New Amsterdam Bike Slam

Inspired by poetry slams, reality television competitions, and celebrity death matches, the New Amsterdam Bike Slam is a unique battle for the future of New York City transportation. Two teams will compete to design the most creative, compelling vision to increase bicycling in lower Manhattan and the New York Harbor District. A symposium on Global Trends in Sustainability, the final design battle, as well as an award ceremony presented by Mayor of Amsterdam Job Cohen are all open to guests. Please visit www.newamsterdambikeslam.org for more information. Friday, Sept 11 Symposium: Global Trends in Sustainable Mobility Location: Center for Architecture 536 La Guardia Place, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Free and open to the public Saturday, Sept 12 New Amsterdam Bike Slam and Dance Party Cielo, 18 Little West 12th St, 10:00 pm - 4:00 am Tickets available Sunday, Sept 13 New Amsterdam Bike Slam Award Ceremony Battery Park, Castle Clinton Stage, 11:45am Free and open to the public