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KBOO Bike Show: Post-election analysis
Wednesday’s regularly scheduled KBOO Bike Show will host the BTA’s public affairs director Karl Rohde for some post-election analysis. Post election woes and victories. Guest Karl Rhode will discuss current pro-bicycle legislation, what passed, what didn’t pass and what’s coming down the bike lane. 9-10AM, Wednesday, November 5th KBOO FM 90.7 Streamed live at KBOO.fm … Read more
Election night party will raise funds for BTA
The Ace Hotel is throwing a big election night party that will raise a glass to a new era in American politics and will raise money for a few local non-profits; including the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA).
Politico: Blumenauer, Oberstar on short-list for Transportation Secretary
Rep. Jim Oberstar (D-MN)(Photo © J. Maus) Politico published a story today about who might get cabinet-level appointments in a Barack Obama presidency (if he’s elected on Tuesday night of course). Politico reporter Ben Smith and ABC’s Jonathan Karl (who used “well-positioned Democrats” as sources) have put two familiar names in the running for Obama’s … Read more
Weekend open thread: Happy Halloween! [Video]
Shark-on-a-bike Elly Blue.(Photo © J. Maus It’s been a while since I left an open thread up over the weekend. Hopefully you haven’t forgotten the drill. Do you have bikey Halloween plans tonight? The hot tip is North Freak’s Freak Friday Halloween Party Ride (oh man that’s going to be good). Will you take on … Read more
One Aerial Tram or America’s best bike network?
The Portland Aerial Tram — $57 million…(Photo: Dat Nguyen) As we move into the 2009 legislative session, and with an update to our Bicycle Master Plan finally on the horizon, I’ll be covering the future of bikeway funding a lot in the weeks and months to come. One of the over-arching themes that should seal … Read more
A “National Mobility Project” and infrastructure investment as antidote
David Brooks Widely-read New York Times op-ed columnist and regular NewsHour pundit David Brooks penned a column today that urged our government and leaders to put infrastructure projects on the fast-track. Calling it a “National Mobility Project”, Brooks thinks that the wisest way for government to hasten an economic recovery is through shifting the paradigm … Read more
2008: The best Cycle Oregon ever?
Wide open road and wide open sky on Cycle Oregon 2008.(Photo: Matt Haughey) By all accounts, the recently concluded Cycle Oregon was one of the best ever. From what I’ve heard, it had perfect weather, epic routes, majestic vistas (the Wallowa Mountains), welcoming towns, and great live music — all the ingredients that make Cycle … Read more
PDOT offers tips for riding in the rain and dark
The rain is coming.(Photos © J. Maus) Kids aren’t the only ones who need to stay dry and visible while riding. Portland is set for wet weather for the next week or so (at least) and, combined with darkness falling over rush hour, rain can make things a bit more tricky out there. Here are … Read more
Portland framebuilder recognized in ‘Original Six’ campaign
Sacha White of Vanilla Bicycles.(Photos © J. Maus) A new promotional campaign launched by North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) founder Don Walker recognizes the “Original Six” group of frame builders that have exhibited every year since the show began in 2005. Among the Original Six is Southeast Portland-based builder Sacha White of Vanilla Bicycles. … Read more
Jobs of the Week
If you’re looking for a job, two great opportunities have been listed on the BikePortland Job Listings this past week. Here’s the information: Management Trainee — Bike Gallery RiverFest Coordinator — RiverFest
Portland bike traffic up 28% over last year
Bike traffic in Portland.(Photo © J. Maus) The City of Portland is sitting on loads of interesting and important data about bike ridership. Full reports on summer bike counts at locations throughout the city and survey results from the City Auditor’s Office are all due out in the coming weeks. However, a few numbers have … Read more