Job of the Week
If you’re looking to work at a bike shop in Portland, a great opportunity was just listed on the BikePortland Job Listings. Learn more about it here: Salesperson/Mechanic — Veloce Bicycles
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Salesperson/Mechanic (Veloce Bicycles)
Job Title Salesperson/ Mechanic Company/Organization Veloce Bicycles Job Description Seasonal part time position for an experienced bicycle salesperson/ mechanic. Position is predominantly sales, as such mechanical aptitude is a definite plus although not a deal breaker. Expect 20+ hours per week throughout the summer and into fall. How to Apply E-mail resumes to info@velocebicycles.com. Please … Read more
Finally! New Morrison Bridge bikeway coming soon
Cross-section detail of new bike/ped improvements on Morrison Bridge.(Currently, there is only a 5-foot sidewalk.) An estimated $3.2 million project to improve the bike and pedestrian facilities on the Morrison Bridge — that was first identified in 1994 (yes, 1994) — is finally set for construction. Today I confirmed with Multnomah County (they own the … Read more
A look at bikes in Portland’s federal legislative agenda
“The development of this type of network will dramatically boost bicycle use beyond the City’s nationally-leading levels. The benefits to the City of bicycle use are dramatic.”— an excerpt from the city’s request for federal funding bike boulevards The City of Portland’s Office of Government Relations recently released their 2009 Federal Legislative Priorities. The 25-page … Read more
Press Release: Policy leaders to choose Sellwood Bridge plan
The latest Sellwood Bridge project news (browse our previous coverage): Policy leaders to choose Sellwood Bridge plan The Policy Advisory Group for the Sellwood Bridge Project will meet on Friday, February 6 at 3:00 pm in the boardroom of the Multnomah Building at 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. to choose a locally preferred alternative. The decision … Read more
Sales of new “Commuter Cuvee” wine will go toward bike safety
A bottle of “Commuter Cuvee”.(Photo: Mike Quetel) When you drink the newly released “Commuter Cuvee” pinot noir by Grochau Cellars, you’ll not only raise your spirits, you’ll raise money for bike safety. The new wine is the work of Portland-based winemaker and bike lover John Grochau, with help from his distributor Casa Bruno. BikePortland reader … Read more
What do you think about our new video ad?
Yesterday we unveiled our first video advertisement. The idea with this new program is to approach select local businesses that have an interesting product/service/idea to share and then create a short film about it (the film is created under our direction and we will never use canned, promotional footage). We then run the video on … Read more
Now it’s Metro’s turn to hear CRC lane debate
Metro Council President David Bragdon.(Photo © J. Maus) Thursday at Metro, councilors are sure to get an earful when they host a public hearing on the contentious Columbia River Crossing project. The topic will be Resolution No. 09-4023, which Metro describes as: “For the Purpose of Expressing a Sense of The Council on the Number … Read more
Brooker Enterprises wants to paint your bike (Video Ad)
Marcy Cauthorn gives “Pinky” a powdercoat.– Watch video below –(Paid advertisement) Clark Brooker built his powdercoating business by painting custom chopper motorcycles. But, being based in SE Portland (at 3714 SE Powell), he can’t ignore how many bicycles he sees around the neighborhood. Sensing an opportunity, Clark (and his son Brad who works with him) … Read more
Headed to Guadalajara to meet my sister city
How’s this for last-minute plans? John Cardenas, president of the Portland Guadalajara Sister City Association (PGSCA), asked me last week if I’d like to join them on an upcoming trip to Guadalajara. They’re leaving Tuesday of next week and one of the agenda items for the trip is to share information about bikes in Portland.
Phil Sano Taser incident goes to trial next week
Photo from the scene on June 10th, 2008.(Photo: Ian Stude) Back in June, Portlander Phil Sano was tackled and then Tasered repeatedly by two Portland Police Bureau officers while riding his bicycle on SE 7th Avenue. The police maintain he failed to obey their orders and then resisted arrest. Sano says they failed to identify … Read more