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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />January 20, 2010 <br /> <br />CONTACT: <br />Linday Selser, Transportation Planning Technician, 541-682-5094 <br /> <br />From Public Information Section, 682-5523 or 541-954-2938 <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Fourth Annual Walking and Biking Summit Slated for January 23 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />The fourth annual Walking and Biking Summit will be held Saturday, January 23, from 9 <br />a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sheldon Community Center, 2445 Willakenzie Road. Doors will open at 8:30 <br />a.m. for registration. <br />This year the summit will help kick off Eugene’s new pedestrian and bicycle master <br />planning process. Speakers include Mayor Piercy, pedestrian expert Ellen Vanderslice with <br />Willamette Pedestrian Coalition, and Bill Nesper of the League of American Bicyclists. Nesper <br />also will present Mayor Piercy with Eugene’s Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community Award. <br />A fun fashion show will highlight local walking, biking and skating gear, and many area <br />organizations and businesses will be on hand to showcase their goods and information. Free <br />childcare will be provided for children over 2 ½ years old (please RSVP with Tracy at 541-682- <br />5291). Free valet bike parking will be provided on site along with breakfast and light <br />refreshments for all participants. <br />For more information please see www.eugene-or.gov/walkbike or call Lindsay Selser at <br />541-682-5094. <br /># # # <br /> <br /> <br />Public Works Administration ? City of Eugene ? 101 E. Broadway, Suite 400, Eugene, OR 97401 <br />Phone 541-682-8421 ? Fax 541-682-6826 ? www.eugene-or.gov/pw <br />