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1 ~ i-~ <br /> June 30, 2000 <br /> CONTACT: Diane Bishop, Alternative Modes Coordinator, 682-5218 <br /> From Public In ornlation Section, 682-5523 <br /> FOR II\~IMED ATE RELEASE <br /> PEOf~LE-POWERED FRIDAYS PROMOTE PEDALING, PEUL+'S'I'RIANS, Atoll <br /> PERSEVERANCE <br /> Thanks] to all participants who made the commitment to commute by walking or bicycling one <br /> day a week on ~`ach of the three "People Powered Fridays" in June. 'the drawings are over but it's never <br /> too late to start people-powered commute. Everyone was awinner- prizes included better health, <br /> some extra time, outside, and a lot of fun! "I ride for the joy of it. Riding is a wonderful way to start the <br /> day, and a great way to relax afterward," commented one participant. <br /> Rick Gi}erra of the City of Eugene won a Specialized "Hard Rock Sport" mountain bike donated <br /> by Collins Cycl I Shop and PeaceHealth at the drawing on June 16th, <br /> Hannah Hynes-Petty of Patterson Family School won a $100 gift certificate donated by <br /> SportHill, a full set of rain gear from Jackson & Gibbons, and running shoes from Run Pro on June 23rd, <br /> Natalie Harms of Eugene Family YMCA won a GT "Windstream" Retro Cruiser donated by <br /> Paul's Bicycle ay of Life and LTD's Commuter Solutions on June 30. <br /> Coffee t the morning drawings tivas donated by Fu11 City, and pastries were donated by The <br /> French Hom anc~ Berry Vine. LTD and Pacific Cascade Federal Credit Union supplied door prizes. Stay <br /> tuned for information on upcoming city-sponsored events encouraging commuters to explore additional <br /> <br /> transportation options this fall. <br /> Public !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 />