Over 2,000 bike parking spots are justone reason it's easy to ride to PSU.(Photos © J. Maus)

Portland State University's location, facilities, and policies to promote options to driving alone are paying off. A survey released last week shows that three in four students and employees at the campus get there without a car. A press [...]

Screen grab from Bike to Transit Map. - See it here-

Our regional transit agency, TriMet, is a national leader at data-sharing and they embrace open-source tools. One such tool that they've recently added to their App Center is the nifty Portland Bike to Transit Map.
According to the map's creator, Melelani Sax-Barnett, "It can display bike [...]

Imagine the possibilities...(See full map below)

Remember Cycle Wild? They're the local non-profit that organizes and promotes bike-camping trips from Portland. We went along with them for a ride back in 2009 and learned just how easy it is to pack up some gear, start pedaling, and get away from it all — without having to [...]

Concept drawing for new South Waterfront Greenway Trail.(Graphic: Portland Parks & Recreation)

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New logo and wooden sign.- Gallery -(Photos © J. Maus)

Year: 70's?Brand: montgomery wardModel: open road cruiserColor:brownSize:women'sStolen in 97217, OR Stolen:2011-01-30Stolen From: lombard and interstate, corner of gas stationNeighborhood: arbor lodge, lombard transit centerOwner: melissa jo bartonOwnerEmail: punkchula@gmail.comDescription: big silver bell, WELDED PEDAL, blue handlebar grips, husker license plate, bedazzled klemt sticker, says open road on it, some kind of registration/fair sticker thing on it, [...]

Demonstration of a residential bike corral in Eugene by Paul Adkins.(Photo: Paul Adkins)

A Eugene resident has submitted a proposal to the City of Eugene to install on-street, residential bike parking corrals. On-street bike corrals are common in Portland, but we've yet to extend the idea into residential areas.
Noted bike advocate Paul Adkins and Chair [...]

Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- U.S. Congressional leaders have been feverishly studying the Constitution, resulting in the conclusion that bicycles are not transportation.
- A three foot passing law has been defeated in Wyoming, with the reasoning that it should be common sense to leave that much room without a difficult-to-enforce law.

Year: OlderBrand: BianchiModel: Lugged Steel Road BikeColor:BlackStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2011-01-26Stolen From: 326 NW 21st Ave. - right in front of Bishop's barber shop. It was locked with a Krypto U-Lock to a street sign.Neighborhood: Northwest PDX - 21st and EverettOwner: Clayton SzczechOwnerEmail: hallazgo@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Sadly, I have no year, model or serial number. This [...]

Below is the latest streetcar construction advisory from PBOT. Note that the bicycle vehicle lane on NE Weidler will be closed and if you are on a bike you will be directed into adjacent lanes...
Streetcar work narrows NE Weidler in Lloyd District next week
The Portland Bureau of Transportation announced that NE Weidler would be narrowed [...]