Former Eugene Mayor Ruth Bascom Injured in Car Accident
Saturday, August 21st, 2010Former Eugene, Oregon “Bicycling Mayor” Seriously Injured in Car Accident
The following is a guest post by George Williams, lead blogger for Denver accident lawyer Daniel R. Rosen.
Ruth Bascom was known as Eugene, Oregon’s “Bicycling Mayor” during her term as the city’s first female mayor from 1993 to 1997. A powerful voice in favor of bicycle trails, Mayor Bascom commuted to City Hall on her bike quite often during her term. She also chaired both the Eugene Bicycle Committee and the Oregon Bicycle Advisory Committee. Two years ago, the 84 year-old Mayor was forced to give up cycling due to her age.

