1000 Friends of Wisconsin and AARP Wisconsin are excited to invite you to "Making Connections in La Crosse" on Thursday, May 30 for a day of events focused on equitable transportation and street safety. RSVP here.
Join us for any or all of the following activities!
9am-12noon | Ride with the Mayor
Location: Meet in City Hall parking lot/north entrance (NOTE: no RSVP is required for Ride with the Mayor)
Ride With the Mayor is an organized tour of new improvements -- and future challenges -- in the city. Supported by the City of La Crosse Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee, the event is for staff, elected officials, local advocates, members of the press and anyone with a bicycle who wants to explore the city together. Routes alternate between north and south side: this time, River Point, 2nd Street and Powell-Pogue Hamilton. Bring your bike and expect to ride two hours or so at an easy pace with frequent stops.
2-4:30pm | Appetizer reception and local project highlights
Location: Health Sciences Center Room 2030, UW La Crosse
Join staff from 1000 Friends of Wisconsin and AARP Wisconsin along with city and county staff, local elected officials, and alumni of the Community Transportation Academy for a fun, informal reception followed by panel discussions and presentations on local projects and opportunities for engagement!
Speakers:
Erin Duffer, LAPC
Lewis Kuhlman, City of La Crosse Sustainability Planner
Jennifer Trost, La Crosse City Council
Tamra Dickinson, La Crosse City Council
Andrew Ericson, UW La Crosse Sustainability Coordinator
Susan Gaeddert, 1000 Friends of Wisconsin
Darrin Wasniewski, AARP Wisconsin
5:30-7:30pm | The Street Project documentary & panel discussion
Location: Rivoli Theater | 117 North 4th Street, La Crosse
The Street Project is a documentary by the award-winning filmmaker Jennifer Boyd about the global, citizen-led fight to make our streets safer. The film will be followed by an open Q&A.
Panelists:
Brittney Hodson, Community Member
James Longhurst, Environmental Historian
Jeff Nylander, Community Member
Larry Sleznikow, La Crosse City Council