08.04.10 - Pickathon Shuttle~last chance for pre-sale tickets, where to catch the bus and more…
Pickathon Shuttle~last chance for pre-sale tickets, where to catch the bus and more…
The time is now, the place is here…er, well, Pendarvis Farm actually. Now, how do you get there conveniently, safely, and with a low carbon-footprint? You take the max to the ecoShuttle, of course! In addition to a great ride in a biodiesel bus, you also have the chance to win one of several fabulous prizes, and of course you could meet some new friends as you travel to Pickathon in sustainable style!
Many have bought their bus passes already, saving them money and reducing boarding time. Those who pre-order will also be allowed to board first, which reduces your chance of having to wait for the next shuttle if the bus fills. Bus passes are on pre-sale until 11:59pm PST on 8/4/2010. You can request your tickets by following this link: http://www.ecoshuttle.net/index.php/pickathon10/
For those unable to purchase their passes in advance, you can still buy your passes at the bus. Cost for passes at the door is $7. Cash only.
When you receive your passes, you will get a paper ticket with a sticker on it. The sticker will go on your festival wristband so you don’t have to worry about hanging on to a ticket all weekend. Simply show the driver your stickered wristband and they will allow you to ride the shuttle as many times as you please all weekend long!
ecoShuttles will not be able to fill beyond capacity in order to keep the ride safe for all. Luckily, there are plenty of places to go indoors at the Clackamas Town Center (no purchasing necessary! Subject to mall hours). Music and friends should help keep you occupied at the farm :) Your drivers will do their best to get everyone on board, giving priority seating to those who purchased bus passes in advance. There will be room on board the bus to store a reasonable amount of camping gear. Your driver will use their own discretion when allowing (or not) bikes on board. There are bike boxes at the Clackamas Town Center Max Station. See the link at the bottom of the page for more information on the Clackamas Town Center stop.This station is on the GREEN LINE-you can take this directly from PDX!
The Pickathon Shuttle will pick up at Clackamas Town Center, in the parking lot just south of the Max stop. The shuttle schedule is posted below in addition to photos of where to catch the shuttle for your reference. Please understand that we will do our best to stay on schedule, but the bus may be delayed at times due to heavy traffic, ridership, or other unforseen factors. If the shuttle is more than 15 minutes late for the pick up time, call 503-548-4480 for an update on arrival times.
Get off the Max at Clackamas Town Center and walk down the ramp to the south of the parking structure. Walk down the ramp towards the mall. The parking structure should be on your right.
When you arrive at the intersection, take a left. The picture shows the view as you turn to your left, you should walk south on the sidewalk in the direction of the orange fire-hydrant. You will see two trees coming up on your left hand side. Walk towards them.
The shuttle will pick up here. Two trees provide you with shade and a large rock offers a comfy seat 
Shuttle Schedule~Our drivers will do their darndest to arrive on schedule. Less than ideal situations, such as heavy traffic or high ridership, may delay the bus so please be understanding and patient. We will do all we can to get you there fast! 
For information on how to get to Clackamas Town Center using the Max follow this link: http://trimet.org/schedules/maxgreenline.htm.
More information about the Clackamas Town Center stop can be found here: http://trimet.org/transitcenters/ctc.htm
07.23.10 - Pickathon Woot Woot!
Can you believe the summer has flown by so fast? It seems like the sun just came out of winter hibernation last week!
One of our favorite events of the summer, Pickathon, is only two weeks away (holy moly!) It’s time to start planning how you’ll be getting to the festival. Parking at the festival costs $35 for the weekend or $15/day, and car camping is already sold out. Whatcha gonna do?? Take the ecoShuttle for $5! Problem solved. Tickets are still on sale for the festival as well, $140 for the weekend or $70 per night. If you wait to get your tickets at the gate, you’ll have to fork over an extra $15.
http://www.ecoshuttle.net/index.php/pickathon10
In the past, we’ve provided this service for free. Unfortunately, we cannot continue to do so, which is the reason for the hefty $5/person charge. There should be room on the bus for camping gear and such. If you are in need of a shuttle with a wheelchair lift, please indicate that to the ecoShuttle rep after signing up for passes. We truly appreciate those who choose to forgo their single family cars and take mass transit and the ecoShuttle out to Pickathon. It may not seem like a big deal, but every time you leave that gas-powered car at home you help the environment.
Hope to see you on board!!
07.14.10 - Pickathon Passes Available at Lake Oswego Centennial Celebration
Come visit us on Saturday at the Lake Oswego Centennial Celebration! You can try out one of our buses to get to the site, learn more about us and other green businesses in the Future Pavilion, and purchase your Pickathon ecoShuttle passes! These super-sweet passes are selling out like hotcakes so it’s best to get them soon! $5 gets you unlimited transportation throughout the weekend, and your bus pass doubles as a $20 coupon for any upcoming party bus, brewery/winery tour, or concert transportation. Get ‘em while they’re hot! See you on Saturday!
