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1 Abike-friendly city A model bicycle city Recent additions and improvements to an I recently had the pleasure of visiting Eu- already admirable bicycle system display Eu- gene and experiencing its wonderful bicycle gene's commitment to area cyclists and to pro- facilities. For Portland, where a mere 2 per- moting alternative methods of transportation. cent of our street system is equipped with bicy- In r nse to the mandate of the Central cle lanes or paths, Eugene serves as both an ~ inspiration and a model. Area Transportation Study to "equally serve Ili Our goal in Portland is to increase the the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, transif users share of trips by bicycle from about 3 percent more than three miletys of bikue lanes ou down- to 10 percent over the next 20 years. For Eu- town streets. The newly designated. bike lanes gene, where close to 10 percent of trips are on Eighth, .11th, 13th, Charnelton and Lincoln already made by bicycle, 20 percent and high- should increase travel safety for motorists as er is entirely possible! well as cyclists in the~downtown area. Let Eugene be the first American city to Mayor Ruth Bascomb recently-inaugurated approach the bicycle use seen in many Europe- the new millrace section of the bike path, a an cities, which are as a result more energy- quiet little area winding:along the.old_mlllrace. efficient and practically free of transportation- ,After feeding the docks` along the millrace, related pollution, congestion and noise. Let Eu- ride through Alton Baker Park and appreciate gene continue to be a national leader in use of the smooth ride on the recently widened and the most practical, clean and appropriate form realigned section: of transport available! Eugene is known as abike-friendly city. I MIA BIRK am pleased to note our city's recommitment to Bicycle program coordinator our bicycle system. City of Portland LYNDA CHRISTIANSEN Eugene I