Community Bicycle Congress

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Sixth Community Bicycle Congress: Workshops for Women Who Want to Commute by Bike

Census data for the city of Boise show that of workers age 16 and over, about 45% are women; yet among workers who commute by bicycle, only about 36% are women. Already under-represented in the total workforce, women are disproportinately under-represented among bicycle commuters.

Boise's trend is manifested in cities across the nation. Why don't more women commute by bike? Current research has shown that societal factors (household responsibilities, for instance) prominently influence womens' decisons about bicycle commuting.

This year's Bicycle Congress will attempt to stimulate conversations about womens' experiences in bicycle commuting, and will offer a grassroots mentoring program to help women who strive to balance societal roles and transportation choices. On each of four evenings during March and April, the Bicycle Congress will host informative workshops featuring leaders from the cycling community to promote mutual support and to stimulate public discourse. These recurring clinics (no need to attend more than one) are scheduled from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. on the following dates.

March 24 (Wednesday) - Student Union Hatch Ballroom A
April 6 (Tuesday) - Student Union Farnsworth Room
April 20 (Tuesday) - Student Union Hatch Ballroom A
April 27 (Tuesday) - Student Recreation Center Classroom

Choose the date most convenient for you! Each session will be open-door, drop in as convenient. All sessions are free and open to the public. Anyone will be welcome to attend regardless of gender, but the fundamental ground rule will be that these workshops are meant to explore issues faced by women in particular.

Please Register Here for this free event. By registering you will be able to make suggestions and, if you want, offer leadership.

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