Thomas Hoffman
Man I love it when old rock stars give back to the community..
What..?
Its not THAT David Roth?
Oops..Nevermind..
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From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
Behalf Of Eric Selker
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 3:10 PM
To: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Invitation to Eugene Biking/Walking "Summit" Oct 7
I encourage anyone interested in cycling in/around Eugene (and/or walking in
Eugene) to attend an event organized by David Roth (City of Eugene) and
others. The following information provided by David describes the Oct. 7th
"summit". Note that more information can be obtained on line (see end of
message below).
-e
Eugene Walking and Biking Summit
October 7th, 2006
University of Oregon
Erb Memorial Union
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
On Saturday, October 7th from 8:30 to 1:00 pm, YOU are invited to kick
off a new pedestrian and bicycle strategic planning process for the City
of Eugene. The summit is free and open to the public, so bring your
friends and neighbors. Breakfast (coffee and pastries) and lunch will
be provided for free to summit participants.
Called the number one "Green City" in America by the Green Guide and
ranked "Silver" by the League of American Bicyclists, Eugene is highly
regarded nationally as a great place to bike and walk. But, what can we
do to make it even better? The City of Eugene desires your input on ways
to make the community a safer and more inviting place to bike and walk.
Join us at the Eugene Walking and Biking Summit for a day filled with
fun and informational workshops and engaging speakers. Your input at the
summit will help guide the direction of the strategic planning process
designed to make Eugene a better place for pedestrians and cyclists.
Immediately following the summit, participants are invited to join City
staff on walking and biking tours of Eugene.
Potential workshop topics include:
Sharing the Road
* A perennial issue in our community and nationwide. Pedestrians,
bicycles and cars use the same space to travel, but due to varying speed
differentials, individual behavior, and sometimes inattention and
flagrant disregard for the law, conflicts commonly occur. What can we do
to promote sharing the road between these different users?
Safe Routes to School & Active Youth
* Why are there so many fewer children walking or riding their
bikes to school today than in the past? An informational discussion on
topics surrounding youth and transportation. How can children safely
walk and bike to and from school, sporting events and other activities?
The Business of Biking and Walking
* Eugene is home to several prominent bicycle and accessory
manufacturers as well as numerous bicycle and walking retail stores.
What makes these local Eugene businesses successful, what can be learned
from their stories and how can the community help grow this segment of
the economy?
Encouraging Biking and Walking
* Data shows that between 3 and 5 percent of daily trips in Eugene
are made by bike or on foot. Why don't more people choose to walk or
ride a bike for short trips and work commutes in our community? Is it
the weather, the topography, land use patterns, or is it simply force of
habit influencing people's travel behavior? This session will explore
methods for encouraging walking and biking in Eugene.
Innovations in Design
* Eugene is home to many innovative pedestrian and bicycle
infrastructure features. This session will look at Eugene's own
innovative designs, but will also examine unique and effective features
from other places. We will discuss opportunities to implement these
features in our community.
Gateway to Tourism and Recreation
* Eugene is nationally recognized as a tourist destination
bringing thousands of out of state visitors each year. Many of those
visitors come specifically for biking and walking and many more
participate in biking or walking during their stay. Is Eugene doing all
it can to be known as a destination for biking and walking? Eugene and
surrounding rural areas also provide local residents with abundant
opportunities for biking and walking recreation. Are the recreational
needs of the community being met by the existing walking and biking
infrastructure?
Effective Advocacy for Biking and Walking
* What does it take to see an improved environment for biking and
walking? This session will focus on methods for building effective
advocacy for bicycling and walking. Whether as an individual or as part
of a larger group effort, what can you do to make the community better
for bicycling and walking?
Register for the Eugene Walking and Biking Summit here:
www.eugene-or.gov/walkbike or by calling 346-3889 (Registration is
encouraged but not required).
For additional information, or if you can't make the summit and want to
be contacted about future events, contact David Roth, City of Eugene
Public Works, 682-5727 or david.f.roth@ci.eugene.or.us
Summit website: www.eugene-or.gov/walkbike
Eric U. Selker
Institute of Molecular Biology
University of Oregon
1370 Franklin Blvd.
Eugene, OR 97403-1229
phone: (541) 346-5193
FAX: (541) 346-5891
selker@molbio.uoregon.edu