At the AQMD
Barbara Peters speaks in favor of removing the beach fire rings. It was a thrill to be the first speaker called to the podium at the AQMD's hearing this morning as they consider banning beach fire pits along the Los…
Pillows by Bike
Last week while out with the Boy Scouts on Cycling merit badge I treated them to pizza and soda. After ordering I quickly realized my mistake; the same week Mayor Bloomberg's trying to eliminate super-size sodas, I order up 5…
Seattle Rush Hour
I'm in Seattle for the Northwest Regional Angel Conference. I've attended all 6 years. Angel investors here, like elsewhere, look for technology company startups to invest in. It's half profit motivated and half altruism. For theFrankPetersShow I travel to these…
From the National Women’s Bicycling Forum
I knew this one-day event had the potential to steal the buzz from the entire week of the National Bike Summit. The National Women's Bicycling Forum had a super turnout, inspiring speakers, and great buzz. I met people from across…
Summit Sentiments
The Bloomberg Administration is in its final months, but NYC Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Kahn had nothing to say about where she'll land next. She has little to worry about; JSK will land on her feet in some major metropolitan area…
Over the Handlebars Advocacy
Carolyn Szczepanski kicks off the Women Bike eventI meet Robin Bylenga, one of my most popular interviewsLunch keynote Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth, who lost both legs in Iraq, thrills the audienceA dance trio surprisesThe Renaissance Hotel lobby