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i% i~ G = <br /> <br /> iMay 3, 2005 <br /> CpNtACT: Lee Shoemaker, (541) 682-5471 <br /> <br /> ':From Public Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> FdR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> Neighborhood Bicycling Reduces Traffic Congestion <br /> <br /> ::Residents of the Ferry Street Bridge area and the rest of the community will be introduced to back <br /> roads in the Ferry Street Bridge area on a bicycle ride hosted by the Eugene Bicycle Coalition. As <br /> pert of a program to reduce strain on the city's local roads during the I-105 road closures slated for <br /> <br /> ;;layer this month, the Eugene Bicycle Coalition will introduce residents to quiet, convenient routes <br /> <br /> !around the Ferry Street Bridge area for shopping, recreation, and commuting trips by bicycle. The <br /> rides will be at a relaxed pace, and will uncover connections not available to motorists. The short, <br /> enjoyable rides will begin at 6 p.m. at the parking lot of Alton Baker Park on May 5 and May 19. <br /> Participants should bring their bicycles and helmets. The rides will be free. <br /> <br /> !The bicycle rides are part of a larger program conducted by Commuter Solutions, the Oregon <br /> <br /> ~D~p~rtment of Transportation, Lane Council of Governments, and the City of Eugene to help <br /> <br /> jallleviate traffic congestion on local roads during construction on I-105 and other local roadways <br /> <br /> ~tf7is spring and summer. Other strategies being promoted by the groups include: traveling at less <br /> busy times, carpooling with neighbors or coworkers, taking alternate routes, using transit, walking, <br /> <br /> sand Other alternatives to driving whenever possible. <br /> <br /> !For more information on the bicycle rides, call 345-2846. <br /> For more information on getting around town during the construction, call Commuter Solutions at <br /> 6$2-6213. <br /> For more information regarding bicycling in Eugene, please call the City of Eugene's Bicycle and <br /> .Pedestrian Coordinator, Lee Shoemaker, 682-5471. <br /> Publlc Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541)682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />