Back Roads Bike Ride will Introduce Neighborhood

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C ~ D ~ May 17, 2005 ~~NTACT: Lee Shoemaker, (541) 682-5471 From Public Information Section, 682-5523 1=(~R IMMEDIATE RELEASE Back Roads Bike Ride will Introduce Neighborhood Residents of the Ferry Street Bridge area and the rest of the community will be introduced to back rods in the Ferry Street Bridge area on a bicycle ride hosted by the Eugene Bicycle Coalition. As part of a program to reduce strain on the city's local roads during the I-105 road closures slated for later this week, the Eugene Bicycle Coalition will introduce residents to quiet, convenient routes ~rpund the Ferry Street Bridge area for shopping, recreation, and commuting trips by bicycle. Thle rides will be at a relaxed pace, and will uncover connections not available to motorists. The $h~ort, enjoyable ride will begin at 6 p.m. at the parking lot of Alton Baker Park on Thursday, May 19. Participants should bring their bicycles and helmets. The rides will be free. Thee bicycle rides are part of a larger program conducted by Commuter Solutions, the Oregon ~~partment of Transportation, Lane Council of Governments, and the City of Eugene to help ~Ileviate traffic congestion on local roads during construction on I-105 and other local roadways phis spring and summer. Other strategies being promoted by the groups include: traveling at less bury times, carpooling with neighbors or coworkers, taking alternate routes, using transit, walking, ~n~d other alternatives to driving whenever possible. ~oryr more information on the bicycle rides, call 345-2110. I~a~ more information on getting around town during the construction, call Commuter Solutions at ~8~-613 or go to www.keepusmoving.info . f~alr more information regarding bike paths in Eugene, please call the City of Eugene's Bicycle and PeNde~trian Coordinator, Lee Shoemaker, 682-5471. Public Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: (54.1)682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us