Portland builders win awards at Rocky Mountain Bicycle Show
Ben Farver’s track bike won “Best in Show” over the weekend.(Photo: Argonaut Cycles)
Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
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California says yes to high-speed rail
52% of California voters said yes to a proposition that helps fund a $45 billion “bullet train” between Orange County in the south to the San Francisco Bay Area. This was a closely watched vote by transportation advocates nationwide because, if built, it will be the first project of its kind in America. While driving … Read more
Bike-share pioneers come full circle with Pacific University rental program
One of the Pacific ReCycles bikes.(Photo: Pacific University) Back in 1994, the Northeast Portland-based Community Cycling Center helped get Portland’s infamous Yellow Bikes program off the ground. The CCC donated bikes to kick-off the program and later became an official co-sponsor. The Yellow Bike program only lasted for about a year before the bikes vanished … Read more
Sadik-Khan mentioned as possible Obama pick
With expectations that president-elect Obama might pick his cabinet in the next few weeks, we’re following his pick for Transportation Secretary very closely. Previously, we reported early rumors that Obama was considering former City of Portland transportation commissioner and now U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer or Minnesota Congressman Jim Oberstar (whose arguably the most important and … Read more
Thoughts on Amanda Fritz, our newest City Commissioner
Amanda Fritz(Photo J. Maus) With 70% of the vote, Amanda Fritz, a neighborhood activist and Registered Nurse, has been elected to Portland City Council. Ms. Fritz, who lost a bid for Commissioner in 2006, won a decisive victory over Charles Lewis and she is the first non-incumbent to win a council seat using Portland’s … Read more
Victory for Obama and a campaign memory
President-elect Obama at a rally in Portland on March 21, 2008.(Photo: Ethan Jewett/Stickeen Photography)
Unofficial single speed ’cross “World Championships” coming this weekend
Wendy Williams, the winner of last year’s SSCXWC, getting her official tattoo — which was required if she wanted to defend her crown.(Photo: SSCXWC)
PCC student dies from injuries one week after collision [Updated]
A 21-year-old student enrolled in the International School of Portland Community College (Rock Creek Campus) has died from injuries sustained in a collision with a Ford Ranger pickup-truck last Tuesday. According to an email sent to staff at the college, Roy Tze from Hong Kong died yesterday evening at Emanuel Hospital after an “unsuccessful operation”. … Read more
Advocates hope new plan will spur improvements in Southwest
Cover of Bicycle Facilities Strategy to Reach Platinum Status in Southwest Portland. A major effort to bring the quality of biking in Southwest Portland up to the standards of the rest of the city has finally landed on PDOT’s desk. SWTrails — a subcommittee of the Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. — has submitted a 65-page plan … Read more
Two bikes recovered, suspects questioned in Lake Oswego theft
Lake Oswego police have made progress in the burglary that hit Lakeside Bicycles last week. According to the Oregonian, police have recovered two of the six high-end bikes (valued at over $16,000) and they’re questioning two suspects in the case:
Barton Park delivers mud, fun, and a few broken bones
OBRA’s fearless leader Kenji Sugahara.(Photo: Kenji Sugahara) The River City Bicycles Cross Crusade’s sixth race of the season brought the show to Barton Park over the weekend. Judging from photos, reports, and my memory from last year, the race site was a muddy, gravel pit full of tricky descents, big puddles, and slippery run-ups that … Read more
By bike, by car, by foot, by bus: Just vote!
(Photo by Steve Rhodes/Flickr) I don’t care how you get to a ballot box today, just do it. If you haven’t voted, make sure you swing by one of the ballot drop-off sites, get in line, or do whatever it takes to make it happen. And, while you’re at it, drag your friends, co-workers and … Read more