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Blumenauer legislation would bulk up and clear up bike commuter benefit

Rep. Earl Blumenauer at a reception this morning on Capitol Hill.(Photo © J. Maus) When the Bike Commuter Benefit Act passed back in October, it was somewhat of a shallow victory for advocates who had pushed for its passage for seven long years. Not only did it pass as a ploy to build support for … Read more


Getting pumped on urban trails and bike parks

This story is part of our special 2009 National Bike Summit coverage (sponsored by Planet Bike). For more coverage, follow BikePortland on Twitter and browse the latest photos in our Bike Summit photo gallery. Rich Edwards is a trail solutions coordinator with IMBA.(Photos © J. Maus) Most talk about biking in cities revolves around commuting … Read more


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With Complete Streets, Matsui says roads will be for everyone

This story is part of our special 2009 National Bike Summit coverage (sponsored by Planet Bike). For more coverage, follow BikePortland on Twitter and browse the latest photos in our Bike Summit photo gallery. Rep. Doris Matsui wants to slay the evil, bloated, highway dragon.(Photos © J. Maus) With a commitment to focus on livable … Read more


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Seeking a national legal standard to ensure traffic justice

Rep. Jim Oberstar, speakingat the opening night dinner.(Photo © J. Maus) Representative Jim Oberstar (D-MN) — the man whose passion for Safe Routes to Schools helped establish it as a national priority in America — is now throwing his energy behind a new idea. And, as Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that … Read more


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Sec. LaHood: “You have a full partner at the US DOT”

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood addressed the National Bike Summit this morning.(Photos © J. Maus) Ray LaHood, President Obama’s Transportation Secretary kicked off the opening plenary at the National Bike Summit this morning. LaHood, sporting the ubiquitous bike pin, made it clear that he symbolizes a new era of cooperation between the U.S. Department … Read more


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LaHood and the potential for livable communities

We’ll hear from TransportationSecretary Ray LaHood tomorrow morning. Tomorrow morning, President Obama’s Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood will address the 2009 National Bike Summit. When LaHood was announced as Obama’s pick back in December, many in the bike movement didn’t really have much to say about him. He’s been a strong supporter of rail, but … Read more


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“Go for Green”: League announces National Bike Summit workshops

Cover of 2009 Summit brochure. The League of American Bicyclists has announced details of the workshops that will be presented at their annual National Bike Summit that will take place in Washington D.C. on March 10 – 13th. The event is both an educational and networking opportunity for bike advocates across the country as well … Read more