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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />DATE: June 28, 2013 <br /> <br />CONTACT: Lindsay Selser, Transportation Options Coordinator, 541-682-5094 <br /> <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> <br />Calling All Superheroes! Sunday Streets Needs Volunteers <br /> <br />Eugene Sunday Streets still needs more than 100 volunteers to make a major downtown event on <br />July 21 safe and fun for everyone. <br />Intersection “superheroes” are especially needed. Intersection superheroes help direct traffic <br />flow, answer questions, redirect neighborhood traffic, and set up or take down barricades at their <br />designated intersection. There are two shifts available: 10:45 a.m. to 2: p.m., and 1:45 to 4:30 p.m. If you <br />are interested in volunteering, please go to www.eugene-or.gov/essvolunteer to sign up, or call the <br />Eugene Sunday Streets volunteer coordinator at 541-501-0356. <br />This summer marks the third year of Eugene Sunday Streets, a free event that focuses on building <br />community and promoting active lifestyles. On two Sundays -- July 21 and September 8 -- from 11:30 a.m. <br />to 4 p.m. people will be able to walk, roll, bike, and dance in the streets along a car-free route. The first <br />event will be held in downtown Eugene and the second event will be held in the Bethel neighborhood. <br />Sunday Streets Downtown is presented by the City of Eugene, in partnership with the TrackTown <br />City Center Mile and a fast-paced Rolf Prima Downtown Criterium bicycle race from 7 a.m. to noon <br />presented by dark:30 sports. Kesey Square and Monroe Park will feature major activity centers along the <br />route. The Summer in the City activity center in Kesey Square will include a beer garden, public art <br />unveiling, obstacle course, and pedal-powered music stage featuring DJ Food Stamp, Texas Toasters, and <br />Late for Dinner. Monroe Park will feature Eugene yoga classes, children’s Burley MyKick push-bike races, <br />circus arts and gymnastics for all ages, and live musical performances by Water Tower, the North Eugene <br />Ukulele Orchestra, RevelleveR, and Kudana marimba group. Local businesses along the route will also be <br />providing free samples and specials on the day of the event. <br />With no designated start or finish, the two-way car-free route can be enjoyed by foot, bicycle, <br />roller skates, or dancing at everyone’s own pace. The event is designed to get the entire community <br />outside, having fun and enjoying healthy activities in Eugene’s public spaces while showing how easy it is <br />to get around by human-powered transportation. <br />To volunteer or learn more about Eugene Sunday Streets go to www.eugenesundaystreets.org or <br />call 541-501-0356. <br /> <br />Public Works Administration ● City of Eugene ● 101 E. Broadway, Suite 400, Eugene, OR 97401 <br />www.eugene-or.gov/pw <br />Phone 541-682-8421 ● Fax 541-682-6826 ● <br />