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I _ ~ ~ % I~' _ June 6, 2000 CONTACT: D ane Bishop, Alternative Modes Coordinator, 682-5218 From Public In rr~ation Section, 682-5523 FOR IMMED TE RELEASE PEOPLE-POWERED FRIDAYS PROMOTE PEDALING In an a ort to get more people walking and biking to work during the summer, the City of Eugene, LTD's ommuter Solutions, and PeaceHealth are co-sponsoring a program called "People Powered Friday The goal of the program is to have people walk and bike to work when it's convenient. Mast businesses and agencies have a relaxed dress code on Fridays -and what a great way to end the week It's fun, it saves money, it's healthy, and it contributes to a more livable community. And there are s me great prizes to give away. Here's how it works: • Sign p 8t the kick-off celebration at Alton Baker Park, Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be door prizes, free bike safety checks, family entertainment, music, and hands-on demonstrations. Individuals can also sign up by calling 682-5218 or on the Internet at www.ci.eugene. r.ws/pw/bike. • Walk or bike to work on the last three Fridays in June, or on another day of the week if that's more convenien . That's i ! All participants will be entered into a drawing to be held on each of the three "People Powered Friday " in June. The first drawing is June 16 at the Public Plaza at EWEB, the second drawing is June 23 on th bike path at 24`h and Amazon Parkway, and the third drawing is June 30 at LTD's Eugene Station 10"' & Olive). Entrants need not be present to win. Each drawing will be worth at least $150. Participants are invited to drop by for a free cup of coffee and surprise giveaways from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the drawing locations. Iublic Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us