Earlier this year, bike markings unexpectedly appeared on 3rd Avenue. Now we know why.
(Photo: J.Maus/BikePortland)
(Photo: J.Maus/BikePortland)
Year: 2015
Jobs of the Week: Western Bikeworks, Otto Designworks
We’ve had two jobs listed this week. Learn more about them via the links below…
- Store Manager – Western Bikeworks/Velotech
- Sales Leader – Otto Designworks
County strikes reference to “recreational bicycle activities” from Sauvie Island plan
County Commissioner Jules Bailey
Disaster averted.
This morning the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners took action and removed language from the draft Sauvie Island transportation plan that sought to discourage “recreational bicycle activities.”
The draft plan was developed over the past 18 months by the County Planning Commission and a citizen’s advisory committee as an update to the Sauvie Island and Multnomah Channel Rural Area Plan and Transportation System Plan.
As the island has increased in popularity due to its aesthetic beauty and proximity to Portland, we suspected from the start that cycling might play a role in the planning process.
Andrew Holtz, a member of the County’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, alerted us with major concerns that a reference to “recreational bicycle activities” had remained in the draft plan in spite of his committee calling it “unacceptable” and “discriminatory” and making repeated requests to have it removed.
Weekend Event Guide: A party, e-biking, a memorial, racing ‘cross and more
E-bike in your future? A test ride is the first step to finding out.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
This menu of delicious rides and events is brought to you by our friends at Hopworks Urban Brewery. Their support makes BikePortland possible.
The forecast calls for rain. Real rain. That’s great news for the earth and for our hot and dried out souls. But will it put a damper on your riding plans? We hope not. Not if you’re “real Portlander” that is.
We’ve got quite a mix of offerings this weekend, including: a great excuse to take a road trip to central Oregon, an excuse to get naked, and two excuses to buy more bike gear. Have fun!
Friday, August 28nd
Green Zebra Grocery’s second store coming to a protected bike lane in the Lloyd District
Rendering of new Green Zebra Grocery on NE Multnomah.
Green Zebra Grocery, the company we’ve heralded as having the best bike parking in Portland, just announced the location of their long-awaited second store: It’s coming to the Lloyd District as the anchor tenant in the new Hassalo on Eighth development.
Mayor Hales will commute by bike to experience real-world conditions
Hales riding on the Esplanade last year.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales is most powerful elected official in a city that’s widely considered to be one of the country’s best for cycling. However, despite living just over four miles and a pleasant half-hour bike ride away from City Hall, Hales doesn’t commute by bike.
Sure, Hales is seen on a bike now and then; but those rides are organized events like Sunday Parkways. As anyone who has been in a bike parade or open streets event can tell you, that experience is much different than real-life, everyday, weekday rush-hour conditions.
With Portland in a biking funk there has been a growing chorus of whispers pressuring Hales to get on a bike and see what it’s like on Portland streets — without a police escort and cozy coterie.
I’m happy to report that Hales heard the whispers and has decided to ride his bike into work this coming Monday.
Neighborhood greenways breeze through council with unanimous support
PBOT Active Transportation Division Manager Margi Bradway and Bicycle Planning Coordinator Roger Geller presenting the report to council this morning.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Portland City Council unanimously adopted a resolution this morning that gives the bureau of transportation more strength and clarity in how they design and manage neighborhood greenways, the residential streets formerly called bicycle boulevards where biking and walking have priority over driving.
City confirms date for mystery bike share announcement
You never know. It could happen.
An unexpected comment by City Commissioner Nick Fish at the council meeting this morning has led to a confirmation from the bureau of transportation that they’re planning an announcement about bike share.
Fish was making his closing comments about the neighborhood greenways report and resolution (that passed unanimously by the way) when he said something that raised more than a few eyebrows in City Hall and on social media.
“This is an outstanding report,” Fish said, “I want to thank Steve (Novick, the commissioner in charge of PBOT) for all the great work.” Then he mentioned a few of the initiatives Novick has championed recently like Vision Zero and Sunday Parkways. Then he added, “And bike share, which we’ll soon be taking up and which I fully support.”
