Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Portlanders get Copenhagenized
Mikael Colville-Andersen leading a group of Portlanders on a tour of Copenhagen last week.(Photo: Jay Graves. The recent, Metro-sponsored field trip to Copenhagen and Amsterdam concluded last week. The trip was intended as an inspirational master class on how those two cities have created a safe, efficient, and comfortable bike network that’s used by well … Read more
Planning Bureau unveils design concepts for 7 Corners intersection
One concept on the table is the creation of a new public plaza at the end of Ladd Ave. As I reported last month, the Office of Transportation and the Bureau of Planning have embarked on a project to improve the 7 Corners intersection (where SE Division, Ladd, 20th, and 21st streets converge). At last … Read more
First look: New green bike lanes in Rose Quarter Transit Center
In 1993 an upstart bike advocacy group called the Bicycle Transportation Alliance — headed by Rex Burkholder (now a Metro councilor) — filed a lawsuit against the City of Portland because of a lack of bicycle facilities around the Rose Garden Arena. This morning, 15 years after that legal battle (which ended after the BTA … Read more
Mechanic P/T (Custom Bicycles of Portland) — FILLED
Sorry, this job has been filled! Job Title Mechanic, part-time Company/Organization Custom Bicycles of Portland Job Description New, high-end performance road/triathlon bicycle shop looking for some part time mechanics work. If you like to work on nice bikes, on your own time, we are your part-time dream job. Experience and good references required. We’d love … Read more
Rails-to-Trails to release major report on ‘Active Transportation’ funding campaign
Cover of the forthcoming report. The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is shifting their efforts into high gear with the planned October 20th release of their new report, Active Transportation for America: The Case for Increased Federal Investment in Bicycling and Walking. The report will try to make it clear to policy makers, advocates, the media and the … Read more
The Bicyclists; coming to a theater (and billboard) near you
Cast photo.(Photo: Craftmaster Productions) I first reported about The Bicyclist back in February of 2007 — just before the Internet-only “webisode” premiered. Since then, Craftmaster Productions has filmed 30 episodes of the series, which follows the adventures of its four main characters Conrad (Jayme S. Hall), Steve (Elle Poindexter), Lissa (Melissa Goad), and Zack (Paul … Read more
Warehouse Manager (Castelli USA) — FILLED
Sorry. This job has been filled. Job Title Warehouse Manager Company/Organization Castelli USA Job Description Castelli USA is seeking a full-time Warehouse Manager for our warehouse in SW Portland. The position performs various warehouse functions (picking, packing, shipping, receiving, etc.). Applicants should be highly motivated with an attention to detail and a team player. ESSENTIAL … Read more
Utility is the new carbon; an industry veteran reports from Interbike
Joel and his wife Barb at the 2007 Cross Crusade Prom. This guest article was written by Joel Grover. Joel is a 20-year bike industry veteran and the head buyer for Bike Gallery, a locally owned shop with six locations in and around Portland. He recently attended Interbike, a large bicycle industry trade show held … Read more