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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />July 29, 2010 <br /> <br />CONTACT: <br />David Roth, Associate Transportation Planner, 541-682-5727 <br /> <br />From Public Information Section, 541-682-5523 or 541-954-2938 <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> <br /> <br />Eugene Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Web Site Goes Live <br /> <br />It’s no secret that Eugene is known as one of the best cities in the nation for walking and <br />biking, and a new web site makes it easy for community members to offer their ideas for making <br />Eugene’s bicycle and pedestrian facilities even more user-friendly. <br /> Local residents walk and bike at much higher rates for both recreation and <br />transportation in comparison to residents of other similarly-sized cities around the country. <br />What makes Eugene stand out? One of the key factors is a well-developed pedestrian and <br />bicycle network of shared-use paths, bike lanes, sidewalks and the numerous non-motorized <br />bridges across major waterways and highways. <br />This alternate modes transportation network began in the early 1970s. Every 10 to 15 <br />years since then, the City of Eugene has engaged its citizens in a comprehensive review of <br />projects, policies and programs to further enhance the local transportation system. Currently, <br />City staff and a consultant team are leading a project to update Eugene’s Pedestrian and <br />Bicycle Master Plan by engaging community members in a dialogue on the needs for active <br />transportation projects and policies to create an even more walkable and bikeable community. <br />As a first step in opening the dialogue, a project web site designed to solicit feedback <br />from the community is now live. Community members can provide comments, suggestions and <br />use an interactive mapping tool to identify barriers to walking and biking. The web site is located <br />at www.eugenepedbikeplan.org. <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 />