january 2011 inmotion newsletter

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City of Eugene

InMotionJanuary2011Here at InMotion we would like to wish you all a Happy New Year! We wish you all happycommuting throughout the darkest month of the year and as always, Be Safe and Be Seen!

Stay informed about the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan on the project website:www.eugenepedbikeplan.org

InMotion is a monthly e-newsletter produced to help communicate with Eugenes biking and walking enthusiasts.Each month you will find information about upcoming local events and advocacy opportunities that pertain to all formsof active transportation. Please feel free to forward this great community resource to anyone you think might enjoy it.

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In this issue:

MONTHLY SPOTLIGHTPublic Comment sought for Proposed Eugene Bike/Ped ProjectsComments Sought on Eugenes Future Transportation SystemMia Birk, Bicycle Advocate and Planner, to Share Story of Portlands Bike-FriendlyTransformation

City Rings in the New Year with Downtown Bike Hoops

FEATURED NEWSEMX Gateway Grand Opening Jan 9thCarpool2Save: New Incentive Program Rewards Employees Who Carpool to WorkRide in the Rain, A Celebration of Wet Weather Bike TransportationEugene Commuting: Not So Bad!New Pedestrian Signalized Crossings installed in Springfield

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENTPedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan - Project Advisory Committee Meeting January 24th

AREA EVENTSCity of Eugene - Walking GroupsBike riding for Fun and Fitness WednesdaysA show not to miss. Chris Jordan: Running the Numbers Opens Jan. 14Snowboarding in partnership w/ SOS Outreach
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All City sponsored meetings and workshops listed are open to the public and wheelchairaccessible. For individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, an interpreter or FM assistivelistening system can be provided with 48 hours notice prior to the meeting. To arrange for theseservices for any of the City workshops listed above, please contact City staff at (541) 682-5291.

MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT

Public Comment sought for Proposed Eugene Off-Street Path Projects

The federally-funded Transportation Enhancement program has historically funded many off-street path projects in Eugene. In the current round of funding, the Oregon Department ofTransportation is considering two projects in Eugene out of about 85 applications in total. Thepublic comment period for the Transportation Enhancement (TE) project selection process isnow open and will continue through Jan. 28, 2011. The TE program is very competitive, so it isimportant to weigh in on these projects if you have any comments.

Comments will be accepted through an internet survey that is accessible via the ODOT LocalGovernment Section website (http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/LGS/index.shtml ) or directlyat http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TE_Public_Comments_Survey_2010 . The ODOT Local

Government Section web site also has links to the list of projects under consideration, and tocopies of the TE applications.

Proposed Eugene projects include:

Jessen Path and Lighting, Beltline Highway to Terry Street. The 12 wide concrete path wouldbe approximately 5,000 feet long and can be constructed entirely on City-owned property andwill not require any further right-of-way acquisition. The lighting will be pedestrian scale anddesigned to light the path for user safety but with shield to minimize skyward illumation and intothe natural areas. This project will serve the Golden Gardens Park and provide a safe andcomfortable alternative to busy streets for the neighborhood along Barger Street. The pathwould connect with the Beltline Highway off-street path and the bike lanes on Terry Street. The

total project cost is $1,339,038.

Westmoreland Park Path and Lighting project. New east-west and north-south paths would bebuilt through Westmoreland Park to reduce out of direction travel for pedestrians and bicyclistswho must now travel through a congested school parking lot at the Arts and TechnologyAcademy (formerly Jefferson Middle School) or travel on busy streets such as ChambersAvenue and Polk Street. This project will also provide a connection to the Fern Ridge Path.This project will not only improve the transportation system for people traveling through the areabut will also better serve students, staff, and visitors traveling to the Arts and TechnologyAcademy, Family School, Boys and Girls Club, and Kidsports, and the many people who attendthe sports activities that take place at the City-owned sports fields in Westmoreland Park.

The east-west path will make a new pedestrian and bicycle connection from Fillmore Street tothe intersection of Taylor Street/20th Avenue and provide a connection to the 20 th corridor whichstaff hopes to identify improvements to make this a desirable walking and biking corridor. Thenew paths would be 2,500-feet long with human-scaled lighting designed to light the path foruser safety but with shields to reduce skyward illumination. The project will also add lighting onthe existing path from 18th Avenue to the Boys and Girls Club next to the Arts and TechnologySchool. The total project cost will be up to $1,149,441.
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Comments Sought on Eugenes Future Transportation SystemThe future of Eugenes transportation system is open for comment. A survey has beendeveloped to gather public input about the future of local transportation. A link to the survey canbe found on the Eugene Transportation System Plan web site at www.EugeneTSP.org.

Eugene is developing a comprehensive strategy to address the communitys transportation

needs over the next 20 years. The new Eugene Transportation System Plan will look at alltransportation modes, including freight, pedestrians and bicyclists, transit, rail networks, airportand personal vehicles to see what changes could be made to better meet the long-term needsof Eugenes residents, businesses, and visitors. Information gathered by the survey will beused by a number of local agencies, including the cities of Eugene, Springfield, and Coburg;Lane Transit District; and the Lane Council of Governments.

For more information about Eugenes Transportation System, contact Kurt Yeiter [email protected] or go to www.EugeneTSP.org.

Mia Birk, Bicycle Advocate and Planner, to Share Story of Portlands Bike-Friendly

Transformation

When: Thursday, Jan. 13th 5:30 - 6:30pm: Social Hour, 6:30 - 7:30pm: Lecture and Q&AWhere: Oregon Electric Station 27 E. 5th Ave. Eugene, OR

In the last 20 years Portland has made its name as oneof the nations most bike-friendly cities. Joyride:Pedaling Toward a Healthier Planettells the story of thetransformation of Portland into a bicycle mecca, plusmuch more.

On Thursday, Jan. 13, author Mia Birk shares behind-

the-scenes details of how she and her team helpedPortland earn its reputation for bicycling. The event atthe Oregon Electric Station, 27 East Fifth Ave. beginswith a social hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by a lecture at6:30 p.m. The event will end with a question andanswer session and a book signing.

Birk will share stories and inspiration for moving Eugene forward in making cycling a rational,everyday option for even more members of our community.

The event is presented by LiveMove a student organization at the University of Oregon thatstudies and promotes active transportation. It is cosponsored by the Sustainable Cities Initiativeat the University of Oregon and the City of Eugene. The presentation is a part of the LiveMovespeaker series: Movers and Shakers: Connecting People and Places.

Birk was Portlands Bicycle Program Manager from 1993 to 1999. She is currently the CEO andprincipal planner for Alta Planning + Design. She is also co-founder of the Initiative for Bicycleand Pedestrian Innovation, Cities for Cycling Project, and Association of Pedestrian and BicycleProfessionals, and adviser to the Post Carbon Institute.
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For more information, including details of a staff presentation, please contact Lindsay Selser,transportation planning technician, at [email protected] or 541-682-5094.

City Rings in the New Year with Downtown Bike HoopsEpark, the Parking Services Program, uses meter poles to provide better bike parking

Downtown cyclists have more parking options thanks to recently installed bike hoops.

Approximately 35 metal hoops were attached to meter posts last week to provide bicyclists aplace to secure their bikes in downtown Eugene. Twenty-five more hoops are expected to beinstalled over the next several weeks.

The design of the hoops, by Creative Metalworks from Dayton,Oregon, promote Eugenes support of bicycling and public art. Thehoops also address concerns about the loss of bicycle parking whenparking meters were removed from a 12 block area in downtownlast October to expand the downtown free parking program.Reusing meter poles by attaching the hoops allows bicyclists to lockup their bikes in convenient, downtown loc

ations.

ring more people downtown.

Epark, the City of Eugenes Parking Services program, managesdowntown, campus, and neighborhood parking, including theoperation of offstreet parking facilities, code enforcement, andMunicipal Court services. Along with the two-hour downtown free

parking program, the new bike hoops are an investment to help b

on EmX yet, this is a great time to try it. (Fares will be required on other LTD buses.)

FEATURED NEWS

EMX Gateway Grand Opening Jan 9thCelebrate with LTD and the opening of the second bus rapid transit corridor of EmX system and

extend service to the Gateway area. Service begins on Sunday, January 9.

Refreshments! Prizes!LTD staff will be on hand to greet you at the Springfield Station, Gateway Station, and EugeneStation. Free refreshments will be available and prize drawings will be held between 12 p.m.

and 3 p.m. on opening day. Radio personalities willbroadcast live from the Springfield Station (KFLY101.5 from 12 p.m.-2 p.m.) and Gateway Station(KDUK 104.7 1 p.m.-3 p.m.) , and musicians fromthe Oregon Mozart Players will play on board EmX.Join the fun!

ContestEnter the contest for a chance to win great prizes.Pick up a form at Customer Service or downloadthe form here. Enter by Friday, January 28, for achance to win.

FREE EmX!All EmX service will be free from January 9-
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January 15, 2011, in celebration of the opening of the new corridor. If you haven't taken a ride

Carpool2Save: New Incentive Program Rewards Employees Who Carpool to Work

point2point Solutions is pleased to announce carpool2save, a three-month incentive programthat encourages employees to form new carpools. Employees who currently drive to work alone

could receive up to $150 in Unique Eugenedollars (valid at 20 area retailers) when they carpoolto work a minimum of ten times between February 1, 2011, and April 30, 2011.

Existing carpoolers will receive a $20 gift certificate to one of five participating merchants whenthey have carpooled to work a minimum of ten times during the same time period (February 1,2011, through April 30, 2011) and have completed all of the registration, trip reporting, andsurvey requirements.

Not only will commuters save money and earn rewards, but the reduction in traffic congestionand greenhouse gas emissions will benefit the entire community. Also, when employees carpoolto work, valuable parking spaces are freed up for customers and clients!

point2point Solutions anticipates a high level of participation and encourages interestedemployees to register early. Participants may register and set up a trip diary online atwww.DriveLessSaveMore.com/carpool2save. Once registered, a link to a short pre-survey willbe e-mailed to them. Incentives will be mailed to participants at the end of the three-monthprogram after completion of a post-survey.

For commuters who dont have a carpool partner, point2point Solutionscan provide them with afree match list of other commuters who live and work near them and who share similarschedules. Visit point2pointsolutions.org for your free match report.

The carpool2save incentive program has been made possible by a grant from the OregonDepartment of Transportation in an effort to reduce vehicle miles traveled and to encourage

long-term changes in commuting behavior.

point2point Solutionsrecognizes that many employees have concerns that they may need theircar in case of an emergency. To address this concern, point2point Solutions offers a freeworkplace Emergency Ride Home Program. Each employee of a participating employer mayreceive up to four free taxi rides home per year in the event of a personal or family emergencywhen they commute to work without their car (or in case their carpool driver has an emergencyand has to leave work early).

For more information about carpool2saveorenrolling in the Emergency Ride Home Program,please visit www.point2pointsolutions.org or contact Tracy Smith at 541.682.6183 [email protected].

Ride in the Rain, A Celebration of Wet Weather Bike TransportationWhen: January 12th, 10:30am to 5:00pmWhere: The amphitheater of the Erb Memorial Union on the UO campus

The University of Oregon Bike Program and Collin's Cycle Shop have won a grant from GlobeBicycles to host an all-day celebration of year-round bicycle commuting on January 12th, 2011.The event, Ride in the Rain, A Celebration of Wet Weather Bike Transportation, will be held in
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the amphitheater of the Erb Memorial Union on the UO campus from 10:30am to 5:00pm. Thecelebration will feature free bike repair, music with bike-powered amplification, a rain gearfashion show, a track-stand competition, a community ride, and a keynote address by CycleOregon's Jerry Norquist. Fourteen brand new cargo bikes donated by Globe will also mark thelaunch of short term bicycle loans through the UO Bike Program.

Eugene is known nationally for both its rain and its bikeability. Students especially rely on

bicycles to get around, but they are understandably deterred by our wet winter climate, said UOBike Program Coordinator Ted Sweeney. We designed Ride in the Rain to generate excitementand empowerment around winter riding, and we are very excited that Globe chose to supportour project. Awarded as a Specialized Dealer Grant and worth around $10,000, Globe'sfourteen donated cargo bikes come fully equipped with fenders, built-in lights, and cargo rackscapable of bearing up to ninety pounds, sending the message that bikes can be viable vehiclesin any weather.

Other sponsors, including Planet Bike, Castelli USA, Kryptonite, Grundn's, the UO Office ofSustainability, and Cyclone Bicycle Supply are supplying rain gear and other essentialequipment for use in the new short term bike loan program.

For more information, please contact Ted Sweeney, UO Bike Program [email protected], (503) 737-4419

Eugene Commuting: Not So Bad!According to Bundle.com, a financial data website, Eugenes commuters have it among the bestin the nation!

An analysis of commuting costs and trends by TheStreet, Bundle, and the Center forNeighborhood Technology estimated not only what people throughout the U.S. spend each yearfor transportation, but what cities are the worst off in terms of expenses and time spent incommute traffic. The study shows Eugene as one of the best cities in the nation in terms of lessdistances driven during the commute, gas costs, and time spent in traffic.

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New Pedestrian Signalized Crossings installed in SpringfieldMotorists will be alerted to stop when peopleare using one of two new pedestrian crossingson Gateway Street and Harlow Road in

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Springfield.The crossings and associated beacons arelocated on Gateway Street near the U.S. PostOffice and on Harlow Road near PheasantBlvd. In partnership with the City of SpringfielLTD installed the new pedestrian crosswalksand beacons as part of the Gateway EmXproject to help transit custopeople safely cross these busy streets.
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When not activated, the beacon remains dark, allowing traffic to proceed as usual. Pedestrianactivate the beacon by pushing the designated button. The overhead traffic beacon beginflashing yellow then changing

ss by

to solid yellow, advising drivers to prepare to stop. The beaconen displays a solid red and shows the pedestrian Walk indication.

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Pedestrians are shown a flashing Dont Walk w own indicating the time left to cross.

Below is a diagram that shows the Pedestrian B ence that is displayed to motorists.

UBLIC INVOLVEMENT

thFinally, an alternating flashing red beacon indicates that motorists may proceed after havcome to a full stop and after pedestrians have crossed their lane and the adjacent lane.

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PPedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan - Project Advisory Committee Meeting January 24thMembers of the public are invited to attend the next Project Advisory Committee (PAC) meetingfor the update of Eugenes Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan update. A brief public commenteriod is provided at the beginning of the each PAC meeting.

here: Eugene Public Library, 100 W. 10th Ave, Eugene

on about the project, visit www.eugenepedbikeplan.org

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When: Monday, October 25, 5:30 PM 7:30 PMWFor more informati or contact Dave Rotht 541-682-5727

REA EVENTS

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ACity of Eugene - Walking GroupsTwo self-led groups walk weekly. The Walk n Talkers walk 3-5 miles at a quick pace everyFriday, 9-11:30 a.m. from Campbell Community Center, 155 High St. The Walk With Us groupwalks from Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd., every Thursday 9-11 a.m. for

ore information call Campbell: 541-682-5318, or Pete Barn: 541-682-5521.mBike riding for Fun and Fitness WednesdaysSenior bike riders depart from Campbell Community Center for in-town rides every Wednesday,through Dec. 29. Helmets required. Drop in. Free. Call 541-682-5318 for information.

A show not to miss. Chris Jordan: Running the Numbers


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Free Opening Reception Friday, January 14, 6:008:00 p.m. at the Jordan Schnitzer

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ut important subject matter that cutsthrough art-world boundaries into the environmental and social sciences, said Chris Bruce,exhibition curator and executive director of the Museum of Art at Washington State University.

Museum of Art

In 2006, Chris Jordan began this series of digital photographs, which present aspects ofcontemporary American culture through thregarding American consumerism and excessconsumption or cultural value: two million

plastic beverage bottles (the number used inthe U.S. every five minutes) ; 426,000 cellphones (the number retired every day); 2.3million orange prison uniforms (the number ofAmericans incarcerated annually). Jportrays these statistics by incorporating themvisually in large, intricately detailedphotographic prints, some based on famous

rporation of nearly incomprehensible statisticsEach image portrays a specific quantity of

aAdams, assembled from thousands of smallerimages.

Chris Jordan's photographic project offers arare and unique opportunity to have a conversation abo

A full series of programs complements the exhibition and addresses the statistics and issuesraised in the exhibition. You can also find Chris Jordans book, Running The Numbers at theEugene Public Library.

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Snowboarding in partnership w/ SOS Outreach

Participants will receive three days of professional instructions, equipment rental, lift tickets,transportation and clothing for only $150! You will overcome fears and discover new

Tues. 6:30-8:30p-6p

Pretrip Mar 8 Tues. 6:30-8:30p

$150

Pretrip Feb 8 Tues. 6:30-8:30p

lease contact the City of Eugene River House Outdoor Program at 541-682-5329 with uestions or to register.

possibilities!

Level 1 Learn to Snowboard! $150Session 1 #93114

Pretrip Jan 18 Trips Jan 23, 30, Feb 6 Sun. 7a

Session 2 #93113

Trips Mar 13, 20, 27 Sun. 7a-6p

Level 2 Improve your Snowboarding!#93131

Trips Feb 13, 27, Mar 6 Sun. 7a-6p

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CITY RESOURCES

Report a Pothole ProgramIt's easy to report a pothole to the Eugene Public Works Maintenance Division! There is even ahandy online pothole reporting form available at www.eugene-or.gov/pothole! The form will askfor some brief information about the pothole, including its location (if on the path, try to givemuch location info as possible). There's also a place for you to provide your contact

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formation. If you would prefer, you can call Public Works Maintenance at 541-682-4800

you'd like to follow up with the City after making a pothole request, just send an email to

inbetween 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and file the report over the phone.

[email protected] with the word "pothole" in the subject line.

(Please remember that Eugene Public Works only repairs potholes on streets/paths in the city of

Eugene. We will make a field inspection of every reported pothole within two business damany cases we w ys. Inill immediately fill the pothole; however, in some cases we may choose to waitschedule an alternate treatment such as maintenance overlay. FMI: go to www.eugeneto

or.gov/pothole)

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Water Bottles to Benefit the Jane Higdon FoundationHonorary water bottles are being sold, with all proceeds going to help support the Jane HigdonMemorial Fund. The water bottles are $5.00 and being sold at Newmans Fish Co. at 1545Willamette Street, Eugene. Jane was an avid cyclist. She wanted to make a difference in theworld and focused on ways to make her life more meaningful. She was tragically killed in 2006,

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ial Fund also makesonations to non-profits that advocate and work for bicycling and pedestrian safety in Oregon.

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when she was struck by a truck while on a bicycle training ride on a beautiful Oregon rural roadThe Memorial Fund supports scholarships and grants to encourage girls and young women topursue healthy, active lifestyles and academic excellence. The MemordAdditional information can be found at: www.janehigdonfoundation

Dont Forget to Purchase Your Share the Road License Plates
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Oregon residents can help support cycling throughout Oregon by purchasing Share the Roadense plates from the Oregon State Department of Motor Vehicles. Proceeds go to the Bicyclelic

TransportationAlliance and CycleOregon to help fund bicycle education and advocacy.

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GOVERNMENT

Point2Point Solutions promotes and offers transportation options programs to the Lane Countyregions businesses, organizations, and educational institutions for their employees, staff andstudents. It is supported by Lane Countys jurisdictions and is housed at Lane Transit District.ttp://www.ltd.org/cs/csindex.htmlh

www.eugene-or.gov/bicycles the City of Eugene website contains bike maps and resources forbiking in Eugene.

www.keepusmoving.info This site is user friendly and contains regional information about thetransportation planning process, current projects, and information about transportation options.

he site is maintained by the Lane Council of Governments.T

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) website includes links to the Oregon BicycleManual and information on laws and regulations and a list of bike travel web resources.

Smart Ways to School (www.swts.ltd.org) offers free services to parents of K-12 students toelp them walk, bike, carpool, or ride LTD to school. We offer a SchoolPool, a free carpool-

ts in grades 6-2. Call 682-6212.

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hmatch service. We can help parents find other students to form a walking or bicycling schoolbus. Smart Ways to School also manages the free LTD pass program for studen1UO Bike Program now offers bicycle maintenance classes every term. Call 541-346-4365come into the Outdoor Program office in the basement of the EMU to register.

The U of O Department of Public Safety strongly encourages bicycling as a way of responsibleansportation. With Oregon weather, bicycling in winter months can be discouraging andtr

challenging for those that may not have the proper riding gear. You'll find information in this siteabout the availability of covered parking, safety recommendations, and a listing of local shopswhere you may purchase adequate gear for the conditions.

Lane Council of Governments is the Central Lane Metropolitan Planning Organization, the leadgency for regional transportation planning and distributing federal transportation dollars for theentral Lane County area. It serves as a forum for cooperative transportation decision making

he region. The website has information about opportunities for public comment, newsnd events, meetings, and transportation plans and programs. http://www.thempo.org/

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS:

The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) is a statewide organization that works to promotebicycle use and safety and to improve bicycling conditions throughout the state of Oregon. In
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the Eugene/Springfield area, the BTA's Bicycle Safety program brings safety education tomiddle schools every year. For more information, go to www.bta4bikes.org .

BikeLane Coalition is a local non-profit organization that promotes safe cycling in Lane County.Membership opportunities include the Corporate Membership option: web page for theompany, commuting assistance and route planning; and the Premium Membership option that

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cincludes membership in the League of American Bicyclists, The League Magazine, Bicycle

Magazine, Roadside assistance and the usual benefits of membership such as discounts atparticipating bike shops. A discount is offered for those already members of other local cycliorganizations. For more information go to www.bikelanecoalition.org

Center for Appropriate Transport (CAT) is a non-profit organization committed to commuinvolvement in manufacturing, using, and advocating sustainable modes of transportation. Thefirst organization of it

nity

s kind, the Center was founded in Eugene, Oregon in the fall of 1992.ince that time the CAT has established a number of projects under one roof designed toS

further this mission including Pedalers Express delivery service, education and youth programs,Eugene Bicycle Works community bike shop, and more. CAT has also established anapprenticeship program that focuses on cargo bike frame building. For more information, go towww.catoregon.org

Eugene-Springfield Mossback Volkssport Club - Volkssports, literally "popular" or "folk" sportsare organized walking, swimming, bicycling, roller sk

,ating, and cross-country skiing events

viding exercise that contributes to physical fitness. The Mossback Club usually meets on theprothird Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Willamalane Senior Adult Activity Center, 215West C Street, Springfield. Please call 726-7169 or 747-6470, to verify meeting location. Clubevents are listed and described at their website, www.mossbacks.org. For more informationcontact Carmella at [email protected] .

GEARS (Greater Eugene Area Riders) invites the community to join club members on severalweekly bike rides. Rides vary in location, distance, and terrain. The main purpose of GEARs is

foster bike riding. All cyclists must wear an ANSI or SNEL/ASTM approved helmet. Riders

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should also carry a water bottle, tire pump, spare tube and patch kit.

Everyone is welcome to attend Eugene GEARs Board Meetings. For more information or timeand location go to www.eugenegears.org/

The Eugene Safe Routes to School Program is a community approach to encourage and enableorts

increase active transportation choices by supporting individual SRTS committees, growingat

Shane Rhodes at [email protected]

more people to walk and bike to school safely. We support schools and families in their efftobicycle and pedestrian education for adults and children, and working to establish policies thencourage healthy, fun, and safe transportation choices.

For more information contact or 541-556-3553

information on Nordic Walking classes and lesson costs contact5-0450 or 345-3974 or email them at [email protected]

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Walk a Smile In: Step up, step out, step forward! Avid longtime walker/retired nurse walks one-on-one with clients to support improving personal and planetary fitness. Call or email for details,

charges, appointment. Gift certificates available. Call or email Jenny at 541-343-6049,[email protected].

The Eugene Running Company offers a diverse series of walking and running groups for peopof all levels from beginner to the hard-core. All groups and training are lead in a fun andsupportive atmosphere. For more information on dates and times go towww.eugenerunningcompany.com

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Second Summer Tours is a group led by Rob Templin, a local rider in Eugene. Join Rob andfriends as he shares some of the secret paths that will challenge you with tough climbs butreward you with deserted, traffic-free riding; and scenery to take your breath away. Tours are

based out of Eugene. For more information go to:http://www.secondsummertours.com/oregon.php

Spirited Walkers Group Joining the Spirited Walkers marathon training group is a wonderfulway to start the new year by making commitment to becoming more healthy and actyou actually want to walk a marathon or not. Registered walkers mee

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dhydration, clothes, shoes, and mental training techniques. There is a large group walking evSunday. Beginning and intermediate mileage schedules are available. If you are interested,please contact Kay Porter at 342-6875 or email [email protected] , or go towww.thementalathlete.com for more information on times and cost.

Walk With Me! Walk the World with Tyler Burgess, fitness walking instructor and marathonalking coach for the University of Oregon and Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon.alks to see the world, whether it is a big city, foreign country or our own backyard. Free

alking tours take place on Tuesday nights from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Meet at the end of Highll Senior Center. It is free, fun, and for beginners. For more information go

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