[Update: Download the presentation given by Commissioner Adams today at City Council (6MB, PDF)...or watch it on YouTube.]

Adams making his case to City Council.(Bad phone photo)

City Council is poised to hear an ordinance this morning that will authorize PDOT to "enter into a contract with Max J. Kuney Construction, owner of the old Sauvie Island [...]

Download article here (115 kb PDF)Copyright 2008 by John Schubert and reprinted with permission from Adventure Cyclist magazine

In the April issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine, technical editor John Schubert writes that "poorly designed" bike lanes were to blame for the recent deaths of Tracey Sparling and Brett Jarolimek.
In, Portland's Agony: Two cyclists died as a [...]

Commissioner Sam Adams, flanked by PDOT staff at this morning's Platinum press conference.(Photos © J. Maus)

The mix of attendees at today's press conference illustrated one of the main reasons Portland has catapulted above all other American cities on its way to achieving Platinum. We have stitched together a diverse coalition of activists, agencies, companies, [...]

News Conference from: Portland Office of Transportation
LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS NAMES PORTLAND A "PLATINUM" LEVEL BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY
News conference is scheduled for today:
10:00 AM - Tuesday, April 29
Downtown Bike Gallery
1001 SW Salmon Street
The coveted designation of "Bicycle Friendly Community," given at levels from Bronze to Platinum, recognizes those communities that are improving conditions for bicyclists [...]

This photo was taken at Bridge Pedal in August of 2005. The "Sam" is City Commissioner Sam Adams, who has made achieving Platinum a priority.(Photos © J. Maus)

Portland has gone Platinum.
The League of American Bicyclists will officially announce later today that Portland has become the first major city in America to be [...]

In Portland, Ben & Jerry's annual Free Cone Day is a serious holiday that is not to be missed.
And what better way to justify the calories than by riding your bike to as many Ben & Jerry's locations as you can (before toppling over)? That's just what Carl Larson has planned for his Free [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Walk + Bike Challenge Month Kicks Off May 3
April 28, 2008 - Oregon Walk + Bike to School will host a kickoff at Main Street Plaza along the Eastbank Esplanade from 9:30AM- 11AM for the first ever Walk + Bike to School Challenge Month. Featured speakers are [...]

Come and join Portland families as we kickoff the Walk + Bike to School Challenge Month with dancing, speakers, and a bike ride/walk along the river on the Eastbank Esplanade.
Meet at the Main Street Plaza
More info here.

Share the Road Bike - Truck Safety Education Event
(PORTLAND, OR) – Bikes and Trucks can Share the Road. The City of Portland Office of Transportation, Maintenance Operations and Transportation Options staff are working together to educate bicyclists and companies employing professional drivers about the importance of sharing the road. A special opportunity for bicyclists to [...]

The Best Day Possible to be from Portland
Imagine a day when local celebrities provide FREE rides only to be delivered to Ben & Jerry's for a FREE Cone. Well dream no longer because Pdx Pedicab has partnered up with Ben & Jerry's, New Avenues for youth, and the One Campain to provide
FREE rides [...]