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(Photo © J. Maus) The Portland Police Bureau issued 384 citations and 31 warnings for violation of Oregon’s new cell phone law during the month of January. The law, which makes it a primary offense (meaning cops do not need any other reason to pull you over) to hold a cell phone to your ear … Read more
First annual NW Bike Show comes to the Expo Center Sat. and Sun. The weather in Portland is gorgeous — clear and sunny. Perfect biking weather. Check out the events below and chime in with a comment to share your adventures with us. What are your plans? Friday, February 19th 9:30pm – late: Dropout Bike … Read more
View of NE 82nd showing walkers and new barrier wall.(Photo: Elly Blue/Flickr) On Wednesday, we brought you news of the first “communique” from newly formed activist group The People’s Department of Transportation (PDOT). Their video featured on-the-street interviews and commentary that was critical of a new wall erected by the Oregon Department of Transportation in … Read more
Coming soon to a bike boulevard near you.– Watch video below – With Mayor Sam Adams’ recent announcement that he hopes to find $20 million for bike projects in Portland’s Green Streets program, you might be wondering what exactly a green street is. Today I came across a video (watch it below) on the City’s … Read more
SmartTrips decal outside a cafe in St. Johns.(Photo © J. Maus) The Transportation Options Division within PBOT has released a report on their 2009 SmartTrips Business program that focused on North and Northwest Portland. In a survey about the program’s effectiveness filled out by 72 (out of the 192) businesses involved in the program, 68% … Read more
Kipp Crawford and his mom Jean.– Video Below –(Photo: PPB) The Portland Police Bureau is handling the November fatality of 32-year old Kipp Crawford as a homicide and they have just announced a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case. At a news conference today (watch video below), PPB Detective Bryan … Read more
A pilot project in San Francisco will replace two parking spaces with a patio.(Photo: RG Construction)
The Travoy from Burley. Eugene, Oregon based Burley Design is set to debut a new product called the Travoy. According to Burley sales guy Steve Strickland, the Travoy is a “commute trailer” and it will be shown to the public for the first time at the FrostBike trade show in Minnesota this weekend. Strickland said … Read more
Portland based band, Hurtbird, has a great song on their new album titled, I Like My Bike. Nature vs. City is their third album and the band’s throwing a CD release party tomorrow. Hurtbird is Ryan Hayes, Michael Young, Joel Holly and Brian Gumpert. Holly is on staff at the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) and … Read more
Eleni’s new Batavus.(Photos © J. Maus) My seven-year old daughter Eleni is the proud owner of her first city bike; meaning it came with fenders, a rack, integrated light, and more. It wasn’t easy to find a well built kids city bike in local bike shops. Most kids bikes are just mini versions of adult … Read more
Mayor Adams addresses the crowd.(Photos © J. Maus) Mayor Sam Adams hosted the Transportation Safety Summit at U of O’s White Stag Building in downtown Portland Tuesday night and a standing-room only crowd of over 200 citizens, advocates and city and state officials showed up. The event offered an opportunity (albeit short at only two … Read more
Cross section of how SW Moody will look after a $23 million facelift thanks to federal stimulus funds awarded today.