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PBOT News Advisory:
Commissioner Saltzman, Director Treat, Nike and Kerr Bikes launch Adaptive BIKETOWN with party on Friday
(July 20, 2017) – City Commissioners Dan Saltzman and Chloe Eudaly and PBOT Director Leah Treat will join representatives of Kerr Bikes and Nike and members of Portland's disability community in launching Adaptive BIKETOWN, the first City-sponsored program of its kind in the nation, at a party on Friday, July 21. Adaptive BIKETOWN, an extension of the City's bike share system, will provide a bike rental service for people with varying abilities and will offer a mix of tandem, hand cycles and three-wheeled bicycles for rent by the hour with the goal of increasing access to cycling.
Who: City Commissioner Dan Saltzman, PBOT Director Leah Treat community partners and members of Portland's disability community
Speakers: Dan Saltzman, Portland City Commissioner
Chloe Eudaly, Portland City Commissioner
Leah Treat, PBOT Director
Jeff Carr, CEO of Albertina Kerr
Jeremy Robbins, Adaptive Bicycle Pilot Project Work Group
Jorge Casimiro, Nike Vice President of Global Community Impact
What: Launch, kick-off party and group bike ride for Adaptive BIKETOWN, the City's adaptive bike rental program.
When: 11:30 a.m. to noon, Friday July 21, 2017.
Where: Kerr Bikes, 1945 SE Water Ave (Building B, near the Esplanade), Portland. Event parking available at the OMSI parking lot via Water Avenue (follow event signage). Group ride goes about a half mile to Different Spokes, a project sponsor, at 423 SE Ivon St. for a reception.
Visuals: City and community leaders speaking with an audience gathered to celebrate the Adaptive BIKETOWN program. A group ride with adaptive bicycles.
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About PBOT
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is the steward of the City’s transportation system, and a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides access and mobility. www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation
About Albertina Kerr
Since 1907, Albertina Kerr has strengthened Oregon families and communities. Today, we provide programs and services to children and adults with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges, empowering them to live richer lives. For more information about Albertina Kerr, call 503.239.8101 or visit www.AlbertinaKerr.org
About Nike
Nike believes in the power of sport to move the world and unleash human potential. As a longtime partner with the City of Portland, BIKETOWN highlights the company’s commitment to make Portland even more active, vibrant and innovative. As the title sponsor of BIKETOWN, Nike designed the innovative visual identity for the program’s standard bike which is the highly identifiable orange that is synonymous with Nike. In addition, Nike oversees the design and branding of the system’s logo, stations and physical presence, as well as a select number of limited-edition bike wrap designs.
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