In case you haven't heard, Metro has launched a new way to gauge public opinion. It's called Opt In and they liken it to an "online opinion panel." Once enough people have signed up, they'll use the citizen panel to gauge feedback on important issues facing the region: things like how to set transportation investment [...]

All cozy and dry... I think I'll stop for a meal.(Photos © J. Maus)

Portland's bike parking offerings continue to improve in both quality and quantity. Recently I've noticed two developments in North Portland worth your attention: a new on-street bike corral on N. Williams Avenue and a nice covering of a corral on N. Mississippi.
This [...]

Year: 2003Brand: NovaraModel: RandonneeColor:54"Size:Dark GreenStolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2011-03-2Stolen From: Stolen from my front porch. Thief opened the porch gate and took the bike sometime in the night.Neighborhood: SunnysideOwner: Chris RivardOwnerEmail: clearwired@gmail.comReward: negotiable.Description: Green Novara Randonee, Mavic Open Pro Wheels, Sora cranks, shimano canti brakes, Sora STI, TripleThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of [...]

Sen. Floyd Prozanski.(Photo © J. Maus)

Senator Floyd Prozanski (D-Eugene) says he will amend SB 846, a bill he introduced last month that would have required all new bicycle trailers sold in Oregon to meet a minimum set of safety standards.
In an email to Eugene-area bike advocates, Prozanksi wrote:
"I just learned from ODOT the cost for [...]

External speakers will warn people that bus is turning.(Photo © J. Maus)

TriMet has begun testing an audible warning system that will notify people when a bus is turning. Here's how TriMet explains it in a statement released last night:
"Ten buses have been equipped with the external audible warning system. When the operator turns the steering [...]

In his ongoing commitment to technology and the arts, Portland Mayor Sam Adams announced a new iPhone app today. The app, Public Art PDX, was developed in a collaboration between Adams' office, the City of Portland, the Regional Arts and Culture Council and local app developer Matt Blair.
Why do I love this app and why [...]

Event Name: Vancouver Bike Club - bike gear & apparel swap
Event Start Date: 9 March 2011
Start Time: 7:00:00 PM
Web Site: http://vbc-usa.com/site/cal-rides.php?id=804
Event Description: Bring stuff to trade or sell! Or just bring your checkbook or cash to buy stuff. STUFF! Bike anything, including apparel.
In Vancouver at Bortolami's Aero Room - building [...]

The 'Circulus' mini velodrome is currently set up in the Portland Design Works warehouse just off N. Williams Avenue on Hancock.(Photos © J. Maus)

View of the landslide.(Photos: Dan Kaufman)

A mutli-use path that connects SE Milwaukie Avenue to the Springwater Trail north of Sellwood is closed indefinitely due a massive landslide.
Early this morning, we received an email from a reader saying that the landslide is completely blocking the trail. "Downed trees, much debris and heavy flooding (more than [...]

Rep. Lindsay (R-Hillsboro) voted no on a bill that would reduce speed limits on residential streets.

HB 3150 passed out of committee yesterday, but not without some drama. The bill, which would give cities the authority to reduce speed limits on certain "neighborhood greenway" streets to 20 mph, survived the House Transportation and Economic Development Committee [...]

Job Title: Customer Service Representative, Returns Processing
Company/Organization: Team Estrogen
Job Description:
Team Estrogen is an online retailer of women's cycling, triathlon and fitness apparel. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of every woman who wants to ride her bike in comfort and style. We are a small, but growing company seeking employees that share [...]