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Front page of the O’s How We Live section today. The How We Live section of today’s Oregonian features an article about Portland’s growing unicycling scene. In, It’s a whole new UNI-verse, reporter Melissa Navas introduces us to all manner of one-wheeled bike lovers and even gives it a go herself. Navas calls unicycling “an … Read more
“These corrals… are intended to serve the high volume of people arriving by bicycles at these locations.”— from a PDOT media advisory about new bike parking downtown The streetscape of downtown Portland has been forever altered. Thanks to four new on-street bike parking facilities (a.k.a. bike corrals), PDOT has hastened a shift in the balance … Read more
Here’s the press release from PDOT: Four new on-street bicycle parking locations unveiled on National PARK(ing) Day – September 19 (PORTLAND, OR) – The Portland Office of Transportation will be celebrating National PARK(ing) Day on Friday, September 19, with its four newest on-street bicycle parking facilities. National PARK(ing) Day is a nationwide event sponsored by … Read more
The Big Look is Oregon’s effort to review statewide land-use planning laws. Oregon’s Big Look Task Force was appointed by the governor and legislature in 2005 with a mission to review Oregon’s statewide land-use program. A major part of that group’s effort is to travel the state and hear testimony from Oregonians on how our … Read more
More about the “Big Look” here/ The Big Look Task Force is conducting 10 public town hall meetings this fall throughout the state. At each of these meetings, attendees will be able to view presentations about land use issues, watch a captivating documentary short film, discuss their ideas, and speak with task force members. The … Read more
(Photo © J. Maus) For over two decades, Candi Murray has dedicated herself to the development and promotion of bicycle racing in Oregon. She was the director of the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) for 22 years before stepping down from that post in 2006 (she remains an active volunteer). During her tenure, OBRA has … Read more
Portland City Council voted 4-0 (Mayor Potter was absent) in rejecting a proposal to rezone a large swath of open space in Northeast Portland (that’s currently home to Colwood Golf Course) for industrial development (I reported on this story last week). After the vote, Commissioner Nick Fish told the Oregonian, “This is an historic opportunity…We … Read more
“I think it’s the best chance the Bike Commuter Act has had so far in the Senate.”— Katie Drennan, a legislative assistant for Congressman Earl Blumenauer For the fourth time this session, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that includes a tax benefit people who ride their bikes to work. The Bike … Read more
Over the past month or so, bike traffic seems to have skyrocketed around Portland. Streets were already packed with bikes through the summer months and now (especially with the Bike Commute Challenge going full steam) it’s getting ridiculous out there. Bike traffic at 4:19 on just another Tuesday in Portland.(Photos © J. Maus)
This Friday there are 4 rides. All rides will meet at 6:00pm and will leave promptly at 6:15 this month now that it’s getting darker. And please bring lights! Ride details and FAQ as follows: Downtown ride (the PDXKM original!) – meet at 6pm at the North Park Blocks playground on the side closest to … Read more
The City of Portland will unveil new design ideas for the 7 Corners intersection at a workshop next month. The yellow lines show a popular bike route.
Oregon’s largest utility, Portland General Electric (PGE) has launched an effort to improve bike/truck safety. Their sticker campaign follows on the heels of two City of Portland bureaus (maintenance and water) that have also stepped up safety efforts. Late last month, PGE began installing these bright green and yellow stickers on their trucks that say, … Read more