) 526-5200
Located a pleasant 1.7-mile bike ride away from the conference site on the Burke-Gilman Trail.
What better way to conclude the International Bicycle Urbanism Symposium than with a panel of dynamic speakers from across the globe? We’re delighted to confirm that June 21 closing plenary session will feature:
- The Honorable Julie Anne Genter, Member of Parliament (New Zealand)
- Dr. Eva Heinen, Faculty of Spatial Sciences, University of Groningen (The Netherlands)
- Dr. Haixiao Pan, Department of Urban Planning, Tongji University (China)
For more about MP Genter: http://bit.ly/gAJ4D8
For more about Dr. Heinen: http://bit.ly/XdYkTv
More information about Dr. Pan to follow.
To register for the Bicycle Urbanism Symposium visit http://bit.ly/VZzkv1
We are thrilled to announce that John Pucher will give the opening keynote address on June 20! Dr. Pucher is a professor of Urban Planning in the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University where his research is focused on improving the safety, convenience and feasibility of walking and cycling in cities. He recently co-edited “City Cycling,” published by MIT Press in October 2012.
For more on Dr. Pucher visit http://bit.ly/ZGGpf.
To register for the Bicycle Urbanism Symposium visit http://bit.ly/VZzkv1.
Registration includes access to all plenary and track sessions, the opening reception on Wednesday evening, dinner on Thursday and a light breakfast and lunch on Thursday and Friday.
We are pleased to offered discounted registration to a limited number of students on a first-come, first-served basis. Students should register with a .edu email address and will be asked to upload proof of full-time enrollment.
Registration Levels:
General Participant Early | $300 | Available until March 10
General Participant | $350 | After March 10
Student Participant | $150 | Limited quantity
Refund policy: Full refund through 4/19/13, partial refund through 5/19/13. See registration form for details.
Details about the program will be updated on the Bicycle Urbanism Symposium website on an ongoing basis. Track sessions and field trips will be identified in early March.
Wednesday, June 19 - Opening Reception (evening)
Thursday, June 20 - AM Plenary Sessions, PM Track Sessions, Dinner
Friday, June 21 - AM Track Sessions, PM Plenary Session
Saturday, June 22 - Organized field trip(s) by bicycle
Details to follow.
