Month: August 2007

Save Madison South!

We are avid cyclists and residents of outer NE Portland, at the base of Rocky Butte, where a Canadian-based land developer is hoping to sell property to a proposed ‘big box’ retailer. This would be roughly a 240,000 sq ft ‘Super Big Box’ resulting in 9,000 additional car trips per day. The location is at 82nd and Siskiyou and is heavily used by pedestrian and bicyclists. We are gravely concerned about this issue and are hoping to get Portland area cyclists concerned also. This would impact many cyclists who enjoy riding to and around Rocky Butte, so we are organizing an opportunity for cyclists to get involved.

We will be setting up a table at the top of Rocky Butte on August 18th from 9am-2pm where people can sign letters of protest, donate money (all fundraising is going towards paying for legal, land use and traffic experts who will help make our case), and/or just ride to show support in the effort to maintain livability in this neighborhood.

Feel good that you are involved in keeping Portland bike accessible! This is a no-host ride, pedal at your own pace!!! At the top of Rocky Butte we’ll provide Clif Bars (while supplies last). You’ll also be able to help save the neighborhood by signing letters and donating to Save Madison South. All fundraising is going towards paying for legal, land use and traffic experts who will help make our case.

GRAND PRIZE!!!
PEARL iZUMi® PACES SAFE DEVELOPMENT. As a responsible leader in the cycling industry, Pearl iZUMi has adopted a firm stance which incorporates both financial sponsorship of worthy organizations and support of advocacy groups whose main goal is to forward cycling and pedestrian safety.

Area cyclists donating $10 or more to the Save Madison South Coalition will qualify to win a Pearl iZUMi prize package valued at $150! Winning entries – one male, one female – will be chosen at random by Save Madison South representatives. Prize packages include Pearl iZUMi shorts and a jersey.

We appreciate your help in keeping Portland bike accessible.
Sincerely,
Mike and Amy Loftus

When: Saturday, 8/18/2007, 09:00 AM
Event Location: top of Rocky Butte — 82nd & Siskiyou
Contact: Mike and Amy Loftus
Contact E-Mail: amyloftus@gmail.com
Event Status: On-Schedule
Type of Ride? Group Ride – Group(s) stay together for the duration of the ride

This meeting is attended by high-level reps of the PPB, PDOT, the BTA and other similar organizations.

AGENDA
7:00-7:10 Introductions
7:10-8:10 “From Here to Portland’s Transportation Tomorrow” delivered by Commissioner Sam Adams

Overview of the transportation funding problem:
– Review of the project’s process
– Review of possible safety projects

8:10-9:00 Round Table Discussion

Sponsored By Portland Office of Transportation
When: Tuesday, 8/14/2007, 07:00 PM
Event Location: City Hall (Rose Conference Room), 1221 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR
Contact Phone: 503-823-5185
Website: http://www.portlandonline.com/shared/cfm/image.cfm?id=144765
Event Status: On-Schedule

Portland By Cycle Heritage Trees Ride

Part of Transportation Options’ SmartTrips Southeast project, this ride is open to everyone.

Tour the SmartTrips Southeast area & learn about Heritage trees from our tree expert.

Portland By Cycle rides run through August – Tuesdays from Westmoreland Park, Wednesdays from Woodstock Park.

Sponsored By Portland Office of Transportation
Event Location: SE 22nd & Rex (Westmoreland Park)
Contact: Timo Forsberg
Contact E-Mail: timothy.forsberg@pdxtrans.org
Contact Phone: 503-823-7699
Website: www.GettingAroundPortland.org
Event Status: On-Schedule
Average Pace: 9-12 MPH – Easy/Beginner. Frequent stops.
Distance: 10
Type of Ride? Group Ride – Group(s) stay together for the duration of the ride

@ Blue Lake Park (near Portland)
20500 Ne Marine Dr
Fairview, OR 97024

Bring your 1970-80s BMX Bikes to show, share and a chance to win prizes.

See this post for more information

@ Waterfront Park, North of the Hawthorne Bridge

Downtown bike parade starts at 11am…. big party with beer, amazing live music performances by the March Fourth Marching Band and the Sprockettes and so much more!

Benefit for the BTA and PUMP.

This is a great event that you should not miss!

Website

@ Portland Building auditorium
1120 SW 5th Avenue, 2d floor
(bring your lunch!)

This month at PDOT’s Bicycle Brown Bag series:

Gear up for the Bike Commute Challenge

Advice and support for advocates who want to help their colleagues get on bikes during the BTA’s Bike Commute Challenge in September.

Presented by BCC worksite coordinators:
Carolyn Sharp, Kacia Brockman, Diane Citrin, Morgan Kimbrough-Struss

Timo Forsberg
Transportation Options
Direct: (503) 823-7699
Bicycle Brown Bag webpage: