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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />DATE: <br />August 27, 2012 <br /> <br /> <br />CONTACT: Lindsay Selser, Transportation Options Coordinator, 541-682-5094 <br /> <br />From Public Information Section, 541-682-2739 <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> <br />Eugene Sunday Streets Looking for 100+ Volunteers <br /> <br />This summer marks the second year of Eugene Sunday Streets, a free event that focuses on <br />building community and promoting an active lifestyle. On Sunday, September 9, from noon to 4 p.m., <br />thth <br />there will be a car-free route along portions of West 24 Avenue, Agate Street, 19 Avenue, <br />th <br />University Street, Potter Street, 27 Avenue and Hilyard Street that opens the streets for people to <br />walk, roll and dance through the streets. <br />Eugene Sunday Streets still needs more than 100 volunteers to make this event safe and fun <br />for everyone. The position in most need of volunteers is “Intersection Superheroes,” who help direct <br />traffic flow, answer questions, and set up or take down barricades at their designated intersection.. <br />There are two shifts available: from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and from 1:45 to 4:15 p.m. Volunteers can <br />work one shift and then still have time leftover to enjoy the event. All volunteers receive a free <br />Sunday Streets T-shirt and will be entered into a raffle to win prizes from local businesses like Ume <br /> <br />Grill and Off the Waffle.If you are interested in volunteering, go to www.eugenesundaystreets.org to <br />sign up, or call the Eugene Sunday Streets Volunteer Coordinator at 541-501-0390. <br />This fun, free event is presented by the City of Eugene. Amazon, University and Washburne <br />parks will be featured as major activity centers along the route. Activities include live music stages, <br />try-for-free yoga classes, hula hooping, dancing and much more. With no designated start or finish, <br />the two-way route can be enjoyed by walking, cycling, roller skating, skateboarding or dancing at <br />your own pace. The event is designed to get the entire community outside, having fun and enjoying <br />healthy activities in Eugene’s public spaces while showing how easy it is to get around without a car. <br />Eugene Sunday Streets will highlight the many amenities and local businesses in the <br />Fairmount, South University and Amazon neighborhoods. Although neighbors are encouraged to <br />limit or postpone driving between 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the day of the event, there will be a <br />number of designated intersections where residents can access their homes and local businesses. <br />To volunteer or learn more about Eugene Sunday Streets, go to <br />www.eugenesundaystreets.org or contact the City of Eugene Transportation Planning Office at 541- <br />682-5094 or SundayStreets@ci.eugene.or.us. <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 />