City of Eugene

InMotion August 2010

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In this issue:  

MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT
What are Your Ideas for a more walkable and bikeable Eugene?
New Online App Offers Easy Way to Report Bike Lane Problems
 
FEATURED NEWS
TransPlan Update Begins
Walk or Bike to Summer in the City Events  

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Paving in the City
Fern Ridge Path Rehabilitation – Summer 2010 
Stay Updated on Area Construction Projects and Detours

AREA EVENTS
Strolling for Seniors
Monday Mountain Bike Rides on the Ridgeline Trail
Bike Riding for Fun & Fitness - Every Wednesday 
City Offers 3 Weekly Adult Walking Groups - For Free!
2010 "Green Neighbor (not just) Bike Tours" Underway - August
Take an Interpreted Walk in a Park! – August 7 & September 4
City Cycling Circles for Urban Transportation Solutions – August 12
Find Treasure Geocaching – August 14
Waterfest 2010 – August 14
Eugene Flying Disc Festival – August 14
August Tree Climbing - Drop-in – August 18
August Rock Climbing Drop-in – August 21 & 28
Bike Shop Challenge – August 21
SmartTrips: Eugene – Sweet Treats Bicycle Ride – August 24
Breakfast at the Bridges – 24th Ave. & Amazon Path – August 27
Family Bike Trip Around the Mountain– August 27th
The End of Summer Skate Competition – August 28
4 Wineries on 2 Wheels – August 28 
 Last Sunday Longboard Nature Tour – August 29

All City sponsored meetings and workshops listed are open to the public and wheelchair
accessible. For individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, an interpreter or FM assistive
listening system can be provided with 48 hours notice prior to the meeting. To arrange for these
services for any of the City workshops listed above, please contact City staff at (541) 682-5291.

MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT

What are Your Ideas for a more walkable and bikeable Eugene?
The City of Eugene is seeking community input and ideas for future pedestrian and bicycle
projects, infrastructure and policies. Is there a missing sidewalk that hinders your daily stroll?
Perhaps there is a difficult street crossing on your morning bike commute. These are the sorts
of issues we’d like to hear more about. Your suggestions for improvements will provide us with
a solid foundation for the draft existing conditions report for the Eugene Pedestrian and Bicycle
Master Plan. The best method for providing input is through the project website at
www.eugenepedbikeplan.org. You’ll find three tools on the website: 1) An online mapping tool
accepting suggestions through August 27th, 2) An online comment form open for the duration of
the project, and 3) An online survey with specific questions regarding active transportation in our
community.

For more information about the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, go to
www.eugenepedbikeplan.org or contact Dave Roth, Associate Transportation Planner, at (541)
682-5727.

New Online App Offers Easy Way to Report Bike Lane Problems
A new web-based application makes it easy for cyclists to report
problems and request maintenance services in Eugene’s bike lanes. The
bike lane service application is located at www.eugene‐or.gov/pwm (look
for the bike lane service icon). It is one of six online services (the others
are report nuisance vegetation, report a pothole, get notified when a
street is scheduled to be swept, report graffiti, and request leaf delivery)
now offered by the Eugene Public Works Department.

All of the service request applications use a map-based system.

Customers enter a street address to generate a marker “pin” that can be dragged to an exact
location. Customers fill in an easy online form that includes a notes field. The final step is to
click the “submit” button, which automatically sends the request to the correct work group. For
more information about the bike lane service request application, contact the Public Works
Maintenance Division at pwmaintenance@ci.eugene.or.us or call 541-682-4800.

FEATURED NEWS

TransPlan Update Begins

The City of Eugene expects an additional 34,000 residents and a similar number of new jobs
over the next 20 years. Where will they locate? How will people get around? How should the
city prepare for this future?

These issues will be discussed as the city updates its transportation system plan, “TransPlan,”
over the next couple of years. Project funding has just been secured from the Oregon
Department of Transportation. An inter-agency advisory committee will ensure coordination. A
community advisory group, public events, and an interactive website will encourage public
participation.

Timing for a transportation plan update is excellent. Other long-range planning efforts underway
will inform, and be informed by, our transportation choices:

o Envision Eugene (land use, economy)

o Eugene Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
o Airport Master Plan
o Eugene Climate and Energy Action Plan
o LTD’s Long Range Transit Plan

More information about the transportation plan update will be available soon at
www.EugeneTSP.org or by contacting Kurt Yeiter, Senior Transportation Planner, Public Works
Engineering, at x8379.

Walk or Bike to Summer in the City Events

Talk about enjoying parks and recreation, the City of Eugene is offering more than 40 free or
low-cost Summer in the City events this summer. Many are held in neighborhood parks, giving
you a great opportunity to walk or bike to the event. Here are some highlights for August:

• Summer in the City – Live Music

Music will be in the air in City parks this month with several free concerts (formerly called
Concerts in the Park).

o Every Sunday evening, at 6:30, come to Washburne Park, Agate & 20th for a free
concert. Here’s the August line-up:

August 8, Oregon Tuba Ensemble plays familiar tunes and classical melodies
performed entirely on tubas.
August 22, Eugene Symphonic Band plays traditional concert band repertoire
including pops, marches & more.
August 29, Grab a partner and dance to the music of the Junction City Polka Band

o In addition, on Thursday, August 12, 6:30 p.m., the band, Taste plays at Maurie
Jacobs Park. Come to this concert along the river and enjoy this Eugene cover
band’s funky, sweet and smooth, guitar-driven R&B music.

• Summer in the City – Downtown

It’s fun for everyone each Wednesday at 6 p.m., at the Broadway Plaza, downtown. All
entertainment is free with a suggested donation of a can of food for the Relief Nursery.

o August 11, it’s Open Studio on Broadway. The arts come alive on the downtown
streets. In the perfect mixture of arts and outdoors, you’ll see artists at work and
they’ll help you make your own art with live background music. Explore your inner
artist and be exposed to what Eugene has to offer.

o August 18, see Runway Masquerade. Back by popular demand, Eugene’s fashion
artists shine bright once again at this fantastic event starting at approx. 8:30 p.m.
 This show of Eugene’s fashion scene on the runway, along with the vendor booths,
brings out the best in Broadway Plaza! This exciting event kicks off at 6:00 p.m. with
top notch stylists creating master works of art with hair! Local artists will be cutting,
spraying, sculpting bending and crafting unique hair styles and sculptures right on
the runway.

o August 25, KOOL 99.1 presents: Dance Party & Theatre Teaser. Dance the night
away with KOOL 99.1 DJ Barry McGuire! An evening of dancing and singing along to
every song! At 6:00 pm, the evening starts off with short local theatre performances,
including Lord Leebrick Theatre Company and Fred Crafts’ Radio REDUX. See for
yourself what Eugene’s theatre community has to offer!

• Summer in the City – Movies

The “Movie Night in the Park” tradition continues under this new name. All movies begin
at dusk, about 9 p.m.

o August 6, watch Mirrormask (PG, 101 minutes) in Monroe Park, W. 10th & Monroe.
While you’re there, enjoy a free treat from Northwest Community Credit Union’s
human-powered smoothie maker.

o August 7, Shark Tale (PG, 90 minutes) will be shown with Spanish subtitles at
Bethel Community Park, along Legacy Street.

o August 13, come to Trainsong Park, Bell Ave., off Bethel Dr. to watch Back to the
Future (PG, 116 minutes) with Spanish subtitles.

o August 20, Secret Garden (G, 101 minutes) is shown at State Street Park, Burnett &
Dakota

o August 21, watch The Goonies (PG, 114 minutes) at University Park, 24th &
University. Northwest Community Credit Union provides free treats with their human-
powered smoothie maker)

o Friday, August 27, Una Película de Huevos (G, 90 minutes) will be shown in
Spanish, with English Subtitles, at Petersen Barn Center, 870 Berntzen Road.

CONTRUCTION UPDATES

Paving in the City

Paving projects around town will start as early as May and continue through the summer.
Currently, there are 24 signs that identify local gas tax and street bond-funded rehabilitation or
reconstruction projects. The idea to place signs far in advance of the work came from the
citizen Street Repair Review Panel. This is one way for people to take a closer look at the
streets that are getting fixed before they’re under construction.

Paving signage will also serve as a reminder to area residents that they may want to consider
alternate routes once roadwork begins. Paving details in Eugene are available on the city’s
website at www.eugene-or.gov/pw or for those who use twitter at www.Twitter.com/EugenePW .
For more information about pavement preservation projects, contact
Public Works Civil Engineer II Matt Rodrigues at 541-682-6036.

