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i~ .iD ,Cs i~ <br /> June 1, 2005 <br /> CONTACT: Cindy Clarke, Transportation Options Coordinator, 682-5285 <br /> ':From Public Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> Avoid the Traffic -People Power and WlN! <br /> f Registrations for the 6th Annual People Powered Fridays are currently being accepted <br /> on the City of Eugene website (www.ci.eugene.or.us), at all three Eugene Public Library <br /> branches or at any of our Grand Prize sponsors. This years prizes include a Fuji Regis <br /> <br /> f~ <br /> bicycle from WheelWorks, a Raleigh C30 bicycle from Paul's Bicycle Way of Life, a bicycle <br /> accessories kit from Collins Cycle Shop, an outdoor clothing package from REI, and two <br /> complete sets of raingear from Burley Design Cooperative. All who register are eligible to <br /> win any of the grand prizes, T-shirts, and other great prizes. <br /> People Powered Fridays is an opportunity for residents and commuters in the Eugene <br /> area to take advantage of our wonderful summer weather and find a fun way to avoid traffic <br /> congestion, save money, and also improve their health and the livability of our community. <br /> To participate, people agree to leave their cars at home at least one day a week during the <br /> summer months and bike, walk, or use anon-motorized transportation option to work. <br /> Free coffee and pastries from Full City Coffee Roasters and Bagel Sphere will be offered <br /> at the three celebrations held on the third Friday of each month this summer. A Fuji Regis <br /> bicycle from WheelWorks will be given away as the first grand prize at the celebration on <br /> June 17th. The June 17th celebration will be on the southeast side of the Ferry Street Bridge <br /> 'near the DeFazio Pedestrian Bridge. Other celebrations will be held on July 15th near 18th <br /> and Chambers and on August 19th near South Eugene High School on the Amazon Path. <br /> For more information on People Powered Fridays, please contact Cindy Clarke at 682- <br /> 5285 or Lee Shoemaker at 682-5471. <br /> Public Works. • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 974Q1 <br /> Phone: (541)682-5262 + FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />