October 19-21, 2023
Cincinnati, OH
America Walks is hosting the first ever Freeway Fighters Grassroots Summit October 19-21, 2023 in Cincinnati, OH.
The Freeway Fighters Grassroots Summit is an opportunity to meet fellow advocates, share experiences, and collectively develop strategies that convince federal, state, and local governments to end policies supporting highways that damage communities.
On this page, you’ll find details about the Summit’s program, venues, and travel logistics.
Program
Thursday, October 19th
Welcome Reception
5:30-8:30pm
Moerlein Lager House (115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH)
Friday, October 20th
Venue: Trinity Episcopal Church (326 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY)
Welcome and Introductions
9:00-10:30am
Break
10:30-10:45am
Session 1: Crafting a Narrative for Your Freeway Fighting Campaign
10:45am-12:15pm
Lunch at Trinity Episcopal Church
12:15-1:15pm
Session 2: Policy and Legal Levers for Freeway Fighting
1:15-2:30pm
Break
2:30-2:45pm
Session 3: Organizing Your Freeway Fight (Volunteers, Engagement, Supporters)
2:45-4:15pm
Break
4:15-4:30pm
Cooldown: Two-minute rants!
4:30-5:30pm
Dinner at Trinity Episcopal Church
5:30-7:00pm
Socializing out and about in downtown Covington
7:00pm onward!
Saturday, October 21st
Venue: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH)
Welcome Back
9:00-9:15am
Session 4: How to Build, Grow, and Fund Your Freeway Fighting Organization
9:15-10:00am
Break
10:00-10:15am
Wrap-Up: Developing a National Strategy Together
10:15am-12:00pm
Lunch at National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
12:00-1:00pm
Venues
The Freeway Fighters Grassroots Summit has two primary venues: the Trinity Episcopal Church for Friday, October 20th (326 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY) and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center for Saturday, October 21st (50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH).
The AC Hotel Cincinnati at the Banks (135 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH) is the Summit’s recommended hotel. The hotel is a 22-minute walk/15-minute transit ride/7-minute bike ride/5-minute car ride from the Trinity Episcopal Church and a 4-minute walk from the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. It is right across the street from the Morlein Lager House, the Thursday evening Welcoming Reception venue.
Logistics Getting in and around Cincinnati/Covington
Options to get to the Trinity Episcopal Church in Covington from the hotel on Friday:
- Walking – .9 miles (it’s a really nice walk)
- Public transit: Southbank Shuttle (destination Covington, board at Rosa Parks at Freedom at 8:45 am, get off at Madison and 4th at 8:55am)
- Bike Share: Red Bike
Options to get to and from the airport:
- Car service: Uber, Lyft, Taxi
- Public transit: 2x Airporter