Fern Ridge Path Rehabilitation – Summer 2010

The Fern Ridge Path Project will rehabilitate/reconstruct major portions of the Fern Ridge Path
between Chambers and Van Buren St. (W-E) and between 16th and 18th avenues (N-S). There
will also be construction on the path connecting 22nd Ave. to the Arts and Technology Academy.
The City plans to conduct this project in July and August of 2010, while the 4J schools are on
summer break. During construction, major sections of the path will be closed (there are
convenient detours available). It will be our intent to keep path closures as short as possible,
but construction will significantly impact path uses this coming summer. Visit the project
website for more information: www.eugene-or.gov/pwprojects > click on Fern Ridge Path
Project.

Stay Updated on Area Construction Projects and Detours

Does it seem like everywhere you turn something is under
construction? Stay updated with local construction project at
the site www.keepusmoving.org .

AREA EVENTS
 
Strolling for Seniors
Walk your way to health with fellow steppers every Wednesday, 9-10 a.m., through August 25.
Build your flexibility, strengthen and stamina through low impact, moderately passed walks
designed for mature participants. Walks are 2-3 miles, generally flat on sidewalks and paths.
Free. Meet at Hilyard Center, 2580 Hilyard St. 541-682-5311 for information.

Monday Mountain Bike Rides on the Ridgeline Trail

Starting Monday May 31, MTB Eugene will begin hosting weekly rides on the Ridgeline trail
system on Monday evenings at 6pm. We'll meet at 6pm at the corner of Martin Street and
Canyon Drive, at the bottom of Headwaters trail.

These rides will be beginner friendly, and we will have frequent regroups. If we get enough
people showing up, maybe we'll split up based on fitness and pace, but please don't come out
looking to race or hammer out a training ride. We'll put in at least 8 miles, and can easily add
more miles through the use of loops, some gravel roads, and a few paved ones. Add in the
commute from home to the trail and back, and you've got yourself a good workout.

Helmets are absolutely required for anyone joining us. Lights should not be needed, as the ride
will end by 8pm. Participants are expected to be respectful to other trail users, and to follow
IMBA's Rules of the Trail. Our goal is to expose more people to the Ridgeline trail system, and
prove to other trail users that MTB riders are polite and respectful people who can share a trail
without conflict.

We're looking for some experienced riders to step up and help lead these rides. If you are
interested in coming out for a few rides, and feel comfortable leading a group, contact us at
mtbeugene@gmail.com . We can work out a schedule so that we always have a few "guides"
but so that no one has to come out every Monday evening.

These rides will make for a great after work escape, and I hope people will start to come out and
ride the Ridgeline trails more frequently.
See you on the trail.....MTB Eugene is an advocacy group dedicated to the expansion of
mountain biking opportunities in the Eugene, OR area.

Bike Riding for Fun & Fitness - Every Wednesday

Try Bike Riding for Fun & Fitness. Senior bike riders depart from Campbell Community Center,
155 High St., for in-town rides every Wednesday from 10;30 a.m.-noon beginning Jan. 13. It’s
free. Helmets are required; weekly attendance is not. The Rides vary in length and time
depending on ability.

For more information, call 541-682-5318.

City of Eugene Recreation Services Program offers 3 FREE Walking Opportunities this Summer

Walk with Us to better health walks from Petersen Barn Community Center (meet in the lobby),
870 Berntzen Rd., on Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Walk'n'Talkers is a self-led group that walks 3-5 miles at a quick pace every Friday from
Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The route varies and may
have hills or rough pavement.

Walk a Bit to help you get out and get in shape. These new walks are at a moderate pace for
one hour. The routes are 2 -3 miles, generally flat on sidewalks or bike paths. The walks leave
from Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., every Monday at 9:00 a.m., beginning April 5.
Please check with your doctor if you have not been exercising.

Campbell Center walk information: 541-682-5318, Peterson Barn walk information: 541-682-
5521, Hilyard Center walk information: 541-682-6365
 
2010 "Green Neighbor (not just) Bike Tours" Underway - August
Tours this year will feature first-time Bethel, and Laurel Hill Valley Neighborhoods. Now In our
3rd consecutive year, we'll be making pedicabs from Eugene Pedicabs available for the first
time on some tours. Starting from tours starting point for Green transport if you can't bike:
http://www.eugenepedicab.com/Home_Page.html. Tipping your driver is strongly encouraged.

