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,o , ~ _ ~ ~ <br /> _ <br /> June 29, 2 06 <br /> CONTACT Cindy Clarke, Transportation Options Coordinator, 682-5285 <br /> Lee Shoemaker, Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator, 682-5471 <br /> <br /> i <br /> <br /> ~ From Publi Information Section, 682-5523 or 954-2938 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> JULY-IN-MOTION CELEBRATES WALKING AND BIKING IN EUGENE <br /> Cel brate walking and biking in Eugene by being part of July-in-Motion! July-in-Motion <br /> features a umber of activities throughout the month, including bike rides geared toward riders of <br /> varying skit level, walking tours, and other fun and educational events. Highlights include Bike <br /> Fest 06 - A Weekend of Bike Themed Films sponsored by DIVA, a public lecture on bicycle laws <br /> by attorney Ray Thomas, and the People Powered Festival on July 27. <br /> Mos rides and walks are coordinated by leaders from local clubs such as the Greater <br /> Eugene Ar a Riders (GEARs), the Obsidians, and other community groups. A complete calendar <br /> <br /> I of July-in-M tion events can be viewed by going to www.eugene-or.gov and clicking on the <br /> People Po eyed Festival link. <br /> All ho re ister on the Jul -in-Motion websi h <br /> g y to ave a chance to win pnzes offered by local <br /> businesses Residents and commuters in Eugene may register by entering online and making a <br /> commitmen to utilizing non-motorized transportation at least once each week during the month of <br /> July. Regis ration information is also available at WheelWorks, Paul's Bicycle Way of Life, Collins <br /> Cycle Shop Blue Heron Bicycles, Hutch's, Bike Barn, and REI. <br /> July in-Motion will culminate with the People Powered Festival on Thursday, July 27, from <br /> 4 to 7 p.m. n the East Park block in downtown Eugene. The festival event includes live music by <br /> local band iffle, an exhibition from the McCornack Unicycle Club, the Maltese Fulcrum Kinetic <br /> Sculpture, f e ice cream from Prince Pucklers, and information and prizes from local bike shops <br /> and manufa turers. The Center for Appropriate Transportation (CAT) will be on hand to provide <br /> free valet bi ycle parking. <br /> July- n-Motion and the People Powered Festival are sponsored by the City of Eugene, <br /> Commuter olutions, and PeaceHealth to encourage biking and walking in our community. For <br /> more inform tion, contact Transportation Options Coordinator Cindy Clarke at 682-5285. <br /> Eugene Public Works • www.eugene-or.gov/pw <br /> 858 Pearl Str et, Eugene, Oregon 97501 •541-682-5523 • fax 541-682-6826 • e-mail pwadmin@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br /> i <br /> <br /> i <br /> <br />