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Photos of the Day: When traffic is beautiful

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Over the past month or so, bike traffic seems to have skyrocketed around Portland. Streets were already packed with bikes through the summer months and now (especially with the Bike Commute Challenge going full steam) it’s getting ridiculous out there.

Bike traffic at 4:19 on just another Tuesday in Portland.
(Photos © J. Maus)

I’ve been meaning to go out and photograph the morning and evening rush hours, but yesterday, while covering an event, I came across this beautiful scene on the east end of the Broadway Bridge.

And here’s how it look when the light turned green… fantastic!

And no, this is not a special event; it’s just folks riding home from work.
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