State says there’s not enough proof that bike lanes boost safety, so 26th Ave lanes should go
The City of Portland wants to create a second, more comfortable crossing of Powell at 28th, but the state says it won’t allow one unless bike lanes and bike boxes at 26th (shown here) are removed.
(Photos: M.Andersen/BikePortland)
(Photos: M.Andersen/BikePortland)
Three weeks after being asked if it can cite any evidence supporting its claim that removing a bike lane can sometimes increase bike safety, the State of Oregon has come up empty.
Moreover, a state spokeswoman wrote in an email Tuesday that four studies cited by the City of Portland that document safety benefits of bike lanes are inadequate, though the state did not say in what way the studies fall short.
“More research needs to be done,” the Oregon Department of Transportation said in its statement.
Research notwithstanding, the Oregon Department of Transportation is continuing to deny the City of Portland’s request to install a new stoplight at 28th Avenue and Powell (which would let the city create a new north-south neighborhood greenway on 28th) unless the city agrees to first remove the narrow bike lanes from nearby 26th Avenue.
Council vote today would allow more diverters on neighborhood greenways
A traffic diverter allowing biking and walking traffic but blocking auto traffic.
(Photos: J.Maus and M.Andersen/BikePortland)
(Photos: J.Maus and M.Andersen/BikePortland)
Traffic diverters: back by popular demand.
Job: Sales Leader – Otto Designworks
Job Title *
Sales Leader
Company/Organization *
Otto DesignWorks
Job Description *
We are looking for a tenacious leader to direct & manage our sales efforts in launching and developing our revolutionary new product, the OTTO Tuning System, http://ottodesignworks.com, as well as future new products in our pipeline planned later this year. OTTO is a new brand in active sports developing clever solutions to enable enthusiasts to pursue their passions. The position will be responsible for establishing and maintaining key national (and eventually international) OEM/dealer/distributor relationships, and building user sales demand through field & event marketing.
The ideal candidate has experience and understanding of the cycling & active sports/recreation industries, as well as relationships with key channel dealers/retailers in the segment. The candidate must be a self-starter with entrepreneurial roots; capable of travel and product demonstration. The position will work in partnership with a small team to help build a the Brand, launch downstream products and create a sustainable business. OTTO DesignWorks is an incubator business of DWFritz Automation, based in Wilsonville, OR.
Key Responsibilities
• Establish key retailer & dealer sales per strategic plan with initial product, the OTTO Tuning System
• Build profitable sales & distribution for OTTO brand and products and ensure sales policies work well for partners and company
• Lead external field marketing & demonstration programs; Provide and support distributor/dealer account marketing needs
• Support end user need / product development roadmap
Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience
• 3-5+ years with cycling (or related) industry in some sales/external customer service capacity. Demonstrable relationships with key retailers and/or OEMs.
• Strong technical acumen such that person can demonstrate technology, explain features, troubleshooting and diagnose failures of smartphone app/camera and bicycle systems
• Passionate, proactive, tenacious, entrepreneurial spirit and willing to be jack-of-all-trades to service users and market at a high level in order to build a Brand
• Clear and demonstrable understanding of sales channels, key account selling and sales policies and strategies, such as pricing levels, terms, and promotions
• Demonstrated sales & service acumen:
– Ability to build business and relationships
– Ability to close deals
– Ability to resolve issues successfully
– Ability to follow-up, listen, and execute
– Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet schedules and reliably manage multiple activities in parallel
• Ability to work in a group environment
• Ability to lead & grow with business growth
Education & Experience
• 3-5+ years with cycling/outdoor industry in sales and/or service capacity
• Understanding and/or passion for marketplace and product is strongly desired
• BS/BA degree strongly desired
• Experience in international markets & sales a plus
• Experience in pricing/sales forecasting and analysis
• Experience in business start-up or product line launch is a strong plus
Job Conditions/Notes
Working conditions include flexible and occasional extended hours in specific periods to service customers, travel and coordinate meetings or events, and will be primarily in the field. Position may filled by contractor agreement or full-time employment. Position will offer a sales commission structure to be determined.
How to Apply *
email: jobs@ottodesignworks.com