<br /> _ <br /> ~ ~ <br /> A° <br /> October 2, 006 <br /> CONTACT: David Roth, Transportation Planning Technician, 682-5727 <br /> From Publi Information Section, 682-5523 or 954-2938 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> City eeks Community's Input on Making Eugene Better for Walking and Biking <br /> Co munity members are encouraged to attend the Eugene Walking and Biking Summit. <br /> The summi will be held at the Erb Memorial Union at the University of Oregon on Saturday, <br /> October 7, rom 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is <br /> encourage ,but not required. Participants can register before the event by going to www.eu~ene- <br /> or. ov/walk ike or by calling 346-3889. <br /> The Walking and Biking Summit is the kick off event of a new strategic pedestrian and <br /> biking plan ing process for the City of Eugene. Goals of the summit and the broader planning <br /> process ar to involve and engage the public in coming up with ideas to make Eugene a better <br /> city to walk and bike in. <br /> The summit agenda includes presentations by elected officials, panel discussions with <br /> walking an biking experts, citizen input activities and walking and biking tours of Eugene. <br /> Breakfast nd lunch will be provided free to participants. <br /> For dditional information, or for those who can't make the summit and want to be <br /> contacted bout future events, contact David Roth, City of Eugene Public Works, 682-5727 or <br /> david.f.roth ci.eu ene.or.us <br /> Eugene Public Works • www.eugene-or.gov/pw <br /> 858 Pearl S reef, Eugene, Oregon 97501 • 541-682-5523 • fax 541-682-6826 • e-mail pwadmin@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />