The Beaverton Bike Gallery is hosting a big Women's Night event this coming Tuesday (1/11). On their website, the shop says the event is, "The perfect opportunity to talk with knowledgeable staff, industry reps, and other female cyclists about women’s clothing and bikes, family riding, and more."
I was curious about the event, so Beaverton [...]

Tom Miller is the new Director of the Bureau of Transportation.(Photos © J. Maus)

We've got a few great events to share with you to help you make the most of what will probably be a wet and cold weekend.  Ride safely and have fun!
Friday, January 7th
6:00pm-9:00pm: First Friday Art by Bike
This free monthly art gallery tour of inner Southeast and Northeast Portland hosted by Pedal Bike Tours offers [...]

What happens when you mix cops and crosswalks?(Photos © J. Maus)

One of the tools we can use to make our streets safer is to get tougher on enforcement. So, what happens when police officers focus on particular violations at specific locations?
Recently, we came across a report detailing five years of crosswalk enforcement actions carried out [...]

Job Title: Development Director
Company/Organization: Northwest Trail Alliance
Job Description:
Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA), a Chapter of the International Mountain Bicycling Association, formed in 1988 as the Portland United Mountain Pedalers (PUMP). The group re-branded in 2009 to become Northwest Trail Alliance. NWTA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
We are an alliance of mountain bikers and off-road cyclists dedicated [...]

Did you spend this week wondering what to do with your life now that Obama dropped you from his staff? Is your seat in the one hundred twelfth Congress being warmed by somebody new? Here are three opportunities for a career change. Consider them "serving your country" hyper-locally.
Check the links below for full [...]

Year: 2010Brand: GlobeModel: Live 2Color:BrownSize:Medium LadiesSerial: WUD092255134EPhoto: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5043/5332118800_c4d18b93ac_z.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2011-01-6Stolen From: New Seasons on Hawthorne at 42nd and Hawthorne.Neighborhood: HawthorneOwner: Claire Dennerlein MansonOwnerEmail: claire@claireandpaul.netDescription: Brown ladies city bike with large rack on the front. Also has BoBike Maxi+ on the back. This is the older version of the BoBike before the new headrest [...]

Artist rendering.

Construction of the Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge is set to being this month and Portland Mayor Sam Adams will host a ground-breaking event this Tuesday.
Once complete, the Gibbs Bridge will extend 700 feet over I-5, connecting the Lair Hill Neighborhood to the South Waterfront District near the Aerial Tram. The bridge will be for [...]

Job Title
Executive Director
Company/Organization
Westside Transportation Alliance
Job Description
Title: Executive Director
Status: Full time exempt
Salary range: Low $50’s, depending on experience, plus benefits
BACKGROUND
The mission of the Westside Transportation Alliance, located in Beaverton, Oregon, is to provide programs and services to Westside employers that reduce single-occupant-vehicle trips, reduce green house gas emissions, foster economic vitality and improve health. [...]

Photo from New Year's Day ride on January 1, 2010.(Photos © J. Maus)

I know we're already getting down to business in 2011, but I can't let 2010 slip away without reflecting on it a bit more. After all, 2010 gave us a lot to get excited about. Here are just some of the big ideas, [...]

I hadn't even heard of the collision, but just got this statement from the PPB. Good to know they got the guy:

PORTLAND POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN SW 4TH AND SW ALDER PED STRUCK CRASH
Posted: January 6th, 2011 2:56 PM
At approximately 12:30 p.m., yesterday, January 5, 2011, Portland Police responded to a pedestrian hit and run [...]

A bit of sharrow-flower mixed with binary... What do you think?! Thanks to BikePortland Sales/Business Manager Jonathan "JR" Reed for the design.

Stills from just some of the many films that will screen during the Bicycle Film Festival.

Get ready to be inspired and entertained by a wide variety of bicycle-themed films. The Bicycle Film Festival and Filmed By Bike are both gearing up for 2011.
The Bicycle Film Festival has just announced dates and screenings for their 2011 [...]

Caleb Pruitt's booking photo taken on 12/15/10.

After two weeks of testimony, a Multnomah County grand jury has upgraded the charges against Caleb Pruitt, the 28-year old man who struck and killed Angela Burke with his car as she attempted to cross SW Barbur Boulevard on December 15th.
Pruitt was arrested that night and booked on charges [...]

Job Title: Bicycle Mechanic
Company/Organization: Beaverton Bike N' Hike
Job Description: We are looking for a skilled bicycle mechanic with a positive attitude and great comunication skills. The position is primarily wrenching but will require time on the sales floor also. Ability to work at a fast pace a must.
Experience at a bicycle shop required.
Compensation based on experience.
How [...]

Brand: FeltModel: brughamColor:blackSize:56cmStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:1998-01-06Stolen From: tilamook/rodneyOwner: Joe KeshishianOwnerEmail: plaidelephantry@gmail.comReward: 100Description: It is an all black Felt fix gear with white bull bars, one tekro front brake with chrome trigger one black rim one orange rim and a bontrager saddleThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

It has been a horrible start to a new year for the safety of people walking on the streets of Portland. In the past 24 hours, two people have been hit (one of them killed by a hit-and-run driver) while attempting to cross SE Division Street.

SE Division street as it appears on PBOT's High [...]

Costco in Vancouver, BC.

With the news yesterday that Mayor Adams is in talks with a developer to bring a Costco store to the central city, it's become clearer than ever that a big box store could very likely be in Portland's future. Let's remember that back in September, Adams was actively courting Target to locate [...]

You might have swung by the Whole Foods booth at our last BikeCraft event where they were kind enough to show up with some free snacks. Looking to further their involvement with the community, the Laurelhurst Whole Foods (2825 East Burnside St.) is hosting a BTA fundraising day and a bike artisan fair this Thursday.
When [...]

A class gets down to work at Upper Echelon Fitness in Northwest.(Photo: Russell Cree)

Bike racing is a big deal in Portland. This time of year, many of the folks you see biking around town aren't headed to the store or to work, they're putting in base miles and doing intervals — all with an eye [...]