Join us to visit model locations in Eugene that are looking to the future with eco logical action
today! All tours themselves will be free. The tours will visit sites with different combinations of
grass to garden, rain water catchment, active and passive solar design, green-building
technique, chickenkeeping, non-conventional residential arrangements, permaculture,
beekeeping, habitat restoration, neighborhood initiatives and more.

August Tours:
7th - Friendly Neighborhood- West (of Jefferson St)/FAN-West (excursion into Crest Dr
neighborhood 8/7). Meet at Friendly Street Market, 2757 Friendly, at 11AM. Tour will include
community right-of-way cooperative "Common Ground" garden, chickenkeeping, beekeeping,
edible landscaping, passive solar design home by UO women's student architecture group,
high-density new urbanism 'Lucia Village' community, permaculture home design presentation
by Heiko Koester, and more

8th - Friendly Neighborhood- East (Jefferson St & east)FAN-East. Meet at Village School, 2855
Lincoln, 1 PM. Tour will include a permaculture design presentation by Heiko Koester, a visit to
a solar PV College Hill home, as well as a visit to a home with an ultra hi-efficient ductless heat
pump indoor climate system.

14th - Jefferson Westside, 10AM, meet at Monroe Park. More to come.

21th - Amazon, meet at Camas Ridge Community School, 1150 East 29th Avenue, at 10am.
Tour will visit school gardens, feature beekeeping, chickenkeeping, communally built outdoor
oven, aerobic composting, compost teamaking, passive/active solar design, rainwater
catchment, green building, and more.

More tours info is at www.eugeneneighbors.org/wiki/NLCgreen#Upcoming_Events,

http://eugenesustainability.org/, emailing deeblack@gmail.com or calling 541.485.6846

Take an Interpreted Walk in a Park! – August 7 & September 4

Eugene Recreation Outdoor Program offers free, First Saturday Park Walks that are led by local
experts who will help you explore and learn about the ecology and management of Eugene’s
parks. On August 7, explore Maurie Jacobs Park. Meet at the playground near the parking lot at
the end of fir Lane, east side of the river. On Sept. 4, walk the Wild Iris Ridge. Meet at the end of
Bailey View Dr. Park at the end of the street. Call 541-682-6358 for more information.

City Cycling Circles for Urban Transportation Solutions – August 12

Arriving By Bike 2705 Willamette St. 541-484-5410
Thursdays August 12 and 26, 7:00-8:00pm
Where do you want to go and what do you want to do on your bike in Eugene? What are the
obstacles that keep you from making more trips by bicycle? As a group we’ll explore the
challenges we face in our day-to-day cycling lives and share solutions. Snacks, drinks, and
encouragement provided. People of all ages and experience levels are welcome. Ride on over.
Bring your questions, bring your solutions.

Find Treasure Geocaching – August 14

Everyone age 8 and older is invited to test their skills in Eugene’s Geocaching treasure hunt
August 14, 3:30-7:30 p.m. It’s free! Geocaching is an outdoor activity in which participants use a
Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, or other navigational techniques, to hide and seek
”treasure.” This is a great family activity! Meet in the parking lot at the west end of Royal Ave.
For information, call 541-682-5329

Waterfest 2010 – August 14

Experience this one-day workshop on adaptive water sports for people with physical disabilities.
Try adapted waterskiing, kayaking, sailing on Quadzilla (a 25-foot Santana race board set up for
chair users), swimming, fishing, tubing and eating barbecue at One-Stop! Meet at Richardson
Park on Fern Ridge Reservoir August 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost is $25 and preregistration is
required. For more information or to register, call 541-682-5611.

Eugene Flying Disc Festival – August 14

Come on over to Westmoreland Community Park, 22nd & Polk St., on Saturday, August 14, to
watch and/or compete in the first Eugene Flying Disc Festival. Presented by the City’s Athletics
Program, youth, adults and canines will compete in an all-around competition.

Participants will compete in four all-around events, distance, accuracy, disc golf and maximum
time aloft (MTA), in three divisions: boys/girls; men/women; and seniors (age 55+). Canine
competitors will be judged on distance/accuracy (toss and fetch). The cost for early registration
is $10 youth, $15 adults, and $10 canine. Add $5 if registering after August 6.
Competitors in the all around events must check-in at 9 a.m.; with events starting at 10 a.m. At
approximately 1 p.m., there will be demonstrations, skills clinics and lunch provided to
registered competitors. Check in for canines is at 2 p.m. with competition beginning at 3 p.m.

