The first Chicagoland Bicycle Federation Conference will provide a forum for ideas and discussion March 18-20 at the University of Illinois at Chicago. According to the CBF, the conference will afford participants the opportunity to "discover know how, innovative ideas, and inspiration on improving bicycling and walking conditions in your community.

The conference is being promoted as "the premier educational and networking event for transportation professionals, public officials and advocates."

For more information, contact Anne Hatcher at 312-427-3325 x41 or anneh@biketraffic.org, or to register, go to www.biketraffic.org.

Pedal Power Nominations Due to CBF by Feb. 20
The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation is seeking nominations for the annual Pedal Power Awards, which recognize leaders and organizations that help make Chicagoland a better place to bicycle. If you want to nominate a local municipality, bike organization or club/trail group, bike shop, business, government agency, or individual for this award, please contact Anne Hatcher at 312-427-3325 x41 or anneh@biketraffic.org, before Feb. 20, 2004.