Center for Appropriate Transport

Center for Appropriate Transport

455 W 1st Ave. Eugene, OR 97401

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Apprenticeship Program registration is open!

Brazing a trailer frame.

Brazing a trailer frame.

We have begun accepting registration applications for our Cargo Framebuilding Apprenticeship Program. The first session will begin on July 15, 2009.

CAT launches apprenticeship program

Welding is one of the skills taught at CAT.

Welding is one of the skills taught at CAT.

You’ve probably heard of UBI and Barnett. Now the Center for Appropriate Transport (CAT) and Human Powered Machines (HPM) are introducing the first cargo frame building school in the States.  Started in 1990, Human Powered Machines led the current revival of cargo bikes, trikes and trailers in the USA. This program will provide three apprentices per session with the skills necessary to replicate all or portions of the original CAT Oregon. Continue reading →

Build your own trailer at CAT

Build this trailer at CAT!

Build this trailer at CAT!

The Center for Appropriate Transport (CAT) and Human Powered Machines (HPM) is offering a series of workshops on building high-quality bicycle trailers. Participants will learn basic fabrication skills and come away with a finished trailer frame and hitch. The next workshop series will run on Saturdays in March from 1-5 PM at CAT. Continue reading →