For more information or a registration form: www.eugene-or.gov/recathletics or call City of

Eugene Athletics, 541-682-5409

August Tree Climbing - Drop-in – August 18

Youth and adults age 10 and older are invited to take themselves to new heights! All climbing
gear and instruction provided. Wear close-toed shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Children
under 18 must have an adult sign a liability release form. All climbs are 9-10 a.m. The cost is
$10 and includes 2-3 climbs. On August 18, climb a tree in Maurie Jacobs Park, near the
soccer field. For information, call 541-682-5329.

Kidical Mass - Adaptive Recreation & Swim Ride - August 21

It’s the last ride before school starts, let’s make it count! We’ll be meeting at the Hilyard
Community Center to check out some of their cool adaptive bikes, do a ride around the
neighborhood, and then end up back at Amazon pool where we’ll get a special early entry into
the Rec. swim! Come check out a family tandem, a handcycle, or other interesting adaptive
bikes- you can even take it for a spin on our ride! Then join us for a special Kidical Mass swim
and BBQ! Hot Dogs, buns, and fixings will be provided (as well as the grill), bring along a food
or drink item to share if you can!

Thanks to the City of Eugene Hilyard Community Center and Amazon Pool staff for supporting
the ride! Join us Noon on Saturday, August 21, Hilyard Community Center (2580 Hilyard).
Register HERE so we make sure and have enough Pool Passes for everyone!

August Rock Climbing Drop-in – August 21 & 28

Come climb the basalt columns in Skinnner Butte Park at 2nd & Lincoln. Rock climbing
instructors will be on hand show you the “ropes”, or to help experienced climbers fine tune their
skills. Everyone, age 8 and up, is welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. All
equipment provided. Climbs are August 21 and 28, 9-11 a.m. Cost is $10; pay on site the day of
the climb.
 
Bike Shop Challenge – August 21
Bike to Shop Challenge, Saturday August 21st, 11:00 AM to 4 PM. Market of Choice, 29th and
Willamette. Healthy food samples, Pacific Source Ride for Health, bike safety/repair classes and
more. Call Jim at 541-686-0876 for more information. A BikeLane Bike for Health Project
http://www.bikelanecoalition.org/html/bike_to_shop.html

SmartTrips: Eugene – Sweet Treats Bicycle Ride – August 24

SmartTrips: Eugene presents our Sweet Treats Ride and would like to invite all in our
community to attend. We will meet at Tandy Turn Park on W. Tandy Turn and Sharon Way at
6pm on Tuesday, August 24th. We will ride to Prince Puckler’s Ice-Cream shop, Sweet Life
Patisserie, and Euphoria Chocolate Company. FREE treats will be provided at each stop. The
ride is approximately 9 miles. Come have fun with your neighbors and community members,
eat some delicious local sweets and then burn them off riding.

Breakfast at the Bridges – 24th Ave & Amazon Path – August 27

Visit us at the intersection of 24th Ave and Amazon Path from 7:00am to 9:30am on August
27th.
FREE coffee, bagels, Holy Donuts, bike safety check and bike registration. This year we are
partnering with Oregon Imaging Center and the Komen Foundation to raise awareness for the
Race for the Cure. Come on by and see what it’s all about.

Family Bike Trip Around the Mountain – August 27

Our next mountain bike adventure ought to be a great one. Kids and adults alike can hop on a
mountain bike and hit the best beginner trail around – The Salmon Creek Trail. This trip is for
beginners and advanced cyclers alike - no experience required.

"I loved it!",

- Youth, age 12

We provide transportation, bikes, helmets, and knowledgeable guides. So, come join the fun.
August 27, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, meet at the River House (301 N. Adams St, Eugene). Space is
limited and registration is required by August 20th, so register now at
http://www.eugene-or.gov/recenroll or call 541-682-5329 for assistance.

For more information, check out our website (www.tfk.catoregon.org ), or call 541-682-
6321. You can also see photos from previous trips at the "Gallery" on our website.

"It was super awesome!"

- Youth, age 11

This trip is a partnership between Trips for Kids-CAT and the City of Eugene’s River House.

The End of Summer Skate Competition – August 28

The End of Summer Skate Competition will be held on Saturday, August 28, 5 p.m., at
Willamalane Skatepark in Springfield. All ages, all abilities! Register at 4 p.m., $3 for
competitors; free for observers. Parent must register youth 18 and under. Come see some
great skating or compete yourself! They’ll be hot dogs, prizes and music. Helmets for riders
required at all times. 100% of proceeds will go to Skaters for Eugene Skateparks to fund the
Washington-Jefferson Skate Park. For more information www.skateeugene.org

4 Wineries on 2 Wheels – August 28

Come Home to Europe: 4 Wineries on 2 Wheels. French Style Winery Tour with catered lunch,
five star star/four course dinner at King Estate. Trip includes road support, winery tours, all food
and beverages, return home via luxury coach. Taking advanced discounted reservations now
for Saturday, August 28. Call 541-543-5986 or email: jimwilcox@comcast.net Space Limited.  

Last Sunday Longboard Nature Tour – August 29

Have you thought about longboarding as a mode of transportation?
Longboarding is often compared to surfing on concrete but on equipment that is similar to a
skateboard. On these beautiful summer days you’ve probably seen people cruising around
town on their longboards as a way to get from point A to point B. It is human powered and it’ll
get you sweating!

Have you ever tried longboarding? If you answered “yes” or “no” come join The City of Eugene
River House Outdoor Program environmental and skateboard instructors on a tour of Alton
Baker Park during our “Last Sunday Longboard Nature Tour”. You can join our environmental
and skateboard instructors on Sunday, August 29 @ Alton Baker Park from 9-11am. The
cost is only $5. Meet at the covered area near parking lots. This is a perfect way for family and
friends to learn to skate while exploring the local natural environment. Equipment is available
for loan. No pre-registration required. No experience is necessary. Participants under 18 must
have parent present to register. For more information call 541.682.6321.

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CITY RESOURCES
Report a Pothole Program
It's easy to report a pothole to the Eugene Public Works Maintenance Division! There is even a
handy online pothole reporting form available at www.eugene-or.gov/pothole! The form will ask
for some brief information about the pothole, including its location (if on the path, try to give as
much location info as possible). There's also a place for you to provide your contact
information. If you would prefer, you can call Public Works Maintenance at 541-682-4800
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and file the report over the phone.

If you'd like to follow up with the City after making a pothole request, just send an email to
pwmaintenance@ci.eugene.or.us 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 days. In
many cases we will immediately fill the pothole; however, in some cases we may choose to wait
to schedule an alternate treatment such as maintenance overlay. FMI: go to www.eugene‐
or.gov/pothole)

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Water Bottles to Benefit the Jane Higdon Foundation 
Honorary water bottles are being sold, with all proceeds going to help support the Jane Higdon
Memorial Fund. The water bottles are $5.00 and being sold at Newman’s Fish Co. at 1545
Willamette Street, Eugene. Jane was an avid cyclist. She wanted to make a difference in the
world and focused on ways to make her life more meaningful. She was tragically killed in 2006,
when she was struck by a truck while on a bicycle training ride on a beautiful Oregon rural road.

The Memorial Fund supports scholarships and grants to encourage girls and young women to
pursue healthy, active lifestyles and academic excellence. The Memorial Fund also makes
donations to non-profits that advocate and work for bicycling and pedestrian safety in Oregon.
Additional information can be found at: www.janehigdonfoundation.com

Don’t Forget to Purchase Your “Share the Road” License Plates

Oregon residents can help support cycling throughout Oregon by purchasing “Share the Road”
license plates from the Oregon State Department of Motor Vehicles. Proceeds go to the Bicycle 
Transportation Alliance and Cycle Oregon to help fund bicycle education and advocacy.
http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/vehicle/platenonprof.shtml#share

GOVERNMENT

Point2Point Solutions promotes and offers transportation options programs to the Lane County
region’s businesses, organizations, and educational institutions for their employees, staff and
students. It is supported by Lane County’s jurisdictions and is housed at Lane Transit District.
http://www.ltd.org/cs/csindex.html

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

www.keepusmoving.info This site is user friendly and contains regional information about the
transportation planning process, current projects, and information about transportation options.
The site is maintained by the Lane Council of Governments.

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) website includes links to the Oregon Bicycle
Manual 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 to
help them walk, bike, carpool, or ride LTD to school. We offer a SchoolPool, a free carpool-
match service. We can help parents find other students to form a walking or bicycling “school
bus.” Smart Ways to School also manages the free LTD pass program for students in grades 6-
12. Call 682-6212.

