Equity Ride on the multi-use path

Pedalpalooza Ride Along I-205 Multi-Use-Path 6-24-10 — In June, Pedalpalooza cyclists visited trees planted earlier this year along the I-205 multi-use path. (Jim Chasse)

If you missed our Pedalpalooza bike ride on the I-205 multi-use path in June, you’ll have another chance to see the new trees.

Next month Friends of Trees Green Space Manager Logan Lauvray will lead another bicycle tour, called the Equity Ride, that will include part of the path crossing through the Montavilla neighborhood.

Organizers of the Equity Ride include Friends of Trees, ODOT, Community Cycling Center, Bicyclists of Color, and East Portland Action Plan.

ODOT Region 1 Public and Community Affairs Manager Shelli Romero is spearheading the Equity Ride planning process. She also participated in the Pedalpalooza ride last month.

“It was great to take part in the ride with Friends of Trees highlighting our recent plantings along the path,” she said. “The weather was perfect, the trees looked nice, and there were lots of people outside taking advantage of the path. We’re looking forward to the next planting season, which will provide even more improvements to the path.”

Watch for the date, time and location of the Equity Ride here on Growth Rings and on the I-205 multi-use path Facebook page.

–Teri Ruch