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~ ' ~ ~ ~ <br /> U ly 9, 2004 <br /> IC NTACT: Cind Clarke, Transportation Options Coordinator, 682-5285 <br /> F m Public Infor ation Section, 682-5523 <br /> ~ R IMMEDIAT RELEASE <br /> P OPLE POWE ED FRIDAYS ISN'T JUST FOR FRIDAYS <br /> City of Eu ene Facilities Project Manager, Allan Stockier plans to use his kayak to assist him with <br /> hi work commut Stockier says "Incorporating a little fresh air and fun into my work commute is a great <br /> uv y to start my d y." Great prizes donated by local businesses such as clothing packages, a new bicycle, <br /> bi ycle accessori sand bicycle trailer are just a few of the rewards that registered commuters could win. <br /> People P veered Fridays will hold its July Celebration Event on Friday, July 16th near 18th and <br /> C ambers begin ing at 7 AM until 8:30 AM. People Powered Fridays is an annual summer promotion that <br /> ~e~courages non- otorized methods of transportation reducing impact on the transportation system and is <br /> <br /> ~I 'fo residents and commuters in the Eugene area who are interested in having fun during their commute <br /> <br /> +~r wile improving t e livability of the community. The benefits include improved air quality, improved fitness <br /> ~f those who pa icipate, a reduction in traffic congestion and, if sustained, a reduction in road degradation. <br /> A I that is reques ed of participants is a commitment to bike, walk, or use some other manual alternative to <br /> ~d iving one day a ch week during the summer months. <br /> Registrati ns for People Powered Fridays are still being accepted on the City of Eugene website <br /> .ci.eugene. r.us); at all three Eugene Public Library branches; at Sheldon, Amazon, and Echo Hollow <br /> Ep ols, and at ea h of the grand prize donors' retail locations: WheelWorks, Paul's Bicycle Way of Life, <br /> '~C Ilins Cycle Sh p, and REI. All who register are eligible to win great prizes, including T-shirts, a Fuji <br /> YB ulevard bicycl from WheelWorks, a bicycle accessories package from Collins Cycle Shop, a deluxe <br /> cl thing package from REI, and a $150 in goods or services from Paul's Bicycle Way of Life, and a Nomad <br /> tr filer with cargo ack from Burley Design Cooperative . <br /> For more information on People Powered Fridays, contact Cindy Clarke at 682-5285 or Diane <br /> B~shop at 682-54 1. <br /> Publi 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 />