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I~~~ <br /> - ~ ~ <br /> _ - <br /> ~ ~ <br /> 1 <br /> May 7, 2007 <br /> I CONTACT: Rob Inerfeld, Senior Transportation Planner, 682-5343 <br /> From Public Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> FOR IMME©IATE RELEASE <br /> May 9 Pedestrian and Bicycle Workshop Focuses on Education and Encouragement <br /> Ideas on how to educate and encourage people to walk and bike are the focus of a <br /> workshop on May 9. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1376 <br /> Olive Street. Refreshments will be provided. <br /> The purpose of the workshop is to gather input on actions that can be taken to educate <br /> community members about walking and biking issues and to encourage people to walk and bike <br /> ~I <br /> <br /> j for transportation. <br /> I' The education and encouragement workshop is part of a series of events designed to <br /> i <br /> ~I, gather information and ideas that will become a part of the City of Eugene Strategic Pedestrian <br /> and Bicycle Plan. The goal of the year-long strategic planning process is to identify tangible <br /> methods of making Eugene a more walkable and bikeable community. <br /> The evening agenda includes a presentation on the City's current educational and <br /> <br /> ~ promotional efforts, interactive small group discussions centered on the themes of community <br /> culture, increasing use, safety, and connectivity and accessibility, and opportunities to suggest <br /> I'~~ and comment on new educational and promotional ideas. <br /> i <br /> <br /> i <br /> For more information contact Rob Inerfeld, Senior Transportation Planner, at 541-682- <br /> 5343 or rob.inerfeld@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> I <br /> Eugene Public Works • www.eugene-or.gov/pw <br /> 858 Pearl Street, Eugene, Oregon 97501 • 541-682-5523 • fax 541-682-6826 • e-mail pwadmin@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />