[My apologies for neglecting to forward this to you prior to the early-bird deadline. Nonetheless, this a worthwhile professional development opportunity in and the largest walking/cycling conference in North America this year. -Anders]

*From:* APBP [mailto:news=apbp.org@mail144.atl61.mcsv.net news=apbp.org@mail144.atl61.mcsv.net] *On Behalf Of *APBP *Sent:* Thursday, August 06, 2015 11:41 AM *To:* *Subject:* PDS Early Registration Extended to August 14!

Register by August 14 for the best rates for the Professional Development Seminar

Get the Best Rate for the Professional Development Seminar When You Register by August 14

*Professional Development Seminar | St. Louis, Missouri*

* September 28 – October 1, 2015 Visit **apbppds.org http://apbp.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=037c18ed2ef6f4b756191575e&id=23519cfc8d&e=c5c3fd0a7b*

Focused on bicycling and walking policy, planning and design, APBP’s 9th Professional Development Seminar offers intensive learning for planners, engineers, advocates, municipal leaders, educators and students.

Each 3-hour session at the PDS drills down into best practice and cutting edge thinking to teach strategies for transforming and connecting communities through cycling and walking. Join your colleagues in active transportation and sustainable, healthy living at this one-of-a-kind event.

The Early Registration period has been extended to August 14 – Register now for the best rate!

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The PDS program includes 20 classroom sessions, 8 mobile tours, 2 poster sessions, and these highlights:

- One-minute Flash Presentations. Sample 10 great ideas; later—if you choose--join a round table discussion to explore them in depth - 3-hour sessions focused on topics such as separated bikeways and protected intersections, Complete Streets design exercises, Vision Zero, tactical urbanism, and measuring health impacts of active transportation - A full track devoted to integrating public health into transportation policy - Pre-conference walking and cycling tours of St. Louis plus mobile sessions that explore St. Louis’ historic riverfront, the Cahokia Mounds Trail, and neighborhood networks and their role in revitalizing and transforming the community

*What people say about the Professional Development Seminar:* “It was well-run, the sessions were informative, and there were many great people there.” “The schedule was very intensive which was great. There were many options to choose from.” “The APBP PDS has been the best training that I have had in four years.”

As a conference destination, St. Louis is affordable and easy to reach. Our conference venue is ideally located for exploring Forest Park and the city’s world class museums. And consider staying after the conference to take part in Lucky’s Ride http://apbp.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=037c18ed2ef6f4b756191575e&id=464a7d33f5&e=c5c3fd0a7b, a bicycle tour of the Katy Trail that benefits Trailnet’s education programs.

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