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Sound Journey By Bike
How does the practice of listening help us make sense of our place?
Sound Journey By Bike
People

2023

How does the practice of listening help us make sense of our place?

A multi-use path allows walkers and bikers to cross between Springfield, Oregon, to the East of Interstate 5 and Eugene to the West. This stop along aj’s commute is particularly dynamic as the sound of cars passing by melds with the rushing of water and swishing of leaves.

Words & Illustrations by aj miccio

SOURCES

Alton Baker Park. (n.d.). Eugene, OR. https://www.eugene-or.gov/facilities/facility/details/Alton-Baker-Park-29 

jaralab | Santiago Jaramillo’s research group at UO. (n.d.). https://jaralab.uoregon.edu/ 

National Transportation Noise Map. (n.d.). https://maps.dot.gov/BTS/NationalTransportationNoiseMap/ 

Noise technical report | Oregon State Library. (n.d.). https://digital.osl.state.or.us/islandora/object/osl%3A8483 

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