Riding on SE 52nd Ave., along the route once slated for a major freeway and which is now planned to become part of the 50s Bikeway.(Photo © J. Maus)

The shop of a local bike builder.(Photo © J. Maus)

A new report issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality shows that there are more greenhouse gas emissions from products we buy than through driving, making electricity, or other activities. This "consumption-based" analysis of GHG emissions seems like yet another great example of why we [...]

Year: 80s?Brand: KHSModel: Gran SportColor:BlackStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-10-30Stolen From: SE 6th Ave at BelmontNeighborhood: SoutheastOwner: Liz HummerOwnerEmail: lizhummer@gmail.comDescription: Vintage KHS "Gran Sport" road bike, black frame, sticker for a Springfield bike shop on the frame, grey seat with some tears, new Planet Bike black fenders, white tape wrapped handlebars, metal rack on back, metal [...]

Year: 1987Brand: Fat ChanceModel: "Wicked"Color:BlackSize:19Serial:availableStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-11-02Stolen From: Two bikes were stolen from SE 15th and Belmont on Nov. 2nd. It was locked to a 1950's Black Schwinn Cruiser (also stolen) on my porch.Owner: Gabriel QuitslundOwnerEmail: GQuitslund@gmail.comReward: YesDescription: Black hand-built Mtn. Bike. It had Wilderness Trail Bars w/bar-end shifters and semi-slick tires. It [...]

Artist rendering of SW Moody taken from project website.

Tomorrow, the Portland Bureau of Transportation will lift the lid on their SW Moody Project that includes what will be downtown's first-ever cycle track.

PBOT Director Tom Miller says "tough decisions" lie ahead for his agency.(Photo © J. Maus)

The Portland Bureau of Transportation has projected $16 million in cuts to balance their 2012-2013 fiscal year budget.
As we reported earlier this month, the cuts are necessary due to a variety of local, regional, and national issues and Portland Mayor Sam [...]

An ad from UPS for bike delivery personnel.

Shipping giant United Parcel Service is once again looking to save money on fleet vehicle costs by hiring bicycle delivery staffers during the busy holiday season.
Tomorrow in North Portland, Worksource Portland Central will host a hiring event for as many as 49 "Bicycle Delivery Helper" positions.
This isn't the [...]

Note where PBOT removed the old bike lane and extended it.(Photo © J. Maus)

It's a huge pet peeve of mine when I'm riding in a bike lane and then it suddenly vanishes just prior to an intersection. It's like the City has a half-commitment to people on bikes — let's give them dedicated space where [...]

TriMet's "Be Seen Be Safe" rally comes to Pioneer Square Friday.(Photo © J. Maus)

We now present to you the weekly roundup of meetings, open houses, and other opportunities for activism...
Tuesday, Nov 1
North Williams Stakeholder Advisory Committee meeting
Noon to 2:00 pm, Red Cross Board Room (3131 N Vancouver Ave)
Here's the blurb about this meeting from [...]