Check out the Celebration’s website! Click here for more info http://www.lakeoswego100.com/
07.12.10 - Pickathon ecoShuttle
Hey y’all!! It’s that time of year again, the time for dancing, singing in unison, and having an all-around good time. That’s right, it’s time for Pickathon! As always, the festival is doing all it can to decrease it’s carbon footprint, including partnering with us to provide a planet-friendly alternative to driving. In the future, the guys and gals at Pickathon would like to see a car-free festival, and we’re excited to help make that dream a reality.
Tickets for the Pickathon ecoShuttle are $5 in advance. That buys you a pass that will allow you to ride all weekend long. Plus you get entered to win all kinds of sweet prizes including gift certificates to awesome, sustainable local businesses. If you decide to ride the shuttle at the last minute, never-fear, you will be able to purchase passes the day of for $7 and you’ll still be eligible to win prizes.
Sign yourself up to ride the Pickathon ecoShuttle and see the bus schedule here: http://www.ecoshuttle.net/index.php/pickathon10/
Make sure to let us know about any special needs you may have, like if you want to ride a wheelchair accessible bus. This will help us prepare so everyone is happy! See you on the ecoShuttle!
06.28.10 - Blues and Birthdays
To celebrate our third birthday we’re selling discounted seats for our birthday Falls and Fireworks tour! $25 gets you a seat on the bus, leaving from downtown Portland and touring the gorge the morning of the Fourth. You’ll be back in time for lunch and some great music on the waterfront. The bus will be stocked with snacks and beverages from local companies for your enjoyment free of charge.
To purchase your tickets, please email ecoRider@ecoshuttle.net and indicate “Falls and Fireworks tour” in the subject line. Please include your contact information and the number of seats you’d like to purchase in the body of your email.
Itinerary:
9:00am Pick up downtown Portland -you will be notified of the exact pick up location when you purchase your ticket(s). Our first stop will be a visit to Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint, a popular spot to view the scenic expanses of the Columbia River Gorge. When all passengers have had adequate time to take in the view (and probably a few photographs too), we will depart for Crown Point Vista House. This beautiful location is a staple of most Gorge tours. Just remember to hold onto your hat here~I’ve lost two of my favorites here due to heavy wind! Next we’ll visit Latourell Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and a final, longer stop at Multnomah Falls. We’ll depart Multnomah Falls for Portland around 11:45am or noon depending on the group’s readiness
This is a great opportunity to see the Gorge at a reduced cost in an planet-friendly bus! Get your tickets now before they run out~email ecoRider@eoshuttle.net or call 503-548-4480/1-877-320-4739
06.21.10 - ecoShuttle Presents Galactic!
On the Fourth of July, 2007, ecoShuttle launched it’s maiden voyage providing transportation for the bands at Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival. Over the last three years, we’ve developed an amazing relationship with WBF and have had the opportunity to drive Isaac Hayes, the Neville Brothers, and more. This year we are absolutely stoked to provide transportation for this year’s Blues Fest as a Presenting Sponsor for one of our favorite bands, Galactic!
For those of you who may be unfamiliar with Blues Fest, it’s four full days of great music, delicious food, and the major fundraising event for the Oregon Food Bank. 100% of the donations go directly to the Oregon Food Bank to help eliminate hunger. You can learn more about WBF by clicking here: http://www.waterfrontbluesfest.com/
To help celebrate our nation’s birthday and ecoShuttle’s launch, we will be hosting hop-along tour: Falls and Fireworks!! Board the bus at 9:00am, visit Multnomah Falls, Vista House, and more in the Columbia Gorge, and be back by 1:00pm. Pick up and drop off location will be downtown. Snacks from local eateries and. Tickets are only $25 for a full morning of fun. Email ecoRider@ecoShuttle.net to reserve your seat. Include “Falls and Fireworks” in your subject line, and include number of passengers and contact info in the body of your email.
04.20.10 - Happy Earth Day!
From everyone here at ecoShuttle, Happy Earth Day! I know we’re a couple days early, but we’re just so excited for this warmer weather and our favorite type of transport: Weddings and Wine Tours. We are offering Memorial Day Weekend wine tours for groups and we will put individuals on waiting lists to see if we can get at least five people for a 9-passenger ride starting at $60 per person. Weekends are filling up fast, so your wedding guests will need a reliable transportation option for getting from their hotel to your venue! Your guests are our guests on the ecoShuttle, as we can provide on time, safe service and give you the peace of mind you need on your wedding day!
Green up your wedding today…Please inquire on our reservations page or questions can also go to info@ecoshuttle.net.
Keep a green mindset everyday, only go above and beyond on Earth Day.
04.13.10 - Press Release: Fans Ready to Roll to the Rose Garden for Annual Bike to Blazers Game
Here’s the official press release from the Trail Blazers about the big event tomorrow!:
- A free prize raffle for an autographed Bill Walton helmet
- A “dress like Bill Walton” contest
- Community bike awareness events on the Rose Quarter Commons
- A designated bike section for the first 100 ticket buyers, with JumboTron recognition.
