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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />April 14, 2011 <br /> <br />CONTACT: <br />Lee Shoemaker, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, 541-682-5471 <br /> <br />From Public Information Section, 541-682-5523 or 541-954-2938 <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> <br /> <br />Eugene Residents Sought for Bicycle and Pedestrian Panel <br /> <br />The City of Eugene seeks residents who are interested in serving on the Bicycle and <br />Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). BPAC advises the City of Eugene staff, community <br />organizations, and partner agencies on implementation of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Strategic <br />Plan, represents community and constituent interests in transportation planning decisions, and <br />provides feedback to staff on projects relating to walking and bicycling. <br />BPAC members are playing a vital role in developing the next Pedestrian and Bicycle <br />Master Plan which will shape the future of the pedestrian and bicycling system for the next 20 <br />years and make Eugene an even greater city for walking and biking. <br />Recruitment is under way to fill four vacancies for one- and two-year terms. Applicants <br />must be Eugene residents and willing to attend monthly meetings and read background <br />materials provided by city staff. Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed. <br />Applications are available online at www.eugene-or.gov/bpac or pick up an application at <br />the City of Eugene Engineering office, 99 E. Broadway, Suite 400, in downtown Eugene. <br />The deadline for submitting applications is April 29, 2011. For more information, contact <br />Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Lee Shoemaker at 541-682-5471 or e-mail <br />lee.shoemaker@ci.eugene.or.us. <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 />