ODOT picks new bike/ped program manager
Posted by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor) on January 3rd, 2007 at 12:02 am

Michael Ronkin at an OPBAC
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ODOT has picked Sheila Lyons to manage their bicycle and pedestrian program. Lyons takes over for Michael Ronkin who held this important post for 22 years before officially retiring back in October.
Lyons previously worked alongside Ronkin as ODOT’s bicycle and pedestrian facilities specialist and served two years on the BTA Board of Directors (more on her hiring on the BTA Blog). In addition to overseeing ODOT’s bike and ped programs, Sheila will also head the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (OBPAC), an eight-member committee who acts as a liaison between the public and ODOT.

Eastbank Esplanade.]
I’ve touched base with Sheila on several issues and each time I’ve found her to be a smart, open-minded and sincere advo-crat and I look forward to working with her in the future.
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