Campaign general meeting two -
In this upcoming meeting we’ll review our goal and the grouping of our strategies and activities from last meeting. Then we’ll add whatever seems to be missing. As quickly as possible we’ll designate some logical categories and split into smaller action groups.

When?
Friday, Jan. 27th – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Where?
Agate Alley Laboratory Restaurant, 2645 Willamette St., on the east side. In the banquet/meeting room.
(If you’re hungry or thirsty you’ll be able to order food and drink.)

In the meantime -
Do you have something to contribute to the campaign’s list of strategies and actions? Would you like to clarify anything which you offered at the Jan. 13 meeting? Please send to: input@bikewillamette.com

Questions?
Reply to this message or call 541-954-3843

See you on Friday!

Paul, Kelsey, Courtney, Hans

Bike Willamette Campaign meeting one recap:
The Willamette Street Campaign for dedicated bicycle access rolled out to an astounding start on Jan. 13th. Fifty-five energized and creative people gathered with less than 24 hours notice! After a statement of the campaign goal and a brief recounting of recent planning activity involving south Willamette Street, we circled the room for self-introductions of participants.

The majority of the meeting time was spent generating strategies and actions that will lead to dedicated bike access. The over-seventy contributions were as varied as engaging with local businesses to regularly *practicing*/experiencing our *vision* of riding on South Willamette at 8AM on Saturdays.

Coming soon will be a draft compilation of strategies and actions sorted by categories. The categories could be the basis for establishing committees/work groups. Expect this list to arrive before our upcoming meeting.

When?
Tomorrow night, Friday, Jan. 13th – gather at 5:30 – begin discussion at 6:00 p.m. – continue to 7:30 or 8:00 p.m.

Where?
Agate Alley Laboratory Restaurant on East side of Willamette between 26th and 27th Ave. In the banquet/meeting room. (If you’re hungry or thirsty you’ll be able to get food and drink.)

First steps?
First up is this initial planning meeting to create a group who’s goal would be to gain dedicated bike access along S. Willamette St. Everyone interested in being involved should come! Or, if you can’t attend, be sure to respond to this email so we can keep you posted. Certainly there will be many opportunities to lead and to participate in the campaign.The purpose of this meeting will be to identify those who might play an active role and to begin to explore strategies and activities which will accomplish our goal.

KVAL NEWS: South Willamette: How will bikes fit in?

Video of biking South Willamette St.

A Willamette St. redesign from 24th Ave. to 29th Ave. is underway and moving in a disturbing direction. State of Oregon and Eugene transportation plans call for substantial increases in the use of non-motorized vehicles, yet the current Willamette St. draft design plan calls for the same old four lanes of auto traffic with bicycles left to use sidewalks and the existing perimeter routes.

At Arriving By Bike we envision a future with convenient, direct bicycle access ‘to’ businesses along Willamette St. and we believe you want that also. It’s important to speak up now. Don’t be dis- suaded by talk of ‘changes’ later, it’s imperative that the design concept plan include bicycling on Willamette St.

Contact: patricia.thomas@ci.eugene.or.us • www.eugene-or.gov/SWillamette • 541-682-5561

We’re going to start at Arriving By Bike for a fun cruise with all of our picnic food and gear (grills and ice chests for sure!) and end up at a nice picnic spot.

Maybe we ought to bring a few huge bags for cargo bike sack races?

Ross Evans, Founder, Inventor and President of Xtracycle will be there to join with Eugene bicyclists in a celebration of cargo hauling.

What fun! Tell your friends and start planning the best ice chests, grill, and passenger hauling methods.

Everyone is invited, regardless of bike style, and it should be a spectacle to see all the cargo bikes together!

About the Travoy:  The revolutionary Travoy helps you do more on your bike. Providing a safe, hassle-free way to haul and transport almost anything, from a week’s worth of groceries, a change of clothes for the office or up to 60 lb. of cargo.

Arriving By Bike will  be providing minor repairs and friendly biking advice and there will be free coffee, bike blended smoothies, bagels,  and bike bells. Help us celebrate summer biking and walking in Eugene!

The event features a 3 mile, car-FREE route that opens the streets for people to walk, bike, and roll, connecting the Downtown and Whiteaker neighborhoods. There will also be two activity centers at Skinners Butte Park and Washington/Jefferson Park, that will host try for FREE fitness classes, circus arts – FREE outside yoga – slacklining – dancing … – live music and much more!

Live Music at Washington-Jefferson Park includes: Conjugal Visitors, Kingdom County and Dream Dusters Experience!

We are currently recruiting volunteers. We need volunteers the week before and on the day of the event. Volunteer shifts the day of the event are in 2-hour increments, ensuring that everyone has time to enjoy the event themselves, please email Casey at sundaystreets@ci.eugene.or.us to volunteer.

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact us sundaystreets@ci.eugene.or.us

We are also looking for merchants and healthy food vendors, for more info, contact us at sundaystreets@ci.eugene.or.us

If you have any questions regarding the event, please feel free to call us at (541)682-5094 or sundaystreets@ci.eugene.or.us

The plan: Gather your bikes and family and friends and ride off for some yummy homemade, whole-­grain, pancakes topped with locally grown berries and whipped cream.

Optional 9:00 A.M. meet-up at Arriving By Bike for a group ride to the Spencer Creek Grange. 10 mile round-trip romp at a casual pace.

Music by the OLD TIME FIDDLERS!

And don’t forget the event is a fundraiser for building renovations at the Spencer Creek Grange.

Advance ticket sales only so they can prep for the proper amount of people. Stop by or call Arriving By Bike or Paul’s Bicycle Way of Life for tickets- adults $7, kids under ten $4.

The Place: Spencer Creek Grange 86013 Lorane Hwy. (corner of McBeth)  Driving? $2 Carbon Tax!

Want to know more about the destination? spencercreekgrange.org