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What are you doing to make the most of what now seem like refreshingly low temps this weekend?
There are too many bike-related events going on this weekend to summarize succinctly — check out our Weekend Events Roundup for an enticing selection.
Whatever you do, let us know how things go in the thread below.
[This is the first in a series of “My City Bike” interviews with Portlanders who ride bikes intended for urban transportation. The first interview is with our family biking columnist Marion Rice.]
BikePortland: What kind of rider are you?
Marion Rice: A very experienced city bike rider.
BP: Describe the bike you ride every day.
With bipartisan support, U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) has introduced a new bill — the Orphan Highway Restoration Act — aimed at improving state highways that run through America’s main streets.
According to Blumenauer, “orphan highways” are former U.S. numbered highways that over the years have lost traffic volume to more popular Interstate Highways.
In a press release about the bill Blumenauer says, the bill will direct funding toward improving these “abandoned” main streets:
It’s Friday, that means it’s time to highlight another excellent career opportunity recently listed on the BikePortland Job Listings.
Check out more info here: