Remember the bike lane on NW 14th Avenue we highlighted last week?
Here’s how PBOT will fix the bike lane that disappeared on NW 14th Ave
Year: 2018
Did you get to ride in that dry, warm weather on Sunday?
(Photo: Doug Hecker)
After what felt like weeks of incessant rain, Portland was gifted a dry day on Sunday. It was a rare full day of dryness with even a bit of sun thrown in here and there. Temps even reached the 60s!
I took a walk around the neighborhood and saw all manner of people out and about on bikes. The parks were packed with families who dusted off their rigs and the bike lanes were full of group riders and errand-doers.
One of our friends on Facebook, Doug Hecker, shared this great image of he and friends up at Powell Butte Nature Park. I asked him to share a bit about it:
“On Sunday afternoon I tried to convince my partner to go on an off-trail waterfall hike but they weren’t feeling up for it so I suggested riding from our Brentwood-Darlington abode and hopped on the Springwater Corridor towards Powell Butte. It has been 2 years since I had been on the Springwater. I had previously hadnt taken my bike on dirt trails before so I was pleasantly surprised. We rode a couple of laps on the Elderberry trail, Summit Lane, and exited via the Pipeline Rd. We scored a neat picture of Hood while we were there and dreamed of future excursions. The car parking situation is tough on a sunny Sunday afternoon and it seems that the crowds are nicely spread out so you will definitely see plenty of other people and pets. I viewed as a nice urban escape.”
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(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)
I too haven’t ridden there in years and now I’m really itching to go back. With the Springwater as an access point, Powell Butte’s off-road bike trails are accessible by nearly everyone.
Did you get a chance to take advantage of Sunday’s weather?
— Jonathan Maus: (503) 706-8804, @jonathan_maus on Twitter and jonathan@bikeportland.org
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SE Foster road diet finally out to bid: Construction will start in May
(Graphics: City of Portland)
Nearly four years after was unanimously supported by Portland City Council, the Foster Road Streetscape Plan is finally poised to begin construction.
The City of Portland put out a bid for construction services last week and ground-breaking for the project is expected to begin in early May.
The Monday Roundup: Dockless bigotry, TriMet’s dirty diesels, the 199 year-old bike, and more
Welcome to the week. We’ve got a lot to cover; but first let’s look back at the best stories we came across in the past seven days…
Cars vs bikes, literally: Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi is meddling in the business of dockless bike-share companies in what looks like an effort to tame their growth.
Better boardwalks: We love this brilliant, modular sidewalk expansion method from London. Where could we put wider sidewalks to use in Portland?
Funding boost: Jump Bikes (formerly Social Bicycles), the bike share company that provides bikes and tech for Portland’s Biketown bikes, received an influx of venture funding after winning an exclusive permit for dockless e-bikes in San Francisco.
Weekend Event Guide: Ovarian Psycos, coffee on the bridges, Alameda’s architecture, and more
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)
I can’t do anything about the weather; but I can give you some great ideas for what to do on a bike this weekend.
Have a look at our specially prepared menu of rides and make the selections that suit you…
The woman who made Sunday Parkways a Portland institution is retiring from PBOT
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
Portland Bureau of Transportation employee Linda Ginenthal is retiring after more than 23 years with the agency.
Throughout her career, Ginenthal has been a force of nature in promoting biking, walking, and livable streets. Among the many programs, projects and events she played a major (often leadership) role in were SmartTrips, Safe Routes to School, Portland’s push for a Platinum award, the 2016 Open Streets Summit, and of course, Sunday Parkways.
Jobs of the Week: Lakeside, Stages, Community Cycling Center, Showers Pass
If you want to break into the local bike industry — or you’re in need of a change, here are some excellent opportunities to consider.
And yes, Showers Pass is hiring! This Portland company is growing and it’s a great time to get your foot in their door.
Learn more about each new job listing via the links below…
–> Customer Service Representative – Stages Cycling
–> Retail Specialist – Community Cycling Center
–> E-Commerce Marketing Specialist – Showers Pass
–> Customer Service Representative – Showers Pass
How are you holding up so far this winter?
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
Let’s talk about the weather.
State committee setting rules for Safe Routes to School funding wants your input
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)
This article is by Portland resident Kari Schlosshauer. She’s the Pacific Northwest senior policy manager for the Safe Routes to School National Partnership.
Job: Mechanic – Lakeside Bicycles
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Lakeside Bicycles
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Lakeside Bicycles is looking for a full-time Mechanic with at least 2 years of sales and shop service experience. The position requires a flexible person who is comfortable with menial tasks such as cleaning bikes and sorting equipment, as well as more demanding work building and servicing premium road and mountain bikes. The ideal candidate will spent most of the time in the service area but will also need to deal face-to-face with customers for sales and/or service.
If you are dependable, passionate about bicycles, have a sense of humor, friendly, driven and easy to work with, please send us your resume. Weekend work is required. Health benefits are available after a 90 day probationary period. A generous employee purchase program is available. Pay is commensurate with experience. Along with you resume, send a cover letter and three work references. Minorities and Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Send a cover letter, resume and three work references to amy@lakeside-bikes.com. Or drop by with your CV and meet our giant orange fuzz ball! No telephone calls please.
The Little Things: A bike lane on NW 14th has disappeared
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
The Little Things is a new column where we share (relatively) small problems — and little miracles — in our street network. Is there a little thing that makes your ride uncomfortable, annoying, inspiring, or exhilirating? Tell us about it and we’ll consider it for a future column.
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Job: Customer Service Representative – Showers Pass – FILLED
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