[Updated at 8:02pm on 6/30 -- see end of story.]

Two cars created a carfree zone on Alberta Thursday night.More images(Photo: Stephen Upchurch)

In a brilliantly ironic bit of activism, two strategically placed cars helped created a three-block stretch of carfree streets during last week's Last Thursday event on Alberta Street.
The event was first reported by Stephen [...]

A City of Portland tanker truck with new side underrun guard.More images(Photos © J. Maus)

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"There are a lot of [bike-sharing] systems out there and we really want to pick the best model."--Shoshanah Oppenheim, transportation policy aide for Commissioner Adams

With the announcement last week that the City of Portland has canceled their search for a bike-sharing vendor, some are wondering what's next in Portland's public-bike future.
Far from giving up on [...]

Rep. Blumenauer at this morning's press conference.Video below(Photos © J. Maus)

Ending speculation since the announcement on Friday, U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer was in Portland this morning (sans bowtie) to deliver some "straight talk" about energy policy and unveil a bill that will help cure America's ailing transportation policies.
Expensive oil and gas prices, he said, [...]

Scott Nowicki displayshis style and skill.Slideshow below(Photos © J. Maus)

Those who were brave enough to confront the freakishly hot weather at the Multnomah County Bike Fair on Saturday, were rewarded with a fun and fitting end to Pedalpalooza.
While some were happy to enjoy the two-wheeled ambiance with a nap in the shade, others carried on [...]

Ahhh, summertime in Portland(Photo © J. Maus)

The big Multnomah County Bike Fair is happening today at Colonel Summers Park (SE 17th Ave & Belmont). Will you be there?
There's also a benefit silent auction of photographs from the Cycle Seen exhibition. It's at the SE Division location of Stumptown Coffee (4525 SE Division) and [...]

"At rush hour, expecting to board a train with a bike is a less dependable option than locking a bike at both ends of the trip, bringing on a folding bike, or traveling at a different time."--Colin Maher, TriMet

TriMet's bike programs manager Colin Maher has taken the time to look into the incident that I [...]

[UPDATE: Please see this story (posted at 5:35pm) for TriMet's clarification of this incident.]

(Photo © J. Maus)

After over a year, and following clarifications from TriMet staff, their contracted security personnel are still allegedly telling some people that they cannot board a MAX train unless a hook is available.
Back in April of 2007, I shared reports [...]

What sort of mystery legislation does Mr. Blumenauer have up his sleeve?.(Photo © J. Maus)

On Monday morning, U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer will be in Portland to announce legislation that he says will provide immediate relief from high gas prices.
A statement issued today from Blumenauer's office says that, "Although there is no silver bullet for solving [...]

Bike box. Get it?(Photo: Movie still)(Watch video below.)

Clarence Eckerson Jr., that intrepid auteur with New York City-based Streetfilms, just posted another one of the films he made during his recent visit to Portland.
Eckerson is the man behind the Sunday Parkways video I posted Tuesday (that film has already been viewed nearly 4,000 times).
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Bike-In Movie at the Hawthorne Hostel
HI Portland-Hawthorne Hostel, 3031 SE Hawthorne Blvd
7:00pm - 10:00pm, food and movies at 7pm, movies at dark
An annual tradition… see bicycle related movies under the stars in the Hawthorne Hostel’s spacious side yard! Enjoy some pre-movie live music and food donated by local businesses! Volunteers needed, contact us to help [...]

The Cowboy Ride
Roots Brewing, 1520 SE 7th Ave, Portland
6:00pm, leaves at 6:30
get your boots, hat and lariat and get ready for a massive cowboy ride. prizes for best cowboy and cowgirl plus other surprises! the ride will be followed by a rodeo style house party with thematic events.
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Track racers have been battling it out in Porltand's southwest hills at the Alpenrose Velodrome Six Day Challenge this week.
The event is the official FIAC National Six Day Championships and the final day of competition is this Saturday.
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Here's another excellent opportunity that was listed this week on the BikePortland Job Listings.
Check out all the details in the link below (and good luck if you apply!):

Bike Assembly - Bike Gallery

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[This is part of BikePortland's ongoing coverage of Pedalpalooza 2008. See more ride reports, videos and photos here.]

How 'bout a little bike fun with your Mayor Elect? Mr. Adams seen here in September 2005.(Photo © J. Maus)

It's the last weekday of Pedalpalooza and we've got another full menu to choose from.
The day starts [...]

Crazy insane massive deals on all sort of Men's and Women's bike apparel, Teva Sandals, and more!
Featuring Castelli, SheBeest, Sugoi, Teva, Sidi, Gore, and others.
Sat. and Sun. 9a -3p
21350 NW Mauzey Rd.
Hillsboro, OR 97214
More info here.

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Ledding Library of Milwaukie, 10660 SE 21st Ave, Milwaukie
6:00pm
Dare to go beyond the limit–of Portland, that is! We’ll take a grand tour of Milwaukie, Portland’s charming neighbor to the south. Learn about Milwaukie history, see unique points of interest around town, and get briefed on current efforts for making the town more bike-friendly. Our ride [...]

City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave (congregate outside)
5:00pm, Ride at 5:30.
From my home in North Portland to my office in City Hall downtown, I have a great commute. It’s the end of the work week and nearly the end of Pedalpalooza. Join me for my ride home to Kenton. We’ll stop for a few wonky [...]

Levi Leipheimer at the Tour of California in February.(Photo: Aerotheque)

France's loss is Oregon's gain.
With their Astana Cycling Team not invited to the Tour de France (after being linked to a doping scandal in 2007), top professional road racers Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner have decided to race in the Bend Memorial Clinic Cascade Cycling Classic.
The [...]

Portland will have to wait for a bike-sharing program like this one in Vienna.Photo: Ethan Jewett

The process to select a vendor that would implement a public bike-sharing system in Portland has been canceled.
In a letter just released by the City of Portland's Office of Management and Finance, Purchasing Agent Jeffrey Baer writes:
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