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Hello SBV Supporters,
This month's newsletter has information about a free educational course, a memorial ride recap, a Union Street update, some exciting upcoming events, and more.
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Oregon’s “Bike Bill” Turns 55
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The Oregon Department of Transportation is celebrating the 55th anniversary of the signing of the “Bike Bill” on June 11th at 12:30 pm at the State Capitol State Park. Salem Bike Vision will be there and we hope to see you there!
This historic legislation was the first of its kind in the nation, requiring road projects to include accommodations for bicyclists and pedestrians and designating at least 1% of highway funds for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.
ODOT invites you to celebrate this milestone and to continue supporting safe roads and streets for biking, walking and rolling.
- Location: Oregon State Capitol State Park, North Side of Court Street
- Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
- Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
- Free gift: ODOT's newly designed Oregon Coast Bike Route Map aims to boost local, national and international tourism along our vibrant and scenic coastline.
- All welcome: ODOT invites the public to celebrate this milestone. Bikes, trikes, strollers, wheelchairs, skates, bring whatever moves you. We’d love to see you.
- History: Oregon’s "Bike Bill" was sponsored by Republican State Representative Don Stathos, a dad in Jacksonville who wanted to bike safely with his children. The bill, signed into law in 1971 by Governor Tom McCall, has been instrumental in creating a transportation system that is safer for people who walk, bike or roll.
- Did you know? All government agencies, including cities and counties, that receive state highway funds, must invest in bicycling and pedestrian infrastructure when building, rebuilding or maintaining roads and streets.
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Creating safe and accessible transportation options for everyone in the community.
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Copyright © 2026 Salem Bike Vision, All rights reserved.
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Our mailing address is:
Salem Bike VisionPO Box 773 c/o BEST Eugene, OR 97440-0773
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