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@pbotinfo PBOT News Blog: City of Portland Adaptive Bicycle Pilot Project – We want to hear from you! Richard Fletcher rides an adaptive bicycle at the 12th annual Adaptive Bike Clinic in June 2016. Photo by Jonathan Maus, BikePortland.org.

(Feb. 24, 2017) Are you or someone close to you interested in bicycling, but due to ability or preference find you are unable to use a conventional bicycle? Please take our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YFFTW38 At the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) we are committed to increasing access to bicycles for people of all ages and abilities. Currently, we’re working to develop a pilot project for the rental of adaptive bicycles as part of our recently launched BIKETOWN bike share program. The pilot project concept is focused on bicycle rentals (1-3 hours) for people with disabilities and/or folks unable to use two-wheeled BIKETOWN bicycles. At this time, the intent is to focus on adaptive bicycle rentals through existing rental businesses located on or in close proximity to multi-use trails; like the Eastbank Esplanade and the Springwater Corridor Trail. Types of adaptive bicycles include, hand cycles, three-wheeled trikes and side-by-side tandems, which are all currently being considered for the pilot project. But before we develop the program further, we need to hear from you! It is very important to PBOT that the project be developed with the users in mind, and therefore we want you to have an active role in the project development. We developed a survey to facilitate this step of the process. This survey is intended to help the project team and the stakeholder workgroup to more fully develop the pilot process. It seeks information about preference of bicycle type, desired routes, whether folks like to ride alone or in groups and other issues that will help in shaping this pilot project. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and input: Adaptive Bicycle Pilot Project Survey. Next Steps Project development and planning will continue through spring 2017 with a stakeholder workgroup and a community workshop. The target date for the launch of the Adaptive Bicycle Pilot Project is summer 2017. Learn More You can stay informed on the process by visiting the project website here: www.adaptivepdx.org or contact Liz Hormann, elizabeth.hormann@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-5086.

### is the steward of the City’s transportation system, and a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides access and mobility. Learn more at www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)