What moves around the City offering fun programs and activities celebrating Portland as one of the most livable cities in the US? Its called SmartTrips and it's coming to your neighborhood. SmartTrips is a comprehensive approach to reduce drive-alone trips and increase biking, walking, public transit ridership, carpooling, car sharing and combining trips Key components feature biking and walking maps and organized activities which get people out in their neighborhoods to shop, work, and discover how many trips they can easily, conveniently and safely make without using a car. The SmartTrips Southwest area includes Ashcreek, Bridlemile, Crestwood, Hayhurst, Healy Heights, Hillsdale, Homestead, Maplewood, Markham, Multnomah, South Burlingame, and the South Portland (formerly Corbett-Terwilliger Lair Hill), neighborhoods. Offered through the City of Portland’s Transportation Options division, SmartTrips offers something for everyone.
The SmartTrips Southwest Order Form will be mailed to every household in April & May 2008. The order form offers many resources to help you discover the ease of getting around Portland by foot and by bike, transit or carpool. We have a variety of programs and tools to offer so definitely check it out!
For the fifth year in a row, Transportation Options is partnering with Kaiser Permanente to offer the Ten Toe Express walking campaign. SmartTrips Southwest residents will be able to order a free walking kit complete with a pedometer, a short-tripper coupon book for discounts at local businesses and a schedule of guided walks highlighting areas of interest in the community. Options will also offer weekday Senior Strolls, shorter walks for seniors who want to stay active and experience great Portland neighborhoods.
Portland By Cycle and the Women on Bikes programs will be leading guided bike rides and clinics. A free bike kit will be available with the short-tripper coupon book and other essential resources for the new or seasoned cyclist. Look for our full schedule of guided bike rides and classes starting in May.
Watch for newsletters keeping you informed of all the events, rides and classes coming your way. And be sure to visit the Options Mobile, a colorfully wrapped hybrid car, at local neighborhood and street fairs and farmers market throughout the spring and summer. We hope to see you out there!
For more information or if you are interested in volunteering call:
Linda Ginenthal, SmartTrips Program Manager, Linda.Ginenthal@pdxtrans.org 503-823-5266 or visit our website at: www.GettingAroundPortland.org , Click on SmartTrips, then SmartTrips Southwest