FEATURE/Electric Car Gifted to Portland, Ore., Office Building Tenants to Promote `Greener' Commuting.Environmental & Automotive Writers FEATURE... PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURES)--Feb. 27, 2001 Management of the 200 Market Building has presented its 2,000 tenants with an environmentally-friendly electric car for use in running errands or traveling to meetings during the day, free of charge. This "Tenant Convenience Car" program is one of the first of its kind in the nation and is a good example of creative solutions to transportation concerns. "I'm pleased that many of our tenants ride their bikes, walk or take mass transportation to work, but I understand that some days it's just not possible to go without a car," said John W. Russell, president of Russell Development, general partner of the 200 Market Building, and a member of the Oregon Transportation Commission The Oregon Transportation Commission, formerly the Oregon State Highway Commission, is a five-member governor-appointed government agency that manages the state highways and other transportation in the U.S. . "Our Tenant Convenience Car program should allow the best of both worlds -- no need to drive to-and-from work, but a car is available when you need it. And what is even better is that this is an electric vehicle, so it isn't damaging to the environment." This transportation idea was conceived by Russell, out of his commitment to seeking environmentally-friendly solutions to Portland's transportation issues. The 200 Market Building has purchased a Corbin Motors (www.corbinmotors.com) Sparrow, an electric, zero emissions Zero emission refers to an engine, motor, or other energy source, that emits no waste products that pollutes the environment or disrupts the climate. Zero emission engines , one-person commute TO COMMUTE. To substitute one punishment in the place of another. For example, if a man be sentenced to be hung, the executive may, in some states, commute his punishment to that of imprisonment. vehicle. There are only 150 Sparrows currently on the road, with hundreds more ordered. Manufactured in California, the cars have caught the attention of a variety of consumers, including Apple Computer's Steve Wozniak (person) Steve Wozniak - Co-founder of Apple Computer with Steve Jobs on 01 April 1976 and the inventor of the Apple II personal computer. , who regularly commutes to work in his blue Sparrow. "This initiative is the first of its kind in Portland, and probably the nation," said Portland City Commissioner Charlie Hales
The church of Hales St Margaret is one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk. . "I applaud Russell Development and the tenants that take advantage of this car, and encourage other management companies to consider implementing similar programs." About Russell Development Russell Development has developed both the 200 Market Building and the Pacwest Center PacWest Center (Officially Key Bank Tower at PacWest Center) is a 30 story office building in Portland, Oregon. At 418 Feet (127 Meters), it is the fourth tallest building in Portland. . Owner John W. Russell has been called "an innovator in Portland's real estate and development industry" by Portland Mayor Vera Katz Vera Katz (born August 3 1933) was the 45th mayor of Portland, Oregon. She served from January 1993 until January 2005. She was elected in 1992 and was re-elected in 1996 and 2000. In 2004 she did not stand for re-election. . In addition to serving as a member of the Oregon Transportation Commission, Russell currently serves as a member of the Portland Development Commission, chair of the Mayor's Business Roundtable Business Roundtable (BRT), an association consisting of the chief executive officers of major U.S. corporations that was founded in 1972 through the merger of the three preexisting business organizations. , and board member of the Portland Chamber of Commerce and the Association for Portland Progress. The 200 Market Building was rebuilt in 1990, and has been at 100% occupancy for nine years. Photos, interviews, and video are available! Contact Sara Labberton at 503/721-4243 or sara_labberton@kvo.com. |
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