President’s Report – 2011 Annual Meeting

CAzB President’s Report – 2011 Annual Membership Meeting

• Meeting/Committee Participation – e.g. MAG Bicycle Pedestrian Committee, Glendale Bicycle Advisory Committee
• Phoenix Bicycle Summit participation
• Cover Article for League of American Bicyclists Mar/Apr Magazine – Red Rock Road Extreme Road Makeover (Sedona/VOC Hwy 179 Project)
• Executive Director Hired 
• Clear Channel radio interviews – safe cycling, 3-foot safe passing distance, etc. 
•  Meeting with Verde Valley advocates and Yavapai County transportation staff to improve plans for paved shoulders on Cornville Road 
• LAB “Bicycle Friendly State” evaluation LAB “Bicycle Friendly Community” evaluations – Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix 
• Alliance for Biking & Walking Workshop – Tucson (participated and connected with Tucson advocates, ADOT representatives, Tucson Transportation staff and public officials) 
• ADOT Bicycle Safety Action Plan (input) and Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update Committee (participation and input) - ongoing 
• Submitting programs to MAG for funding: (1) Law Enforcement Officer Training, (2) Adult/Teen “Ready to Ride” program – in progress 
• Active Lifestyle Vehicle competition/fund-raising event (October 22) 

Robert A. Beane  President
Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists