Riding under the lights (and in the cold) last night at PIR.(Photos © J. Maus) Note to event organizers: All it takes to coax hundreds of biking Portlanders to your event — even in temps hovering near the 20s — is to make it carfree and serve free hot drinks. Last night was the first-ever … Read more
Brrrr. See how others bundled up below.(Photos © J. Maus) This morning’s commute was one of the coldest (mid-20s without windchill) and windiest I can remember in the five years I’ve lived in Portland. I was curious how many people would set out on their bikes this morning (I know several friends who opted to … Read more
View of NE Broadway during the morning rush hour.Share your caption ideas in the comments.–Larger version here(Photo © J. Maus)
Legislation would make more federal funds available for bike projects.(Photo © J. Maus) U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) is looking to introduce a new bill to Congress next week that would create a $2 billion grant program that would hasten investment in biking, walking, and other “active transportation options”. Blumenauer’s office sent out a one … Read more
Packed with (mostly) opposition.(Photo © Adams Carroll) Opposition to the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) took center stage at this morning’s meeting of the Project Sponsor’s Council (PSC). From a protest outside the meeting, to over one hour of public testimony — the project’s key players heard that the project remains disliked by many people. Opposition … Read more
Lake McTighe from Metro’s active transportation initiative contributedher perspective.(Photos @ Adams Carroll) Last night about 40-50 Portlanders (and at least one Vancouverite!) packed into a room at the back of Floyd’s Coffee Shop in Old Town for a mini town hall discussion on the state of bike activism in Portland. We had pitched it as … Read more
Metro President David Bragdon.(Photos © J. Maus) Portland Mayor Sam Adams
PBR mudflaps anyone? Offered byEdwin of A Convenient Cycle.(Photo © Elly Blue) I hope you bring your holiday shopping list to BikeCraft. The big show happens this Saturday (10-5 at 420 NE 9th Ave) and it’s going to be a-ma-zing. We’ve got around 50 vendors. They’re all based in Portland and they all have fantastic, … Read more
Detail of new “channelizing islands” recently installed on SE Spokane St.(Photos © Adams Carroll) The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation is just weeks away from unveiling one of the most important bike-related infrastructure projects in years. Their new bike boulevard on SE Spokane Street in Sellwood is the first of their “next generation” bike … Read more
Join us to talk about bikes tonight in Old Town.(Photo © J. Maus) Yes, we know tonight is the big Ducks vs. Beavers Civil War football game, but for anyone not planning to watch that… Tonight in downtown Portland you can stimulate your mind with paintings and conversation based on our favorite topic: bicycles. From … Read more
PBOT has made major safety improvements to this crossing (SE 13th and Spokane).(Photo © J. Maus) The Sellwood Bike Boulevard project is nearing completion and the neighborhood wants to celebrate. The Sellwood Moreland Improvement League (SMILE) will host a bike ride and party on Saturday December 19th to welcome the City’s first “next generation” bike … Read more
Tom Daly wants to help with your used bike purchase.(Photo © J. Maus) 25-year old Portland resident Tom Daly has worked at several local bike shops and has seen many used bikes in his day. Now that he’s opened his own repair shop, he’s decided to put that experience to use with a unique new … Read more