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BIKE PATROL NEWS RELEASE Page 2 <br /> July 16, 1993 <br /> The idea of using bicycles in the parking enforcement program was <br /> suggested', by the city's parking control team during the Eugene Decisions <br /> process. After checking with other communities that have successfully used <br /> bicycle atrols in their parking programs, the city worked with local <br /> bicyclin advocates to come up with a workable program for Eugene. <br /> "We need to diversify our transportation system, and a parking patrol <br /> that used human-powered vehicles is a step in that direction," says Jan <br /> VanderTu~n, director of the local Center for Appropriate Transport, which has <br /> worked with the city on the bicycle patrol program. "It can be done in the <br /> city eas ly, and it even uses a locally produced product that support local <br /> industry " <br /> During the first phase of the program, the city will rent a bicycle to <br /> evaluate various options that may improve efficiency. At least for now, the <br /> lack of ~ cover means that the bicycle will be used primarily for <br /> fair-weather patrols. But Kronholm sees the pedal patrol fitting right into <br /> the city's goal of increased use of transportation alternatives. <br /> "We're committed to making this a regular mode of transportation," said <br /> <br /> Kronhol ml. <br /> t <br /> <br />