- Post game free-throw shooting for participants
- Trail Blazers bike bells for cyclists
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 12, 2010CONTACTS:
Bill Evans, Trail Blazers, 971.678.4210
Kris Koivisto, Trail Blazers, 503.797.9783
FANS READY TO ROLL TO THE ROSE GARDEN FOR ANNUAL BIKE TO BLAZERS GAME
Third-annual event will pay homage to Bill Walton’s route across the Steel Bridge
PORTLAND, OR — The Trail Blazers enjoy a connection to Portland’s bike community that spans as far back as Bill Walton, perhaps the most celebrated bike enthusiast in team history.
On Wednesday, fans can be part of this Portland tradition at the third annual Bike-to-Blazers game against Golden State, riding to the game over the Steel Bridge as Walton himself often did.
Cyclists – including Portland Mayor Sam Adams, Metro councilor Rex Burkholder and Bike Portland editor Jonathan Maus, the founder of the event – will meet for a rally at the Salmon Street Fountain at McCall Waterfront Park at 5:30 p.m.
“Thousands of cyclists commute by the Rose Quarter each day,” Portland Trail Blazers President Larry Miller said. “Bike to Blazers encourages active transportation and creates a fun event for Trail Blazers fans and cyclists. Our hope is that people see biking to games as a fun, healthy alternative to driving.”
The event is in partnership with the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, BikePortland.org, Lloyd TMA, Portland Water Bureau, Metro, Community Cycling Center, Portland Bicycle Tours, and the Office of Mayor Sam Adams.
“Trail Blazers basketball and bicycling are two great Portland pastimes. I’m excited to see these two pastimes come together to create an exceptional event that will hopefully become a Portland tradition,” Mayor Adams said.
Highlights of the event will include:
“Biking to Trail Blazers games is not only a fun way to get to the Rose Garden, it’s a way to enhance public health and create more livable, vibrant communities,” said Stephanie Noll of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA).”
The Trail Blazers are encouraging Portlanders to participate—even if they’re not daily bike commuters. Portland Bicycle Tours is loaning bikes to fans that want to join in the festivities, but are without a bike of their own. Those who cannot make the rally are still encouraged to bike to the game, using route planning assistance from the City of Portland and Tri-Met. Limited covered bike parking is now available at the Rose Garden.
The Bike to Blazers event follows a successful NBA Green Week partnership with the NBA and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), during which the Trail Blazers hosted the US Green Building Council and NBA leadership to officially celebrate the Rose Garden’s LEED Gold certification, an accomplishment made possible in part because of the team’s commitment to sustainable transportation efforts.
“Being green is part of Portlanders’ DNA,” Miller said. “We want to make it easier for fans to reduce their environmental footprint with a full range of transportation options.”
Miller added that bike-friendly development will play an important role creating a more green, active and enlivened Rose Quarter.
“New amenities for cyclists and active transportation options for visitors have been at the center of our development conversations,” Miller said. “We want to make biking to the Rose Quarter a convenience, because we recognize the benefits to the environment, to public health and to adjacent neighborhoods.”
Special thanks to BikePortland.org for helping make this year’s ride the biggest yet.
Posted by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor) on April 13th, 2010 at 8:46 am
01.26.10 - Sokol Blosser Staff Field Trip: Rogue Brewery
Some of you who are more familiar with the inner workings of the Oregon wine industry might know the heavily used phrase, “It takes a lot of great beer to make great wine.” Or, as Alex Sokol Blosser says, “This wine was made with blood, sweat, and beers.” Since we crazies in the alcoholic beverage industry are pretty much of a similar mind, we decided to meet up with our brothers (and sisters) in the beverage industry at Rogue Brewery for our annual Sokol Blosser staff field trip.
We met at Sokol Blosser in the morning and hopped on our EcoShuttle bus, ready to go. Our driver was funny and professional and put up with all of our misguidance on how to get to Newport, Oregon. Despite our best efforts to mislead him, we finally arrived at the home of the Rogue Nation.
We were greeted warmly by Jim Klein, General Manager of Rogue Brewery. He told us the history of Rogue Brewery and about the Rogue mindset (there’s a reason why they call them Barbeerians!). Jim was a wonderful host and toured us around the entire brewery, answering all of our many questions with a joke and a smile.
After the brewery, we walked across the parking lot to the Rogue Distillery. Waiting to greet us was John Couchot, who runs the distillery nearly single-handedly, creating various artisan gins, rums, and whiskeys with the use of his handcrafted copper pot stills. We thoroughly enjoyed a tasting of his spirits, including a fabulous “pink” gin held in used Pinot Noir barrels.
Finally, we enjoyed a fabulous meal with Jim in their Brewer’s on the Bay Restaurant. Wonderful food, great beer, and a fun time was had by all. Thank you to Rogue Brewery and our gracious hosts - we’re warning you, we’ll be back soon!!!
