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Posted on January 9th, 2012 at 10:21 am.
If you ride the upper deck of the Steel Bridge be aware of a closure that goes into effect tonight. Statement from ODOT is below...
Jan. 9, 2011
Overnight Steel Bridge closures start tonight
Drivers can use Burnside or Broadway bridges
Oregon Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close the traffic lanes of the upper deck of the Steel [...]
Posted on January 6th, 2012 at 1:09 pm.
Just noticed this announcement from local non-profit Upstream Public Health. I'll put something on the front page when I get more details...
Save the date! February 6th, from 7pm-8:30pm at Portland State University, we're co-sponsoring Local Motion: Portland Mayoral Candidates Discuss Active Transportation with Willamette Pedestrian Coalition, OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon, The Bicycle Transportation Alliance, 1000 [...]
Posted on January 5th, 2012 at 2:03 pm.
This coming Tuesday, Governor Kitzhaber's Sustainable Communities and Transportation Policy Advisor Lynn Peterson will speak in downtown Portland.
Peterson is the former Chair of Clackamas County who was picked for her post by Kitzhaber back in February of last year. The talk is being hosted by the Oregon chapter of the international Women's Transportation Seminar.
See the [...]
Posted on January 5th, 2012 at 8:27 am.
Great news from our friends at the Safe Routes to School National Partnership... The non-profit announced this morning that their main source of funding, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has renewed their commitment to Safe Routes. Read the full press release below
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION RENEWS FUNDING FOR
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
Project Will Help [...]
Posted on January 4th, 2012 at 11:10 am.
(Screenshot of ABC News by Todd Boulanger)
Eagle-eyed reader Todd Boulanger sent in the image above last night. It's a screenshot of ABC TV news coverage of the Iowa Caucuses and it shows an AARP logo with the words "Vote Retirement Security."
It's great to see that the AARP thinks having pleasant places for older Americans to [...]
Posted on January 3rd, 2012 at 2:41 pm.
One of the best things I saw in my recent trip to Mill Valley and the Bay Area was this coconut cup holder. This bike was parked outside Tam Bikes in Mill Valley. They even sell them inside for $29.99!
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Posted on January 3rd, 2012 at 2:31 pm.
This bike has an interesting backstory. Read it below...
A few weeks back we kicked off our "Locked Up" column. The column takes a closer look at interesting bikes we find locked up throughout Portland. Our inaugural post featured a creative and quirky touring bike that seemed like it held many secrets and stories. Well it [...]
Posted on December 22nd, 2011 at 11:23 pm.
Here's the latest update on ODOT's Oregon City/West Linn Bridge project...
ODOT has released a survey to find out if shuttle users want them to add a later night service on Saturday and Sunday. ODOT has been operating a shuttle for bikers and walkers since construction began.
Here's more from ODOT rep Susan Hanson:
"We are trying to [...]
Posted on November 28th, 2011 at 10:11 am.
A great carfree holiday tradition continues this year. See the info and times/dates of the Peacock Lane light display event below...
Portland’s Peacock Lane Tradition Continues
Residents plan light displays, pedestrian-only nights to accommodate Portlanders of all ages
Portland, OR, October 26, 2011: Continuing a rich tradition of holiday spirit that began in the 1920s, residents of Southeast [...]
Posted on November 21st, 2011 at 10:46 am.
See below for statement from city regarding two open houses to hear public feedback on "the development and analysis of the fare policy and the related benefits and impacts of future service." For background on what Portland Streetcar might have up their sleeve, see our story from April, How bike-sharing could spur revamp of transit [...]
Posted on November 15th, 2011 at 2:27 pm.
Below is the official transcript of U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer's speech to Metro's Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation, November 10, 2011. (See related story here)
I’m looking over the course of the next 11 months to spend a little more time with some of you in some of these areas, because there are some important [...]
Posted on October 31st, 2011 at 12:59 pm.
Please note the traffic detour information below...
TRAFFIC ADVISORY
I-205 path users to see minor detour for next two weeks near E Burnside
The Portland Bureau of Transportation advises the traveling public that roadway construction will detour the I-205 ODOT Multiuse Path from October 31 through approximately November 18. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will be detoured from the [...]
Posted on October 31st, 2011 at 11:48 am.
"Alpenrose Women's Madison," a linocut by Amy Erickson on display at Bikeasaurus.
Our friends at Bikeasaurus — the fabulous bike-inspired art, gift, and accessory store at 1337 SE MLK Jr Blvd — sent us a note about the art coming to their "mini-gallery" this month. Check out the blurb from owner Becky Morton below and stop [...]
Posted on October 24th, 2011 at 10:12 am.
Check out more details in the press release below from PBOT:
NEWS ADVISORY
Crosswalk enforcement with Police is Wed. at W Burnside, NW 20th
PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Portland Police Bureau and Portland Bureau of Transportation announced a crosswalk enforcement event for Wednesday, October 26, to raise awareness of pedestrian safety and traffic law.
The enforcement will take place [...]
Posted on October 24th, 2011 at 9:59 am.
After getting lots of negative feedback about an ad running on college campuses that said "Stop pedaling... start driving," General Motors apologized and said they planned to stop the campaign. Apparently they're still working on taking the ads down...
Reader Chris T. wrote us from the campus of Colorado University in Boulder with a picture of [...]
Posted on October 20th, 2011 at 12:02 pm.
Just noticed that Eugene-based Bike Friday is headed to Portland for a test ride event this Saturday.
Just thought we'd shoot you a quick reminder that we will be in Portland on Saturday, Oct. 22 from Noon until 4 p.m. (or whenever you've had enough!)
Special Projects Manager Raz and Customer Service Rep Michael Macemon will [...]
Posted on October 17th, 2011 at 2:26 pm.
The national transportation advocacy group, Transportation for America will hold a rally at the Sellwood Bridge this Wednesday.
See the media advisory below....
CONTACT:
Chris Rall, 971-230-4745
chris.rall@t4america.org
Media Advisory:
Rally for Jobs and Infrastructure Repair at Sellwood Bridge
WHAT: Labor and consumer rights leaders will speak about the need to put people to work [...]
Posted on October 13th, 2011 at 9:32 am.
Closures start tomorrow (10/14) and last one week. Check the press release below for info:
PGE upgrade work to temporarily affect Springwater Trail
WHAT: Portland General Electric is upgrading electrical equipment along the Springwater Trail that will temporarily affect bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
WHERE: Detours will be in place between SE Bell Ave. at SE Johnson Creek Blvd [...]
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