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[Note: This article was written by BikePortland.org’s Carfree Families columnist Marion Rice.]
This article was written by North Portland resident and member of the Smarter Bridge coalition, Matthew Denton. Mr. Denton shares his evaluation of the bicycle and pedestrian facilities that are being proposed as part of the $4.2 billion Columbia River Crossing project. It was first published on SmarterBridge.org and some edits have been made for clarity and readability.
What is being proposed?
The current proposal being advocated for the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) combines bicycle, pedestrian, and light rail on a single structure separate from the main highway bridge. The bicycle/pedestrian facility consists of a roughly 1.5 mile long, 14-16 foot wide path for both directions of travel, with bicycles and pedestrians mixed.
Bike Gallery Hosting MTB Tech Night With Gary Fisher
Hollywood Bike Gallery is hosting a big night of big MTB fun on Thursday, April 24, 6:30-9:00 pm. The guest of honor is Gary Fisher, mountain bike legend and the man behind the bikes. He’s bringing a short clip from “Klunkers”, a very cool movie about dawn of mountain bikes in Marin County. Afterwards he’ll linger to visit and chat about bikes. Experts on tubeless tires and suspension systems, helmets, places to ride, and more, will impart their knowledge through clinics and conversations. Enjoy snacks and beverages and peruse the store, stop by to learn, socialize, or meet Gary, and get ready for a summer of goin’ big on your MTB.
For more information contact – Amy Wantulok amy at bikegallery dot com
Eight high school students from Seattle are on a 5,400 mile Inconvenient Ride to raise awareness of climate change and they’re set to ride through Portland next week.
So far I haven’t heard of any special events planned for their visit. If/when I do I will post something about it. Below is a statement about the ride from their press release:
The Bike Gallery is hosting a special “MTB Tech Night” with mountain bike pioneer, guru, fashion-star, and bike industry celebrity Gary Fisher. Event flyer is below followed by press release.
National independent news program Democracy Now! stopped in Portland this morning and filmed a segment on Portland’s bike-friendliness.
Show host Amy Goodman sat down and talked with BTA Executive Director Scott Bricker about how Portland became so bike-friendly and she asked transportation activist Elly Blue about the upcoming International Toward Carfree Cities conference which is coming to Portland this June (and is being organized by Ms. Blue).