Have fun and travel smart with SmartTrips North-Northwest!

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 include 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 North-Northwest area includes Cathedral Park, Forest Park, Hillside, Linnton, Northwest District, Northwest Heights, Northwest Industrial, Overlook, Pearl District, Portsmouth, St. Johns, and University Park neighborhoods.   SmartTrips offers something for everyone.

The SmartTrips North-Northwest Order Form will be mailed to every household between April & May 2009. 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 sixth year in a row, Transportation Options is partnering with Kaiser Permanente to offer the Ten Toe Express walking campaign. SmartTrips Northwest 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 Senior Strolls, shorter walks on weekdays 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 maps, 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 markets 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