Put some meaning back in the word “Friday” by finding a job through this week’s featured job listings. You could influence what local parts supplier Cyclone offers or maybe get paid to ride your bike across the country for the American Lung Association.
Check the links below for full job details and be sure to tell them you read about it here. Good luck!
Last month we delved into the possibility of Governor Kitzhaber naming a new Director at the Oregon Department of Transportation. Today, Kitzhaber’s office released a statement saying he has completed a “review process” of agency directors and that he’ll make a final decision about who stays and who goes next week. Read the statement below and stay tuned…
Governor Kitzhaber Completes Agency Director Review Process
Following up on his December request for the resignation of 24 agency directors to ensure the state is led by a team that shares a common commitment to transforming Oregon government, Governor Kitzhaber today announced he has completed his review and decided on which resignations to accept. The Governor made clear his priority of building a team that improves the efficiency, productivity, transparency and accountability of state agencies and programs through outcome-based management.
“Our new approach to state government requires that state agency heads be change agents,” said Governor Kitzhaber. “Our team shares a common agenda to change the way the state does business, and agency heads know they will be held accountable for results.”
The Governor will announce the names of his agency directors the week of February 14, after completing personnel and transition matters.
“I appreciate the hard work and commitment all agency directors. Oregonians are lucky to have such talented public servants committed to delivering needed services in the most efficient, effective means possible,” said Governor Kitzhaber.
I’m excited to announce this month’s Get Together… On February 22nd, we’ll host our monthly meet-up at the Lucky Lab Tap Room (1700 N. Killingsworth) from 5:30 to 7:30.
We kicked off our 2011 Get Together season last month in Southwest Portland and we can’t wait to bring this event to yet another part of the city. If you live, ride, or work anywhere near the Overlook, Arbor Lodge, Piedmont, or Humboldt neighborhoods, we hope you’ll consider joining us. There is no shortage of issues to discuss in these neighborhoods.
I’ve got two Portland bike business tidbits to share.
Pedal Bike Tours is currently ranked as the #1 tour on the Things to Do in Portland page of the juggernaut tourism website TripAdvisor.com (they claim to host 40 million reviews); beating out walking tours, food tours, and even rides on the Willamette River jet boats. So far, Pedal Bike Tours has a perfect rating by all of its 25 reviewers.
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Riding on SE 28th.
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Two-way cycle track on NE 33rd.
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A new study from Dr. Anne Lusk at the Harvard School of Public Health published in the British Medical Journal yesterday came to the conclusion that bicycling in a cycle track — physically separated from motor vehicle traffic — is safer than riding in the street.
Metro has received eight applications for the vacant Council spot left open by the resignation of Robert Liberty last month. As our regional government that plays a fundamental role in transportation investments and land-use policy, the process for deciding who gets the spot is worth our attention.
Here are the eight applicants (taken from Metro press release):
The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation and Mayor Sam Adams hosted the Transportation Safety Summit Tuesday night. The event brought together advocacy groups, city staffers, citizen activists, and leaders from PBOT, the Oregon Department of Transportation and other agencies. The goal was to share information, garner feedback, and get focused around our city’s top safety priorities.
Job Title: Ride Leader
Company/Organization: American Lung Association
Job Description:
This is the 15th annual Big Ride Across America and we are looking for an experienced Ride Leader to manage our signature cycling tour from Seattle, WA to Washington, DC. You would provide over-all management and direction of the event while it is “on the road” between June 20th and August 6th, 2011. Daily priorities include ensuring safety of riders at all times, daily route oversight and management, keeping accurate financial records, and working with food and lodging vendors along the way to maintain our positive working relationships.
Other requirements:
• Route scout trip
• Co-lead monthly calls beginning in March
• Assist w/crew recruitment
• Acquire HAM radio license by June
Successful candidates will have event production experience, be highly organized, a creative thinker and effective communicator, enjoy working as part of a team and have a passion for bicycles.
For more information about the event visit: http://www.cleanairadventures.org/big_ride_across_america
How to Apply:
Please email resume and references to Bridgett Herzog at bherzog(at)alaw(dot)org.
A bill introduced in Salem yesterday would reduce the maximum fine for bicycle operators who fail to stop at a stop sign. Senate Bill 660 “Decreases penalty for failure to stop for stop sign to maximum fine of $40 for person operating bicycle.”
Event: BikePortland.org Get Together – North Portland
Event Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2011. 5:30-7:30PM+
Event Location: Lucky Lab Tap Room. 1700 N Killingsworth St
Portland, OR 97217
Event Description: Our monthly foray into various parts of greater Portland to talk with local residents, businesses and travelers about local bicycling issues. It’s a chance for us to meet up offline to make connections, discuss issues, learn from each other, foment plans, and tap into the local community.
No charge, though Lucky Lab does serve food and drink so come prepared.
This year long event series is made possible by SKS-germany, makers of fine bicycle commuting accessories like mudguards, tire pumps and multi-tools which we will be giving away to several lucky attendees. See you then!
Read about previous Get Togethers here.
Senate Bill 130 (text), that would add green, yellow and red bicycle signals to Oregon’s list of officially accepted traffic control devices, has passed the Oregon Senate.
The ODOT-backed bill passed yesterday by a vote of 28-1. The only “no” vote came from Senator Jeff Kruse (R-Roseburg). The Oregonian reported via Twitter that Kruse decried “special perks for cyclists” as the reason for his opposition.
SB 130 got a public hearing on February 1st and the City of Portland’s head traffic signal staffer Peter Koonce testified on its behalf. Why is this bill so important? Here’s a snip from his testimony: