About LTD Board Member Don Nordin

Since his time as a Peace Corps Volunteer in rural India, Don has been a committed advocate for public transit and alternative modes of transportation, especially bicycling.  He has been involved with LTD since 1995 when he formed “Friends of LTD” to lead a successful Cottage Grove ballot measure to bring the District’s services to the community. He was also instrumental in securing bike lanes in Cottage Grove. Don is the founder and owner of Equinox Bicycle Trailers. He is recognized throughout the bicycle industry for his innovative bicycle trailers and is credited with two other local bicycle trailer manufacturers for launching this segment of the bicycle industry. Don has been active in the community for many years, including as a Cottage Grove Planning Commissioner, Cottage Grove Bicycle Advisory Committee member, and as a board member serving various organizations, such as: Community Sharing Program, Cerro Gordo Land Conservancy, Friends of Mt. David, and National Peace Corps Association. Originally appointed to the LTD Board of Directors by Governor John Kitzhaber in 2015, his term expires on December 31, 2022. Email Don at Don.Nordin@LTD.org.