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Year: 2008
Guest article: Crash knocks out teeth, community helps put them back
Carl Larson
This article was written by Carl Larson.
A nearly ubiquitous presence on the Portland bike scene, Carl’s done everything from delivering bike maps as an employee of the City of Portland’s Transportation Options division, to working with the Regional Arts and Culture Council on the Zoobomb Pyle art rack project.
Few people move between Portland’s many bike clubs, organizations and sub-cultures with as much panache and dedication as Carl.
In this article, he shares a heart-warming story of tragedy and triumph within the Zoobomb community.
Wintertime Palm Tree Ride
WINTERTIME PALM TREE RIDE (4th annual!)
meet at HAWTHORNE HOSTEL, 3031 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Because winter in Portland really isn’t as bad as some people make it out to be! This ride is a way to prove it!
Just like the previous three years, we’ll cruise around inner SE and NE Portland to check out palm trees and other exotic trees that defy the “cold” weather. Plus a smattering of other evergreen and just plain weird trees!
Ride should last about three hours, with plenty of stops.
And we do a different route each year!
RAIN OR SHINE. RIDE NOT A LOOP. Be amply prepared for the ‘harsh winter weather’ you may face on this day. Bring those tree books if you got ’em!
Geller, Birk and the “Leading Edge of Bicycle Transportation”
City of Portland bike
coordinator Roger Geller.
(Photo © Jonathan Maus)
coordinator Roger Geller.
(Photo © Jonathan Maus)
The current (Roger Geller) and former (Mia Birk) bike coordinators for the City of Portland will speak at a Women’s Transportation Seminar luncheon tomorrow (1/8).
Birk, who’s now a principal at bike and pedestrian planning firm Alta Planning and Design, will give a talk called, The Leading Edge of Bicycle Transportation Policy and Practice.
Here’s the blurb from the official event web page:
Press Release: Liberty to run for Metro re-election
Metro Councilor Robert Liberty.
(Photo © Jonathan Maus)
(Photo © Jonathan Maus)
From a Press Release:
Metro Councilor Robert Liberty Announces Run for Re-Election to Metro
Robert Liberty, who represents people in the southern half of Portland on the Metro Council (the area’s regional government), announced his decision to run for reelection to his Metro seat. While he seriously considered filing for the seat being vacated by City Commissioner Erik Sten, he decided that he would rather work on his unfinished regional projects.
“I’m proud of my record at Metro,” said Liberty. “And after my first term, I’m reaching the point where I can have a significant impact on the region’s future. I’m asking voters to give me the opportunity to continue my work to curb sprawl, fight climate change, protect farm and forestlands, keep nature near us in neighborhoods natural areas, support transportation choices, and build more sustainable and affordable neighborhoods.”
In his 2004 race for District 6, Liberty raised $170,000 from 700 contributors, defeating two opponents. District 6 has about 230,000 residents.
Liberty has been endorsed by various elected officials including former Governor Barbara Roberts, Metro Council President David Bragdon, State Representative Jackie Dingfelder, Clackamas County Commissioner Lynn Peterson and Multnomah County Commissioner Jeff Cogen, natural areas advocate Mike Houck, northeast Portland activists Linda Robinson and Arlene Kimura, and various other neighborhood leaders in southeast and southwest Portland.
Liberty said he also wanted to help make upcoming decisions on the Sellwood Bridge, solid waste and recycling, the Columbia River Crossing and the future of the Oregon Zoo.
Looking to the future, Liberty noted that by 2010 many of his Metro projects will be completed. At that time he will consider running for Portland City Council. The Metro Council Presidency will also be open, with David Bragdon finishing his second and last term.
More information about his campaign is available at libertyformetro.com.
Liberty has one filed opponent for the District 6 race.
PDOT Bicycle Brown Bag – Safe and Sound for Cyclists?
The latest in the Bicycle Brown Bag discussion series…
Safe, Sound & Green Streets for Cyclists soon?
Mark Lear & Jamie Waltz of the Safe, Sound & Green Streets project and Roger Geller, City of Portland Bicycle Coordinator, discuss the proposed bikeway network improvements in store if the Safe, Sound & Green Streets proposal is adopted. (Council votes Jan. 16th.).
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Portland Building auditorium
1120 SW 5th Avenue, 2d floor
(bring your lunch!)
Timo Forsberg
Transportation Options
Direct: (503) 823-7699
Fax: (503) 823-7371
E-mail: timothy.forsberg@pdxtrans.org
Vandals damage lights on I-205 bike path
ODOT reports that vandals have “ripped apart” lighting fixtures on the I-205 bike path.
Here are more details from ODOT’s Shelli Romero:
The Year in Bikes: A look back at 2007
A tall biker shares a stunt during a
post-wedding bike parade in June.
(All photos © Jonathan Maus)
post-wedding bike parade in June.
(All photos © Jonathan Maus)
To say 2007 was a big year for bikes in Portland would be a vast understatement.
New laws were pushed through the legislative process in Salem, our concerns reverberated through City Hall, the local bike economy gained national prominence, we broke records in rider participation in both our World Naked Bike Ride and in a cyclocross race, we launched an effort to revise our Bike Master Plan for the first time in over a decade (and fought to have its funding restored)…and that was just the start.
Council will hear Safe, Sound and Green proposal this week
Multnomah County Chair Ted Wheeler (L) and
City Commissioner Sam Adams at a Safe, Sound
and Green Street Town Hall in October.
(Photo © Jonathan Maus)
City Commissioner Sam Adams at a Safe, Sound
and Green Street Town Hall in October.
(Photo © Jonathan Maus)
Commissioner Adams’ Safe, Sound and Green Streets transportation funding proposal will be up for consideration by City Council on Wednesday.
The proposal, which includes $24 million for 110 miles of new bike boulevards (among other things), seeks to create new city fees to pay for a growing street maintenance backlog and traffic safety improvements.
Safe, Sound, and Green Streets hearing
See CommissionerSam.com for full details and background on this proposal.
Key components of the Safe, Sound and Green Streets Program are: a significant investment in the bicycle network, reducing the conflict between bikes and cars; improvements to the signalizations of lights, reducing green house gases and congestion while improving driving times; and repairing all the arterials in poor and very poor condition.
I encourage you to review the information and related blogs on the issue. The matter will be before council on January 9, 2008 at 2:00 PM. We hope to see you at the council hearing and look forward to your support.
LOCATION: City Council Chambers. Portland City Hall, SW 4th Street Entrance
Back in the saddle again
Me and Danica in front
of my mom’s house.
(Photo © Joel Maus)
of my mom’s house.
(Photo © Joel Maus)
My long, strange, trip to California is over and it feels good to be back in Portland.
The girls and I enjoyed the sunny, 70 degree weather and the quality time spent with family and old friends. The only downside was spending so much time in a car and coming to realize the tremendous barriers Orange County cities face in transitioning from their car-centric way of life (which most people don’t even see as a problem).
Light Night Social at the Bike Gallery
Are you in the dark about night riding? Time to light –up!
The Downtown Bike Gallery is hosting the Light Night Social. Lights are the law after dark, but we love them for the safety and fun they add to evening rides. So, Downtown Bike Gallery will keep the doors open late this evening in order to answer all of your bike lighting queries.
We’ll have plenty of the See and Be Seen 15% off coupons on hand so you can buy all of the lights, reflective tape, and blinkies you need to be safe and seen. Special guests from two of the Portland Office of Transportation’s programs -See and Be Seen and SmartTrips Downtown – will join the fun with great information about commuting.
You’re invited to, learn shop, socialize, or just linger and have a glass of wine, beer, juice, and some snacks before you head for home.