Green Getting Around

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Whether you ride, run, walk or bike, getting from here to there is easy and sustainable.

A.	Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Portland, Oregon	The largest convention center in the Pacific Northwest, the OCC is a leader in sustainable practices. In September 2008, the Oregon Convention Center was re-certified with the LEED-EB Silver rating from the U.S. Green Building Council, making it the first convention center in the nation to achieve re-certification at a higher rating. The OCC has 50 meetings rooms and 225,000 square feet of exhibit space. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
B.	Lloyd Center Mall 2201 Lloyd Center Portland, Oregon	Oregon’s largest shopping center houses 200 stores, an 18-screen movie house and an indoor ice rink. Lloyd Center is only seven minutes from downtown Portland, and the ride on MAX light rail is free. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
C.	Pioneer Courthouse Square 705 SW 6th Ave Portland, Oregon	The Square is one of Portland's leading outdoor venues, hosting over 300 events each year that range from large-scale concerts to cultural festivals. It is also home to the Travel Portland Information Center. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
D.	Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Rd Portland, Oregon	The Oregon Zoo is a conservation zoo that breeds endangered-species animals and strives to serve as a model for earth-friendly operations. The zoo is home to animals from all corners of the world, including Asian elephants, Peruvian penguins and Arctic polar bears. The zoo recycles 100% of its herbivore manure into useable compost. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
E.	Portland Streetcar Southwest 11th Avenue at Clay Street Portland, Oregon	Traveling between the city neighborhoods is easy aboard the sleek, Euro-designed Portland Streetcar. The streetcar also connects to the city’s busy RiverPlace district. Travel on the Portland Streetcar within the downtown core is free. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
F.	Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade 1945 SE Water Ave Portland, Oregon	Opened in May 2001, this 1.5 mile corridor extends along the east side of downtown Portland’s Willamette River, affording spectacular views of the city. Seating walls, benches, overlooks, and small plaza areas offer places to stop, relax and enjoy. Boat docks and public artworks are also featured. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
G.	Fat Tire Farm & Bicycle Rentals 2714 NW Thurman St Portland, Oregon	Portland offers one of the nation’s most progressive bicycle transportation programs, boasting hundreds of miles of bikeways and bike-friendly buses and trains. Portland was the first large city to receive a platinum-level award from The League of American Bicyclists for bike friendliness. Bike rentals are available downtown (www.waterfrontbikes.com) and near trail-filled Forest Park (www.fattirefarm.com). Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
H.	Waterfront Bicycles Rental 10 SW Ash St Portland, Oregon	Portland offers one of the nation’s most progressive bicycle transportation programs, boasting hundreds of miles of bikeways and bike-friendly buses and trains. Portland was the first large city to receive a platinum-level award from The League of American Bicyclists for bike friendliness. Bike rentals are available downtown (www.waterfrontbikes.net) and near trail-filled Forest Park (www.fattirefarm.com). Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
I.	Zipcar 808 SW 3rd Ave Portland, Oregon	Portland is the birthplace of car-sharing in the United States. Today, Portland’s Zipcar members enjoy access to a fleet of more than 200 vehicles located throughout the metro area. According to Zipcar, each vehicle in its fleet replaces an estimated 15 privately owned cars. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
J.	Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) 4012 SE 17th Ave Portland, Oregon	Public transportation buses are powered by biodiesel, conserving fuel and reducing emissions. TriMet, the Portland metro area’s regional transit authority, is the largest biodiesel user in Oregon. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
K.	Pedal Bike Tours 2249 N Williams Ave Portland, Oregon	At Pedal, they put people on bicycles, then take them on an adventure to discover some of the great vistas, buildings, plazas, streets, pathways, landmarks, restaurants, shops, cafés, houses and natural beauty that makes Portland such a great place. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.