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Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

BikePortland founder. Father of three. North Portlander. Basketball lover. If you have questions or feedback about this site or my work, contact me via email at maus.jonathan@gmail.com, or phone/text at 503-706-8804. Also, if you read and appreciate this site, please become a paying subscriber.

BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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Director (Willamette Pedestrian Coalition)

Job Title Director Company/Organization Willamette Pedestrian Coalition Job Description The Willamette Pedestrian Coalition (WPC) Board of Directors is looking for an enthusiastic advocate for accessible and livable communities to fill an immediate opening for its part-time Director position. The Willamette Pedestrian Coalition (WPC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, community based membership organization in the greater Portland … Read more


Vancouver collision leaves questions and a teen in critical condition

Screenshot from Columbian. A 13-year old boy remains in critical condition today in a Portland trauma center after a collision with an SUV in Vancouver on Wednesday. According to the Vancouver Police Department, middle school student Kristopher Miles was struck while riding his bike in the marked crosswalk on SE 136th (at SE 7th, map). … Read more


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Some good news from City Hall (it’s not about the mayor)

Amanda Mansfield has a mission from Commissioner Fritz: Learn about bikes.(Photo © J. Maus) Last week during a meeting of the Bicycle Advisory Committee, there was one person around the table who I’d never seen before. When she introduced herself as Amanda Mansfield from the staff of newly elected Commissioner Amanda Fritz, I was pleasantly … Read more


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Massachusetts passes landmark bike bill: How does Oregon compare?

“Dooring” someone on a bike now comes with a $100 fine in Massachusetts.(Photos © J. Maus) Massachusetts is working overtime to become a bike-friendly state. In Boston, they’ve gone from “Worst” to “Future Best” Bike City in Bicycling Magazine and former Olympian turned bike czar Nicole Freedman was recently named a “Bostonian of the Year” … Read more


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366 kids will fulfill belated bike dreams this weekend

366 lucky kids will get to choose their favorite this weekend.(Photo © J. Maus) With a press release that exclaims, “The Portland “Snowpocalypse” can’t keep us from getting kids on bikes!”, the Community Cycling Center (CCC) has announced plans to hold a sequel to their annual Holiday Bike Drive this weekend. The event will hope … Read more