Purpose:

Hello! My name is Chip, I am a senior at the University of Oregon focusing on transportation planning. The purpose of this blog is to share my travels throughout Europe using alternative modes of transportation, aka anything but cars. On this website I will update you daily about my day. These updates will comprise of a photo or maybe a lengthy rant…who knows?!

I am currently a week away from arriving to Copenhagen. Since being released for summer break I    have been nonstop. Coordinating graduation with my family, helping my boyfriend move, going on a camping trip in the Willamette National Forest, visiting Bend, and  having to train and compete at 70.3 Ironman in Coeur d’Alene. All these things have helped me get through the month of June and I am ready for what July brings.

My hopes for this trip is to learn more about alternative forms of transportation and also give me insight on what a high volume bicycle transport system can offer. This trip will allow me to visit Europe and just focus on transportation, something I have not focused on with past visits. Other things I am looking forward to are the long bike rides in the danish country side, the professional site visits at world class design firms, and getting the chance to meet with Copenhagen’s city officials.

I hope you enjoy my journey,

Chip