Tom Coburn

John McCain

Seeking to position themselves in the upcoming (and ongoing) debate of a new federal transportation bill, and on the heels of an $7 billion transfer from the general fund to keep the bankrupt Highway Trust Fund solvent, Senators Tom Coburn (R-OK) and John McCain (R-AZ) have published a report (PDF here) that blasts [...]

The Esplanade near the Steel Bridge is closed due to a stabbing.(Photo © J. Maus)

A fatal stabbing that happened late last night on the east end of the Steel Bridge has resulted in a closure of the popular bikeway. Reports from riders commuting to work this morning are that the ramp leading down [...]

US Dept. of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.(Photo © J. Maus)

Obama's Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today that he'll hold a summit in September to "address the dangers of text-messaging and other distractions behind the wheel."
The summit is slated for late September in Washington D.C. and, according to a US DOT press release it will include [...]

Brand: FujiModel: Crosstown 2.0Color:white&purpleSize:53Serial: ICF8B30957Stolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2009-08-4Stolen From: NE 27th & NE Dekum. Concordia Univ.'s landscape shop.Neighborhood: ConcordiaOwner: Mark RosenauOwnerEmail: mrosenau@cu-portland.eduDescription: Hybrid, with black plastic fenders. A wire back where seat & chain stays come together that helped hold a trailer hitch in place. A seat with built in LED [...]

Brand: Santa CruzModel: BlurColor:OrangeSize:MedStolen in PDX, OR 97206Stolen:2009-08-3Stolen From: Top of my car in FoPo (Se foster powell). May have half of the rack still attached.Neighborhood: FoPoOwner: Eric MartinusenOwnerEmail: 12east@gmail.comDescription: Chris King Hub (I've the matching front wheel) Mavic x3.1 Tubless w/ WTB Weirwolf. Race face crankset, Sram X0, XTR cassette, Hope Mini Rear, [...]

Year: 2006Brand: Gary FischerModel: NirvanaColor:Red/SilverSize:60 cmSerial: SC84DR042Stolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2009-08-2Stolen From: Stolen from inside card key accessed parking area under South Park Square, an apartment building at 1511 SW Park Ave, across from Portland State University.Neighborhood: DowntownOwner: Harold WilliamsOwnerEmail: eharoldw@gmail.comDescription: Hybrid bike. Trek computer, headlight/taillight, fenders. Pedals are flat on one side with a [...]

Here are BikePortland's traffic stats from the month of July. Two of our stories -- an editorial about the "Should Cyclists Pay a Road Tax?" ad on the MAX, and an article about a bid to convert the Memorial Coliseum into a venue for bike racing, were picked up and spread widely among local news [...]

Russ and Laura on a recent bike trip.

Just a reminder to come join us for a special event tonight at Roots Organic Brewing in Southeast Portland.
Beginning at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:00), we'll welcome carfree professional photographer, journalist, advocate, and bike tourer Russ Roca to Portland. Russ is here for the [...]

Waterfront Pearl condo with new trail section.(Photos © J. Maus)

The new Waterfront Pearl condominium just north of the Broadway Bridge might be in a world of hurt financially, but it also boasts a nice new piece of riverfront trail.
The new section of the Willamette Greenway Trail built as part of the condo project begins just [...]

The dance on Williams begins as a bus moves right across a bike lane for a stop. (Photos © J. Maus)

As noted in a story we published last month, bike traffic on N. Williams Ave. is at an all-time high. One of the main issues with biking on that road is how bikes and [...]

Cover of PSU's Metroscape magazine.

The Summer 2009 issue of Portland State University's Metroscape magazine features a cover story titled, "Bike Wars: Hostile forces — drivers and riders — go wheel to wheel in the streets. Can't we all just get along?"
The 17-year old magazine is published twice yearly by PSU's Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies. [...]

Money for roads increases; Cash for Clunkers grows; distracted driving censured; boating fees provide test case; a bike bell crackdown; the trajectory of big ideas; bike sharing praised; skateboards get the spotlight.

Here are the news stories that caught our eye in the last week:
- Oregon's governor has signed a new transportation bill into law -- [...]

At a bike move from Southeast to North Portland.-Watch video below-(Photo: Russ Roca)

Like many bike-loving visitors of Portland, Russ Roca and his partner Laura Crawford are finding that it doesn't take long to become wrapped up in our local bike scene.
From Long Beach, California, Roca and Crawford chose Portland as the first stop in [...]

Add this to the growing number of signs that the Northwest is absolutely going crazy for bikes. In the past week or so I've heard about not one, not two, but three different photo contests looking for bike-related images. Here's a quick roundup...
Wend Magazine will feature only bike-inspired photos during the month of August. [...]

Brand: konaModel: jakeColor:redSize:49cmSerial: f907k2043Stolen in portland, OR 97211Stolen:2009-08-01Stolen From: it was stolen from my house near 13th and alberta.Neighborhood: northeast (alberta)Owner: meredith talbertOwnerEmail: meredith.c.talbert@gmail.comDescription: my bike has a black rack on the back, clip-in pedals, and women's (smaller than stock) handlebars,Police record with: portland policeThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 1989Brand: GTModel: karakoramColor:Royal BlueSize:Fits 6' riderStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2009-08-2Stolen From: Luckey Lab Brewery on HawthornNeighborhood: HawthornOwner: Tom HillOwnerEmail: hill.63@hotmail.comDescription: Royal blue GT Karakoram setup as a commuter bike. It has a rack on the back, slick tires and a holder for a bike lock on the seat tube. It has a [...]

Laura Sherrod's bike.(Photo: Oregon State Police)

22-year old Laura Sherrod remains in critical condition today after she crashed her bike on Timberline Road Saturday afternoon while riding down from Timberline Lodge and Ski Area on Mt. Hood.
According to the Oregon State Police (OSP), at about 3:15, Sherrod and a group of riders departed from the lower [...]

Year: 2007Brand: CannondaleModel: RoadColor:Black - matteSize:52 cmSerial: ?Stolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2009-08-2Stolen From: Stolen from the back of a Chevy Scottsdale pick up truck at Quimby & 20th. Right before the start of 'Hottest day of the year ride', 10:00 - 10:15 am.Neighborhood: Nob HillOwner: Bettina HetzOwnerEmail: bettinagrace@yahoo.comDescription: Phil Wood hubs, Mavic rims, Campy [...]

Year: 1993Brand: JamisModel: DiabloColor:blackStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2009-07-31Stolen From: NE 9th and TillamookNeighborhood: IrvingtonOwner: Yeng ChenOwnerEmail: yengchen@hotmail.comReward: $20Description: Girvin linkage suspension forkThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Brand: SpecializedModel: Hardrock sportColor:Grey w/ red stripesSize:"large"Serial: p4ge45529Photo: http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/6809/dscf0014g.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2009-07-31Stolen From: North portland. From my backyard.Owner: Michael PaulsenOwnerEmail: m_o_g_4444@yahoo.comReward: $50Description: Front tire is narrower than rear tire. Has (or had) a broken rear rack.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike