[Updated at 8:02pm on 6/30 — see end of story.]

Two cars created a carfree zone on Alberta Thursday night.More images(Photo: Stephen Upchurch)

In a brilliantly ironic bit of activism, two strategically placed cars helped created a three-block stretch of carfree streets during last week’s Last Thursday event on Alberta Street.
The event was first reported by Stephen […]

PDOT’s list of food vendors and activities.Download (PDF)

On Sunday June 22, the City of Portland will transform a six-mile loop of streets in North Portland into a temporary park. From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, people will be free to reclaim their streets without fear of high-speed motor vehicle traffic.
The event is called Sunday […]

In the past few days, several readers have contacted me about some interesting graffiti near the Hollywood Transit Center in Northeast Portland (image below).
Somehow, a determined and bike-loving artist/vandal managed to scrawl three bicycles and the words “Public Transport” on the barricade that separates traffic on Interstate 84.
As you can see in the photo I […]

This damaged wall caused headaches for the CCC.(Photo © J. Maus)

Back in December, a truck accidentally rammed into the wall of the Community Cycling Center’s offices in Northeast Portland. The impact of that collision caused thousands of dollars in damage and forced the non-profit to scramble for space.
Since the accident, six employees had to […]

(Photos courtesy Jason Gately/PDX Int’l Airport)

A new bike and pedestrian path that connects the Portland Airport to Marine Drive opened today.
As promised back in June, the new 12-foot wide, half-mile long asphalt pathway runs between Marine Drive and Northeast Frontage Road and connects with the existing bicycle and pedestrian path that serves PDX.
In addition to […]

[Updated: 12/11, 11:01pm (see below)]

Location of assault Google Map link

At 7:45 yesterday morning (12/10) a woman on a bicycle was thrown to the ground by a man in a car as she pedaled to work on NE Emerson Street and 35th Place (near New Seasons Market).
The man then stopped his car, robbed her, […]

CCC employee Benjamin Jaspersin the damaged office.(Photos © Jonathan Maus)

At around 3:30 on Saturday afternoon, a Toyota FourRunner backed into the wall of the Community Cycling Center (CCC) on NE 17 Avenue (at Alberta).
Several employees were working at the time (getting ready for the Holiday Bike Drive this morning), but thankfully, none of them were […]

A few of the folks behind Bike Farm. L to R: Jennifer Collins, community outreach coordinator; Becca Dillon, co-founder; Ariel Raymon, co-founder.(Photos © Jonathan Maus)

Ariel Raymon loved learning how to work on her bike as a member of The Bike Church, a community bike shop based in Santa Cruz, California. She learned how to […]

“We are excited to share this victory with more than 2,200 supporters who have made it possible…this isn’t over…this land is still open to development proposals and we are committed to working towards the right fit for the neighborhood.–Save Madison South

Remember the story about a group of neighbors in Northeast Portland who were concerned about […]

Brian and his motorhome-bike before vandals destroyed it (see below).(Photo: Bob Crispin)

Last November, I shared photos and the story of an amazing character making his home on the streets of Portland.
His name is Brian and he lives in a bicycle that he expertly engineered into a human-powered bicycle Winnebago. According to reports, […]

“We are gravely concerned about this issue… This would impact many cyclists who enjoy riding to and around Rocky Butte.”-Resident Mike Loftus

Some outer northeast Portland residents are worried what a proposed development might mean to bike safety in their neighborhood.
Avid cyclists and neighborhood residents Amy and Mike Loftus say a Canadian-based land developer is hoping […]

Crowds gathered one last time at the Alberta St. Clown House on NE 25th Ave.(File photo)

This month’s Last Thursday on Alberta was notable for several reasons: the clowns, the cops, and the crowds.
First and foremost, it was the last month in a long run of action at the Alberta Street Clown House (they’re moving soon). […]

Love it.(File photo)

It’s a pleasure to point out yet another bike-friendly business in Portland; Staccato Gelato on NE 28th.
Not only do they make mouth-watering gelato and fresh donuts, but have you seen their Frequent Biker Card? Or how about their cool cycling jerseys?
The other thing I love about Staccato is how they work […]

The Oregonian reports that last night City Council unanimously approved a new Local Improvement District tax that will be used to improve NE 92nd Ave.
From their story:
“Northeast 92nd Avenue could become the not-so-secret back route to IKEA, after the council approved a controversial new tax district to upgrade the street.
…The $3.2 million project will improve […]

Dingo Dizmal, captain of the Clown House.(File photo)

Yes folks, it’s true. Tonight at Last Thursday on Alberta Street, the Clown House (at NE 24th and Alberta) will play host to hijinks and fun for the very last time.
Due to rents that have shot far beyond a clown’s wage, Dingo, Pinga, Chlorine, Will, and the […]

Just came across a photo of the Bike Oasis that has been installed on NE Sandy Boulevard.

Located near NE 43rd and Hancock.(Photo: jjoyful1 on Flickr)

This bike parking structure is an exact copy of the one recently installed on SE Hawthorne Boulevard and it was of the NE Sandy Boulevard Resurfacing and Streetscape […]

A winged devil jousting on a unicyclewowed a packed crowd at the Clown House.View gallery(File photo)

Despite an increased police presence after last month’s unfortunate incident, Last Thursday on Alberta got back to business last night.
The street pulsed with energy and creativity from street performers, local art, and of course bikes and cyclists of every persuasion […]