Register Soon to Receive Walk + Bike Incentive Goodies!
September 1, 2010 - 1:15pm

With over 70 Oregon schools already signed up for Walk + Bike Day, incentive packages are going fast! Be among the first 200 schools to register by Thursday, September 9th to receive fun goodies like shoelaces, Walk + Bike stickers and even a cool Nutcase helmet! Check out the brand new 2010 Walk + Bike Day poster featuring last year's Poster Contest Winner!

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Registration is open for Walk + Bike to School Day on October 6
August 11, 2010 - 11:37am

Oregon Walk + Bike Newsletter
August 2010

In This Issue:
• Register for Walk + Bike to School Day
• Walk + Bike Coordinator Workshops
• Take the Bike Commute Challenge
• Bike Safety Instructor Training in Eugene
• Is NOT Biking Worth the Risk?
 

International Walk + Bike to School Day is October 6

Join kids and families around the globe and walk + bike to school on Wednesday, October 6. Register your Oregon school today!

Why register now? Your school will be counted among the millions worldwide participating in Walk + Bike to School Day. Plus, the first two hundred schools to register in Oregon receive FREE incentives to give away at the event, including Walk + Bike stickers, shoelaces, and a Nutcase helmet. Click here to register online.

Walk + Bike Coordinator Organizing Workshops

Attend a free workshop hosted by City of Portland SRTS staff. Workshops offer organizing tips, networking opportunities and swag to give out at your event.  Snacks provided at each workshop. Childcare and translation services provided upon request.

Tuesday, August 24, 12:30-1:30 pm at the Belmont Library branch
Thursday, September 9, 12:00-1:00pm at North Portland Library branch
Wednesday, September 22, 4:00-5:00pm at Woodstock Library branch

Please RSVP. Email Clay Veka or call 503-823-4998.

Parents and Teachers: Take the Bike Commute Challenge this September

The adult version of the Walk + Bike Challenge is the BTA's Bike Commute Challenge, a friendly competition to see who can bike to work more during the month of September. Learn more and register online at www.bikecommutechallenge.com.

Build excitement about bike commuting at your workplace and answer coworkers' questions and concerns by hosting a BTA Bike Commute Workshop.

Our one-hour workshop covers laws, skills, basic gear, and basic maintenance for riding safely and comfortably to work. We most often present during lunch hour "brown bags," but are happy to come at whatever time works well for your workplace or community group.

We're scheduling workshops for August and September. Email Stephanie Noll - stephanie@bta4bikes.org  or call 503-226-0676 x23.

August 27 & 28 - Bike Safety Education Instructor training in Eugene

Learn how to teach core bike safety and key riding skills to 4th - 7th grade students. Register online!

Is NOT Biking Worth the Health Risk?
A new study concludes that the health benefits of bicycling are nine times greater than the risks associated with driving a car.

The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) creates healthy, sustainable communities by making bicycling safe, convenient, and accessible. Join Us!

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AmeriCorps Position to Promote Active Transportation and Healthy Students
July 12, 2010 - 12:54pm

Lincoln Middle School in Oakland, OR has been granted an AmeriCorps volunteer position for this coming school year. The volunteer will serve as Wellness Coordinator and will be in charge of bicycle and pedestrian safety education, managing the school's bicycle fleet, investigating and implementing farm-to-school and/or school gardens, and promoting physical activity and healthy nutrition to students. Benefits include a living allowance, health benefits, and an educational scholarship award upon completion of the service.

For more information and to apply, visit the position profile.

Applications are reviewed daily and interviews are ongoing. The hiring deadline is August 1.

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Join the Safe Routes to School “Dear Congress” Campaign
February 02, 2010

Join the Safe Routes to School “Dear Congress” campaign and help spread the word
Deadline: September 24, 2009

Dear Safe Routes to School supporters:

Today, we are launching our “Dear Congress: Why Safe Routes to School is Important” campaign. We need your help.

We’re...

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