PSU/PORTLAND NEWS: Mayor Adams and PSU President Wiewel to officially open Cycle Track downtown today, 2-3 p.m.

The official opening of a Cycle Track on SW Broadway marks a new phase in Portland's development as a world-class bicycling city and reaffirms Portland State's commitment to sustainability. A Cycle Track protects bike riders from downtown traffic by placing them in a buffered bike lane between the curb and on-street parking. This event will be celebrated with a press conference for the demonstration project.

Opening remarks will be given by Portland Mayor Sam Adams followed by Portland State President Wim Wiewel. Also in attendance will be Scott Bricker, executive director of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance.

When:
Today, Monday, August 31, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where:
Portland State University between Neuberger Hall and Smith Memorial Student Union

Scott Gallagher
Office of University Communications
503-725-8789
503-957-7545