Page 16 r- «*" $ortlanh (Observer Pacific NW College lune 18, 2014 Arts V O regon D e p a rtm e n t o f T ra n s p o rta tio n FMIII CNTECTAINMENT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal (FFY) 2015 - 2017 Notice of Proposed DBE Goal: ODOT proposes an overall DBE goal of 8% for Federal Transit Administration (FTA)-funded projects for FFY 2015 - 2017. The agency expects the overall goal to be met through neutral measures. This calculation is made in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26. The final FFY 2015 - 2017 DBE goal will be submitted to FTA for review on August 1, 2014. The proposed goal and its rationale are available for inspection during normal business hours at the ODOT Office of Civil Rights for 45days, beginning June 15 to August 1, 2014. ODOT and USDOT will accept comments on the goal until August 1, 2014. ODOT will consider all comments, quantitative and anecdotal data in determining the final goal, which will be posted at: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/CS/ CIVILRIGHTS/. Written comments: Submit by mail, fax, or email to: ODOT, Office of Civil Rights, Attn: Intermodal Civil Rights Manager Manager, 355 Capitol St. NE, MS 31, Salem, OR 97301 Fax: (503) 986-6382 Email: QCRinforequest@odot.state.or.us OMSI Free Admission Saturday Portland General Electric marks the 125th anniversary of the nation’s first long-distance transmission of electricity, which sparked the birth of PGE, Oregon’s largest utility, by sponsor­ ing a free admission for all visitors to OMSI and other area museums on Saturday, June 21. On June 3,1889, PGE founders Parker Morey and Edward Eastham flipped a switch at Station A in Oregon City and lit up 55 street lamps located 14 miles away in Portland. PGE is a longtime supporter of OMSI. In 1986, PGE donated the 18.5-acre OMSI site where PGE once operated its sawdust-fired power generating plant, Station L. Today, OMSI displays the original smokestack and turbine buildings that once gener­ ated power for PGE customers. In addition to free admission to OMSI, PGE sponsors other free admission opportunities on Saturday, June 21, including a new exhibit at the Museum of the Oregon Territory in Oregon City; the Oregon Historical Society, downtown; and A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village in Salem. Heritage Tree Bicycle Tour Pedal through historic downtown Vancouver while admiring some of the city’s most cel­ ebrated trees during a special evening TreeTalk bike tour, Tuesday, June 24. Starting prom ptly at 6 p.m ., the city of V ancouver’s urban forestry staff will lead an easy 4-mile Heritage Tree Bicycle Tour. The flat, enjoyable ride begins and ends at Esther Short Park, downtown. Riders will stop at 10 locations to look up to these mighty trees that stand as a strong legacy, connecting our community today to its proud past. Along the way, riders will receive a brief account of the historical and arboricultural sig­ nificance of each tree. Ensure your place and register in advance by c a llin g 3 6 0 -4 8 7 -8 3 0 8 o r e m a ilin g urbanforestry @ cityofvancouver.us. DTUG M E D IA • OPEN 24/7 Advertise 2115 N. VANCO UVER AVE with diversity in Bring in this coupon to receive $25 o ff your first purchase • • • • • Com m ercials W ebsite Videos Voice-Overs Studio Production Rehearsal Space lnfo@ dtugm edia.com www.dtugm edia.com • • • • • Social Service Organization Videos Event Developm ent & Prom otions W ebsite Building & Brochures Scriptwriting Music Videos • PH (503) 894-8772 FAX (503) 894-8798 Portland Observer Call 503-288-0033 ads@ portlanciobserver.com Charles Washington Past Publisher of the Portland O bserver In memory of an outstanding and dedicated member of Portland's Longest Standing Minority Publication. & V ü r t ht 11 h (lO hscriter