Rep. DeFazio speaks to U. of Oregon bicycle planning class

EUGENE, Ore. — U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) spoke to a University of Oregon bicycle planning class last week where he asked for help in the fight for more multimodal solutions, according to the Daily Emerald.

DeFazio said it is important to shift the public's focus to alternative modes of transportation, such as bicycles and high-speed rail lines, by directing arguments for change toward the people who are likely to listen. For the full story, click here.