UO Bike Program now offers bicycle maintenance classes every term. Call 541-346-4365 or
come 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 responsible

transportation. With Oregon weather, bicycling in winter months can be discouraging and
challenging for those that may not have the proper riding gear. You'll find information in this site
about the availability of covered parking, safety recommendations, and a listing of local shops
where you may purchase adequate gear for the conditions.

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS:

The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) is a statewide organization that works to promote
bicycle use and safety and to improve bicycling conditions throughout the state of Oregon. In
the Eugene/Springfield area, the BTA's Bicycle Safety program brings safety education to
middle 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 the
company, commuting assistance and route planning; and the Premium Membership option that
includes membership in the League of American Bicyclists, The League Magazine, Bicycle
Magazine, Roadside assistance and the usual benefits of membership such as discounts at
participating bike shops. A discount is offered for those already members of other local cycling
organizations. For more information go to www.bikelanecoalition.org
Center for Appropriate Transport (CAT) is a non-profit organization committed to community
involvement in manufacturing, using, and advocating sustainable modes of transportation. The
first organization of its kind, the Center was founded in Eugene, Oregon in the fall of 1992.
Since that time the CAT has established a number of projects under one roof designed to
further this mission including Pedalers Express delivery service, education and youth programs,
Eugene Bicycle Works community bike shop, and more. CAT has also established an
apprenticeship program that focuses on cargo bike frame building. For more information, go to
www.catoregon.org

Eugene-Springfield Mossback Volkssport Club - Volkssports, literally "popular" or "folk" sports,

are organized walking, swimming, bicycling, roller skating, and cross-country skiing events
providing exercise that contributes to physical fitness. The Mossback Club usually meets on the
third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Willamalane Senior Adult Activity Center, 215
West C Street, Springfield. Please call 726-7169 or 747-6470, to verify meeting location. Club
events are listed and described at their website, www.mossbacks.org. For more information
contact Carmella at mossbacksclub@comcast.net .

GEARS (Greater Eugene Area Riders) invites the community to join club members on several
weekly bike rides. Rides vary in location, distance, and terrain. The main purpose of GEARs is
to foster bike riding. All cyclists must wear an ANSI or SNEL/ASTM approved helmet. Riders
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 times
and location go to www.eugenegears.org/

The Eugene Safe Routes to School Program is a community approach to encourage and enable
more people to walk and bike to school safely. We support schools and families in their efforts
to increase active transportation choices by supporting individual SRTS committees, growing
bicycle and pedestrian education for adults and children, and working to establish policies that
encourage healthy, fun, and safe transportation choices.

For more information contact Shane Rhodes at rhodes_sh@4j.lane.edu or 541-556-3553

Nordic Walkers: For more information on Nordic Walking classes and lesson costs contact
Barbara or Dan Gleason: 345-0450 or 345-3974 or email them at nordicwalkerbg@comcast.net
.

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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,
walkasmilein@gmail.com.

The Eugene Running Company offers a diverse series of walking and running groups for people
of all levels from beginner to the hard-core. All groups and training are lead in a fun and
supportive atmosphere. For more information on dates and times go to
www.eugenerunningcompany.com
Second Summer Tours is a group led by Rob Templin, a local rider in Eugene. Join Rob and
friends as he shares some of the ‘secret’ paths that will challenge you with tough climbs but
reward 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 wonderful
way to start the new year by making commitment to becoming more healthy and active, whether
you actually want to walk a marathon or not. Registered walkers meet once a month for a sit
down meeting of guest speakers who cover information about yoga for walkers, nutrition,
hydration, clothes, shoes, and mental training techniques. There is a large group walking every
Sunday. Beginning and intermediate mileage schedules are available. If you are interested,
please contact Kay Porter at 342-6875 or email kayporter1@comcast.net , or go to
www.thementalathlete.com for more information on times and cost.

Walk With Me! Walk the World with Tyler Burgess, fitness walking instructor and marathon
walking coach for the University of Oregon and Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon.
Tyler walks to see the world, whether it is a big city, foreign country or our own backyard. Free
walking tours take place on Tuesday nights from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Meet at the end of High
Street by the Campbell Senior Center. It is free, fun, and for beginners. For more information go
to www.walk-with-me.com

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