Hundreds of Bay Area cyclists take to the new Bay Bridge Bike Path, Sept 3, 2013 to celebrate the new Bike Path opening in Oakland Ca. Once completed the bike path will allow cyclist to ride form the East Bay to Treasure Island a 2.2 mile bike ride.
Photo by Karl Nielsen, MTC.
I am the director of communications for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. I enjoy running marathons and triathlons, playing guitar and spending time with family. My professional interest is in how social media and new technology shapes the communication relationship between government and the general public. I have a Master’s degree in Communications and Leadership from Gonzaga University in Spokane and a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Washington State University.
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