[via Portland Transport]
After some speculation that the old Sauvie Island Bridge might become a new bike/ped only bridge over the 405 freeway at Flanders Street, city transportation insider Chris Smith tell us that,

“The Commissioner’s office indicates that community response was not sufficient to justify the extra cost of moving the bridge.”
We needed a ton […]

Just a quick update on tonight’s Pedalpalooza Kickoff Parade.
Remember that because of Rose Fest activities several bridges might be closed for extended periods of time and due to construction on Naito things are pretty ugly right now. So if you’re headed downtown from the Eastside, either give yourself plenty of time to get down […]

[Doug’s new ride.]

Like many serious bike racers, Doug Ollerenshaw always dreamed of racing in Europe. Last month he finally got his chance. He traveled to Belgium with his Team Health Net/Maxxis teammates for his first and long-awaited foray into European racing.
It was a harsh introduction. His first race, the Trophee des Grimpeurs,was […]

[Shared lane marking, a.k.a. “sharrow”.](Photo by Todd Boulanger)

These roadway markings in Northwest Portland are known as shared lane markings, or sharrows. They were installed back in September as an experimental project, and they’re still awaiting official sanction.
Because the markings are still new to many road users, the City of Portland has developed […]