The 2026 National Bike Summit will take place in-person in Washington, DC, from Tuesday, March 24, through Thursday, March 26, 2026. The Summit will begin with an opening plenary, state meetings, and an evening reception. On Wednesday, March 25, participants will take part in Lobby Day to meet with their representatives in Congress. We’ll celebrate with an evening reception on Capitol Hill. Conference plenaries and sessions will resume on the morning of Thursday, March 26, with mobile workshops, breakout sessions, and inspiring plenary speakers. For those interested in joining either the Pennsylvania or New Jersey delegations and meeting with congressional staff for your district and senators, we encourage you to attend Lobby Day at the congressional offices on Capitol Hill.
As funding for active transportation is continually under review, the opportunity to have a strong presence on Capitol Hill to share your story with your elected officials and how federal funding for a safe active transportation network in your community is critical to the future of the region. The League of American Bicyclists has shared that there will be a number of asks that will be discussed with your congressional staff from delegation members’ districts and senators including safety improvements for biking and walking infrastructure squarely in the realm of federal responsibility, the economic benefits to your community and other transportation benefits, and the health and quality of life improvements that an active transportation network brings to the region as a whole.
The Bicycle Coalition will participate on Wednesday for Lobby Day
For individuals who want to be part of this year’s critical Lobby Day. Registration for Lobby Day includes:
- Training webinars on how to lobby and on the Congressional “asks” (what we will be lobbying on)
- League-scheduled meetings with your Congressional representatives
- Breakfast and our Congressional Bike Ride
- A Congressional Reception that evening
- Networking with your peers
They ask that Lobby Day-only participants:
- Attend the webinars and prep sessions
- Are prepared to lobby when you arrive in Washington
- Attend a pre-Summit virtual meeting and are able to attend the State meeting virtually on Tuesday, March 24, from 4:30-5:30 PM, ET
- Communicate with your State Coordinator early on and let them know you are attending Lobby Day only, as well as your arrival and departure times.
If you’re available and interested in joining the summit, be sure to review the League’s website for general information about the National Bike Summit and the many components it has to offer attendees. Registration for the summit can be accessed here. Additionally, if you have interest in attending lobby day, please contact Patrick Monahan at patrick@bicyclecoalition.org as we are in the process of coordinating meetings with members of congress and state senators for Wednesday, March 25th.
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia leads the movement to make every bicycle ride safe, to empower youth and adults to ride, and to foster a ridership that reflects the diversity of the region. Join or renew to continue that advocacy and education work throughout the region. More info here.