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