Northwest Suburban Advocacy Summit Saturday, October 21 Thank you - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Northwest Suburban Advocacy Summit Saturday, October 21

Thank you to our sponsors! Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 2

Agend enda • Background & Icebreakers • Personal Narrative: Story of Self • Bike Walk Every Town Platform • Campaign Action Plan • Regional Priorities • Next Steps Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 3

Our Mission Our Mission • Member-based not-for-profit organization To advocate for walking, • Serves Chicagoland region bicycling, and public transit to • Founded 1985 as Chicagoland Bicycle Federation To advocate for walking, bicycling and public transit to create create healthy, sustainable, • 7,000 members and 20,000+ supporters healthy, sustainable and equitable communities. equitable communities. • 16 full-time staff, plus part-time and seasonal

Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 5

1. Learn about Bike Walk Every Town and how to get involved 2. Create your own local Bike Walk Every Town campaign action plan 3. Connect and network with fellow advocates in the region Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 6

Des Plaines Broadview Batavia Crystal Lake Arlington Heights Elgin Hanover Park Hoffm an Estates Dow ners Grove Elk Grove Village Palatine Park Ridge Niles Lansing Mount Prospect Stream w ood Skokie Woodstock Schaum burg Rolling Meadow s

Sum Summit G Ground Ru Rules es • Share the Road (aka everyone participates) • Getting Where We Need to Go (aka respect time) • No Wrong-Way Trips (aka no right or wrong answers) • The Facilitator is Driving the Train (aka facilitator will move the discussion along) Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 8

What’s inside your packet? • Bike Walk Every Town Platform • Campaign Action Plan Worksheet • Campaign Building Tip Sheets • Additional Resources Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 9

Four C Corners Where did you grow up? A) Chicagoland Suburbs B) City of Chicago C) Somewhere else in Illinois D) Outside of Illinois Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 10

Four C Corners How did you get to school growing up? A) Foot B) Bicycle C) Public Transit D) Car Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 11

Four C Corners How long have you been advocating for biking and walking? A) Less than 1 year B) 1 to 4 years C) 5 to 9 years D) 10+ years Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 12

HOT MILD Salsa Line Up

Sa Salsa Line U ne Up! p! Wrap the line and say hi to the person across from you. 1 minute – make sure both partners have a chance to share: What is one of your favorite books, movies, or tv shows? Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 14

Salsa Line U Sa ne Up! p! Switch it up! Shift the line. 1 minute for both partners to share: What is one of your favorite travel destinations? Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 15

Salsa Line U Sa ne Up! p! Switch it up! Shift the line. 1 minute for both partners to share: What do you love most about your community? Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 16

Introduc ductions ns 30 seconds per person • Name • Community • Briefly mention if you’re involved in any advocacy efforts/groups Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 17

LEADERSHIP

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Originally adapted from the work of Marshall Ganz of Harvard University. Modified by the New Organizing Institute with the help of many dedicated partners. Presentation designed by Kristen Dore & Aharon Wasserman (@Kristendore; @aharonwasserman)

TWO WAYS OF UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD

What if we only lead with the head

Or only with the heart?

ACTION!

URGENCY Inertia ANGER Apathy HOPE Fear Isolation SOLIDARITY Self Doubt YCMD

URGENCY Inertia ANGER Apathy HOPE Fear Isolation SOLIDARITY Self Doubt YCMD

MORAL CHOICE PLOT

Building Your Story What values move me to take action and might also inspire others to similar action? What stories can I tell from my own life about specific people or events that would show (rather than tell) how I learned or acted on those values?

3 Parts of Public Narrative Invites others to be in relationship with you Invites others to join your community Invites others to take ACTION!

Bi Bike W e Walk Ever ery T Town – Creating C Chan ange Projects Policy You Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 31

Bi Bike W e Walk Ever ery T Town - Loc ocal P Pol olicy cy Platform • Complete Streets Policy • Active Transportation Plan • Funding • Implementation • Advisory Council • Vision Zero • Resolution Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 32

Bi Bike W e Walk Ever ery T Town - Loc ocal P Pol olicy cy Platform • Complete Streets Policy • Active Transportation Plan • Funding • Implementation • Advisory Council • Vision Zero • Resolution Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 33

Bi Bike W e Walk Ever ery T Town - Loc ocal P Pol olicy cy Platform • Complete Streets Policy • Active Transportation Plan • Funding • Implementation • Advisory Council • Vision Zero • Resolution Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 34

Bi Bike W e Walk Ever ery T Town - Loc ocal P Pol olicy cy Platform • Complete Streets Policy • Active Transportation Plan • Funding • Implementation • Advisory Council • Vision Zero • Resolution Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 35

Bi Bike W e Walk Ever ery T Town - Loc ocal P Pol olicy cy Platform • Complete Streets Policy • Active Transportation Plan • Funding • Implementation • Advisory Council • Vision Zero • Resolution Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 36

Bi Bike W e Walk Ever ery T Town - Loc ocal P Pol olicy cy Platform • Complete Streets Policy • Active Transportation Plan • Funding • Implementation • Advisory Council • Vision Zero • Resolution Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 37

Bi Bike W e Walk Ever ery T Town - Loc ocal P Pol olicy cy Platform • Complete Streets Policy • Active Transportation Plan • Funding • Implementation • Advisory Council • Vision Zero • Resolution Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 38

Bi Bike W e Walk Ever ery T Town - Loc ocal P Pol olicy cy Platform • Complete Streets Policy Model Resolution: Commitment to pursue appropriate policy platform goals. • Active Transportation Plan • Funding • Implementation • Advisory Council • Vision Zero • Resolution Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 39

Lun unch ch Br Brea eak! What are your regional priorities?

Lea eader dership w with a a pl plan crea eates es change e … Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 44

Ca Campa paign Action P Plan STEP 1: Define your goal CHOOSE TWO: Bike Walk Every Town Resolution* Active Transportation Plan* Complete Streets Policy* CHOOSE TWO: Funding Group Tally! • Priority projects such as a Implementation new protected bike lane or Advisory Council a connected trail network. Vision Zero Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 45

Ca Campa paign Action P Plan STEP 1: Define your goal Every Town, Illinois example: Policy Goals: Bike Walk Every Town Resolution • • Active Transportation Plan Priority Project(s): • Connect 2 mile gap in trail Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 46

Ca Campa paign Action P Plan STEP 2: Who is your target? Ideas: • City council member • Mayor • Trustee • Alderman • Engineer • Public works person • Planner Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 47

Ca Campa paign Action P Plan STEP 2: Who is your target? Every Town, Illinois example: Campaign targets: • Village council member, John Ivy • Mayor, Mary Green Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 48

Ca Campa paign Action P Plan STEP 3: Who is your base? How to engage them? CHOOSE TWO: • Influential residents • Regular meetings • Event • Organizations • Flyer • Businesses • Fact sheet • Other • Petition • Short video • Presentation • Other *see Base Building Tip Sheet Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 49

Ca Campa paign Action P Plan STEP 3: Who is your base? Power Mapping • Consider who influences your target as your brainstorm your base. Image credit: Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. 50