“Due to continued declining transportation revenues, the County has decided not replace that transportation planning staff position in the near future. Regrettably, a consequence is that we are unable to staff the Bicycle and Pedestrian Citizen Advisory Committee, and it will be suspended until further notification.”— Jane McFarland, Multnomah County Tranportation Planner in an email … Read more
At a meeting in City Hall last night, Parks Commissioner Nick Fish (in suit in upper left corner) learned more about urban mountain biking issues from a host of experts and advocates.(Photos © J. Maus)
Are you a regular bicycle rider but have never taken a bicycle tour? Now that it’s spring, are you itching to hit the open road once the weather gets nicer and explore nature in a way you haven’t yet? Then join us to learn more about Self-Supported Bicycle Touring. We’ll be discussing equipment, planning, and … Read more
Job Title Frame Builder Company/Organization Newbikeco Job Description Portland based builder of lugged and fillet brazed steel bicycle frame-sets seeks an experienced builder. How to Apply Please send an email detailing your experience to newbikeco@yahoo.com
BTA veteran Doug Parrow will help bolster legislative efforts in Karl Rohde’s departure.(Photos © J. Maus) I got in touch with BTA executive director Scott Bricker today to ask him about how their recent shift in personnel would impact their 2009 legislative agenda. On Friday, I reported that the BTA’s government relations and public affairs … Read more
Multnomah County is working on a project to re-design Scholls Ferry Road. This Thursday (4/9), they’re holding the second of two public meetings where you can check out and weigh in on proposed design configurations. The official press release is below: Open house for Scholls Ferry Road streetscape design plan The second of two public … Read more
While at the CRC opposition rally on Sunday, I met Vancouverite John Kangas. He was passing out flyers with “Bike Me!” across the top. He is trying to organize Vancouver bike lovers and has set up a meeting for “all who cycle in Vancouver”. Here are the details if you’d like to attend: When: April … Read more
On Saturday I pulled up to the bike parking near the northwest entrance to Powell’s Books on Couch and noticed this sweet, hand-knit bike rack cozy. I have no idea who made it but I’d love to see more of these (especially on those angular new staple racks on the transit mall). Check it out … Read more
If you missed Sunday’s CRC rally in Waterfront Park, Dan Kaufman from CrankMyChain! CycleTV has put together a video with 7+ minutes of footage (watch it below).
Universal Cycles storefront at NW 18th and Thurman.(Photos © J. Maus) Universal Cycles in northwest Portland has committed $10,000 a year for the next five years in order to help push local advocates and community leaders into creating more singletrack mountain bike trails in Forest Park. Universal general manager Mike Doolittle told me this morning … Read more
Tim O’Donnell’s widow, Mary O’Donnell, had these buttons made for the hearing. Last Friday, just two days after he relieved former BTA lobbyist Karl Rohde from his duties, executive director Scott Bricker was down in Salem filling his former role as the organization’s chief lobbyist. Bricker presented the BTA’s position on their proposed Vehicular Homicide … Read more