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Posted on May 22nd, 2012 at 2:39 pm.
This just in from PBOT:
NEWS ADVISORY
Crosswalk enforcement is tomorrow on SE Foster Road with Police
PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Portland Bureau of Transportation and Portland Police Bureau advised the general public that a crosswalk enforcement action was scheduled for Wednesday to raise awareness of pedestrian safety and traffic law.
The enforcement action will be from 12:30 to [...]
Posted on April 26th, 2012 at 2:45 pm.
Portland's edition of the global Ride of Silence is set for May 16th. The ride aims to memorialize those who have been killed while bicycling and draw attention to the importance of sharing the road. This will be Portland's seventh consecutive Ride of Silence, with the first event being held in 2006.
Here's more [...]
Posted on April 9th, 2012 at 2:54 pm.
From City of Portland Bureau of Transportation:
BICYCLE TRAFFIC ADVISORY
SE Umatilla bikeway closes tomorrow for construction, detouring traffic
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Bureau of Transportation announced a bicycle traffic advisory due to the closure of SE Umatilla Street tomorrow between SE 7th and SE 11th avenues. SE Umatilla is a popular on-street bikeway linking [...]
Posted on April 6th, 2012 at 12:52 pm.
A Celebration of Life honoring Dr. Hank Bersani — the man who was struck and killed while bicycling on Highway 99W in Monmouth on March 31st — will be held tomorrow. Please see full details in the statement below:
MONMOUTH, Ore. --- Western Oregon University (WOU) will hold a Celebration of Life honoring Dr. Hank Bersani [...]
Posted on April 5th, 2012 at 2:48 pm.
Remember that pesky streetcar utility pole placed in the bike path on the Broadway Bridge? The project to move it will start next week and Portland Streetcar will close parts of the bridge during the work. See more info below:
Portland Streetcar Construction Advisory
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Posted on March 28th, 2012 at 8:44 am.
This just in from ODOT... They are looking to fill vacancies on their Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee:
The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking people interested in filling two vacancies for the nine-member Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee. The two stakeholder positions available represent bicycle-based advocacy groups and local traffic safety committee or [...]
Posted on March 26th, 2012 at 2:46 pm.
This just in from Rep. Blumenauer's office:
Bipartisan House Transportation Leaders Urge House Leadership to Move Quickly and Support Bipartisan Senate Transportation Legislation
Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Robert J. Dold (R-IL), Mike Quigley (D-IL), Judy Biggert (R-IL), Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Charles Bass (R-NH) released a letter to House Leadership asking the House [...]
Posted on March 15th, 2012 at 12:17 pm.
This is happening tonight, 4-8pm at A Better Cycle on SE Division. Come one, come all!
FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE: Luck o’ the Commute Sale
A Better Cycle and North St. Bags presents:
Luck ‘o the Commute Sale
Thursday, March 15th 4-8pm
At A Better Cycle (2324 SE Division)
Stop by for discounts, games, snacks, a prize wheel, bouncy balls, [...]
Posted on March 14th, 2012 at 10:47 am.
The Columbia River Crossing project has announced a minor detour for bicycle traffic near the project area during a "pre-construction test project." The detours will begin "mid-March" and last about 3 1/2 months. See the detour maps and the full advisory from CRC below:
Temporary routes for pedestrian and bicycle traffic to begin mid-March
Cyclists and pedestrians [...]
Posted on March 9th, 2012 at 12:46 pm.
Reader Todd B. sent in this modified Share the Road sign spotted in Frenchman's Bar just over the river in Vancouver...
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Posted on March 7th, 2012 at 4:17 pm.
Mr. Knievel, bike salesman for AMF Wheel Goods
Before I head home to tend to two sick kids, I thought I'd share an awesome YouTube find. Behold, "EPIC Evel Knievel Bicycle commercial"...
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Posted on March 1st, 2012 at 4:58 pm.
Traffic Advisory from ODOT:
Inspections close freeway ramps and bike/ped trail
Routine inspections planned for March 5-12 on the Fremont and Steel Bridges
A contractor for ODOT plans to inspect the six east Fremont Bridge approaches (Interstate 405/Interstate 5 interchanges) and the Steel Bridge from Sunday, March 5, through Sunday, March 12. Inspections will close ramps from the [...]
Posted on February 17th, 2012 at 9:25 am.
A popular route that connects people from downtown Portland to Skyline Blvd (or vice versa) is now open after being closed for over a year due to a landslide.
NW Thompson Road between Cornell and Skyline Blvd reopened today, says a statement released this morning by Multnomah County. Here's more from the County:
Last winter’s heavier [...]
Posted on February 14th, 2012 at 10:35 am.
As we noted toward the end of last year, a new Oregon law has opened the door for personal carsharing. Now a firm that specializes in that business, Getaround, is set to open in Portland next week. They've planned a launch party/press conference in Portland City Hall with none other than Mayor Adams and Rep. [...]
Posted on February 2nd, 2012 at 9:52 am.
Like bike fashion and want to strut your stuff in front of an adoring crowd at Portland's biggest annual bike show? Check out the casting call from event organizers below:
The PDX Bicycle Show is casting The Portland Bicycle Fashion Show. The PDX Bicycle Show is a consumer expo with the largest display of bicycles, [...]
Posted on January 30th, 2012 at 1:34 pm.
Mark your calendars for March 13th and plan to attend the 6th annual Transportation Safety Summit. Mayor Sam Adams posted details on the event today:
SAVE THE DATE MARCH 13 for the SIXTH TRANSPORTATION SAFETY SUMMIT
WHEN: Tuesday, March 13, 2012
5:30–9:00 PM
WHERE: Jefferson High School,
5210 N Kerby Portland, OR 97217
The Sixth Transportation Safety Summit kicks off with [...]
Posted on January 24th, 2012 at 2:14 pm.
In case you haven't heard, the Transportation Research Board's 91st Annual Meeting is being held right now in Washington D.C. It's a major event in the transportation world that attracts the best and brightest thinkers and policymakers from around the country.
I've been following updates from the event via Twitter and two quotes have been shared [...]
Posted on January 15th, 2012 at 11:46 am.
Just read a funny/worthwhile message on the Shift email list. It's from our friend/man about town Carl Larson and it's a plea to join him on the hill tonight for what will likely be very cold and invigorating night of Zoobombing:
If YOU haven't been Zoobombing in months or EVER (repent!), tonight just might be your [...]
Posted on January 13th, 2012 at 2:40 pm.
If you own a Chariot trailer, please read the recall notice posted today by the CPSC:
Chariot Carriers Recalls Child Bicycle Trailers and Conversion Kits Due to Injury Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should [...]
Posted on January 9th, 2012 at 4:06 pm.
Please see the notice below issued Monday from the Consumer Product Safety Commission about a line of youth helmets that have been recalled....
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 6, 2012
Release #12-082 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 548-8518
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Triple Eight Distribution Due to Risk of Head Injury
WASHINGTON, D.C. - [...]
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