bringing diversity to cycling - senator ellis - keynote speech
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BRINGING DIVERSITY TO CYCLING
Texas State Senator Rodney Ellis
2012
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Diversity of Supporters
Coalition Building
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Every year legislators from all over the country converge at NCSL. Senator Ellis and other bi-partisan members sponsors a ride to tour the host city.
2011 National Conference of State Legislatures, San Antonio
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These rides are often the highlight of the conference for the legislators that participate.
2010 National Conference of State Legislatures, Louisville, KY
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These rides are often the highlight of the conference for the legislators that participate.
2007 National Conference of State Legislators, Boston, MA
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In 2010, Senator Ellis co-chaired the Rise Across Texas Challenge with Rep. Carol Alvarado. The 870 mile bike ride benefitted the Rise Schools of Texas, which provide early childhood education services to kids with and without disabilities.
2010 Rise Across Texas Charity Bike Ride
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee works with Sec. Ray LaHood on transportation funding.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee with U.S. Sec. of Transportation, Ray LaHood
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Senator Rodney Ellis & Representative Armando Walle ride with Capitol staffers at the annual Capitol Wellness Ride
2011 Capitol Wellness Ride
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Following the end of every legislative session Senator Ellis and other members from both sides of the aisle sponsor a bike ride for members, staff, advocates, and lobbyists.
82nd Session Sine Die Bi-Partisan Bike Ride, 2011
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Senator Ellis hosts a ride for a group visiting from Africa.
African Leaders and Students
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Diversity of Role Models
Coalition Building
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Senator Ellis participates in the NAACP bike ride.
2011 NAACP Bike Ride
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Senator Ellis takes a group to tour Austin by bike.
2011 Ride with Interns, Staff and the Biking Babes
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The Houston Tour de Hood tours Civil Rights-Era Houston
2011 Tour de Hood
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Lyndon Baines Johnson Ranch, Texas
2009 Texas Legislative Internship Program Ride
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v Access v Safe facilities
Engaging Minority Communities
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During Open Shop participants of all ages fix their own bikes with help from trained volunteer mechanics. During Open Shop people can also buy or earn used parts for their bikes.
Third Ward Bike Shop, Houston TX
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Senator Ellis’ son demonstrates the importance of bike lanes.
Leland Ellis using the bike lane.
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81 (R) SB 488
Safe Passing
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82 (R) 513
Complete Streets
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This is a great example of a complete street. It has a wide sidewalk, a barrier protected bike lane, and pedestrian crossing.
A great example of a complete street.
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Senator Ellis tours Houston voting locations on a bike.
2010 Tour de Houston Polls
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Senator Ellis tours South Africa on a bike.
South Africa
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Senator Ellis tours Libya in 2010 before the fall of Muammar Gaddafi.
Libya
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Alena Ellis, a bike advocate in training.
Alena Ellis on the tandem bike.
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