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[Editor’s Note: Please read my follow-up to this story. It seems I jumped the gun a little bit and the deal isn’t quite “official” yet. Sorry for any confusion.] Ken Nichols, seen here at Bike to Work Day in 2007, is the man behind Bike Republic.(Photos © J. Maus) According to The Oregonian, the Portland … Read more
Metro wants feedback from “the bike community” at their upcoming public workshops on their High Capacity Transit plans: Here’s more information, followed by details on the workshops: Metro begins process to identify next 30 years of High Capacity Transit projects The Portland metropolitan region is home to a pioneering transit system. Over thirty years ago, … Read more
The Tour de Fat at Waterfront Park last year.(Photos © J. Maus) New Belgium’s Tour de Fat is set to take over Waterfront Park in Portland this Saturday. The event has been traveling all over the western U.S. in recent months and now it’s Portland’s turn to party. Things kick off with what is sure … Read more
BTA leader Scott Bricker speaking at the Eye to Eye campaign launch in downtown Portland this morning.(Commissioner Adams and PDOT DirectorSue Keil in background.)Video below(Photos © J. Maus) With morning bike commuters streaming into downtown Portland, the BTA led a press conference this morning to launch their new Eye to Eye campaign. A free bell … Read more
A coalition of organizations in Portland, Eugene, and Springfield will launch the “Eye to Eye campaign” with a press conference and events tomorrow morning. Here’s a first look at the ad banner that will be appearing on TriMet buses and in print ads for the next few months:
The City of Portland’s Bicycle Advisory Committee meets tonight at City Hall (7pm, 1221 SW 4th ave in the Lovejoy Room). Below is the agenda as prepared by PDOT bike coordinator Roger Geller. Green Bike Boxes Roger will provide an update on their status, including the recent approval by FHWA for Portland’s experiment with them … Read more
Sorry folks, this job has been filled. Job Title Apparel Buyer Company/Organization Team Estrogen, Inc. Job Description Team Estrogen is an online retailer of women’s cycling, triathlon and fitness apparel. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of every woman who wants to ride, run, swim or work out in comfort and style. We are … Read more
Sorry folks, this job has been filled. Job Title Apparel Product Photography Company/Organization Team Estrogen, Inc. Job Description TeamEstrogen.com is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented person with Photoshop experience and an “eye” for what constitutes a good apparel product photograph. Prior experience with digital studio photography is desired but not required – we can train you … Read more
A sign of the times in Portland. Portland real estate broker Kirsten Kaufman knows that in order to sell a home, you’ve got to first sell the neighborhood. And increasingly, in addition to the quality of local schools and proximity to parks, Ms. Kaufman’s clients want to live in a place that is bike-friendly.
John Pucher, Ph.D.(Photo: John Pucher) Acclaimed transportation researcher and Rutgers University professor John Pucher (deemed “the Bicycle Scholar” by Momentum Magazine), has received funding for an ambitious research project. Pucher’s upcoming study, Analysis of Bicycling Trends and Policies in Large American Cities: Lessons for New York has been awarded $50,000 (with 100% guaranteed federal matching … Read more
Tom Miller will be the Mayor’s chief of staff.(Photos © J. Maus) In what is probably not too surprising of a move for City Hall watchers, City Commissioner and Mayor-elect Sam Adams has named Tom Miller to be his chief of staff once he becomes Portland’s mayor in January. Miller is already chief of staff … Read more
Kids will learn proper hand signals at BTA classes.(Photo © J. Maus) For the first time ever, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance will offer their award-winning bike safety curriculum outside of a public school room. The BTA and the City of Portland Office of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School program have teamed up to offer a … Read more