Slideshow Transcript

1. Slide 1:The City of Portland Office of Transportation Senior Cycle Program Presented by Kirsty Hall, Program Coordinator Kirsty.Hall@trans.ci.portland.or.us
2. Slide 2: What is Senior Cycle? Unique new bicycling program for seniors living in Portland, OR Started by the City of Portland Office of Transportation Intended to gradually introduce bicycling to seniors as a viable, accessible, cost-effective and healthy transportation choice Provides a means for seniors to learn how to retain dignity and independence by getting around by themselves for their transportation needs.
3. Slide 3: Senior Cycle Project Goals 1. Serves as a practical resource for seniors to find out how to ride a bicycle in a safe, supportive and fun class environment 2. Provides a channel for the City of Portland to reach out to the traditionally more neglected senior demographic in their efforts to enc