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~~iirira~~ ~i~~~i~~~ <br /> I . <br /> September 9, 2008 <br /> I <br /> CONTACT: Cindy Clarke, Transportation Options Coordinator, 682-5285 <br /> Lee Shoemaker, Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator, 682-5471 <br /> l From Public Information Section, 682-5523 or 954-2938 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> LIGHTEN UP AT THE 2ND ANNUAL BIKE LIGHTS PARADE.. <br /> I <br /> The City of Eugene Transportation Options Program is partnering with the Greater Eugene <br /> I <br /> Area Riders (GEARs) to sponsor the Second Annual Bike Lights Parade as part of the 2008 <br /> Eugene Celebration. This year's parade will take place on Saturday, September 13, at 8:15 p.m. <br /> .starting near the corner of Eighth Avenue and Olive Street. It will begin with prizes awarded for <br /> <br /> j best decoration and best lighting design and culminate with cyclists illuminating the perimeter of <br /> the Eugene Celebration. <br /> In addition to registering for the parade, community members can purchase admission <br /> 'bracelets to the Eugene Celebration along with the registration for the Bike Lights Parade on the <br /> GEARs website at www.eugenegears.orq . Parade registration is $6 per entry or $15 with <br /> purchase of an admission bracelet to the Eugene Celebration. All proceeds from parade <br /> registration and Eugene Celebration admission bracelets will be used to assist and fund programs <br /> such as Safe Routes to School aimed at educating middle school students on bike safety and on <br /> bicycle education courses for adults in our local area. <br /> For additional information visit the GEARs website at www.eugenearears.org, or contact <br /> Cindy Clarke at 541-682-5285 or cindLr.j.clarkeCa~ci.eugene.or.us or Lee Shoemaker at 541-682- <br /> 5471 or lee.shoemakert~ci.eugene.or.us . <br /> Eugene Public Works • www.eugene-or.gov/pw <br /> 858 Pearl Street, Eugene, Oregon 97501 • 541-682-5523 • fax 541-682-6826 • e-mail pwadmin@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />