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PDOT’s list of food vendors and activities.Download (PDF) On Sunday June 22, the City of Portland will transform a six-mile loop of streets in North Portland into a temporary park. From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, people will be free to reclaim their streets without fear of high-speed motor vehicle traffic. The event is called … Read more
“If the Governor can get on a bicycle and ride this summer it is a symbol to the rest of us… we all have to change.”— Gov. Kulongoski Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski rode a bike to work this morning. Afterward, he delivered a brief speech in his office where he said he was trying to … Read more
Big bag of chicken feed? No problem. But two wooden screen doors?(Photos © J. Maus) On Saturday, I decided to put the Yuba Mundo through a few paces. When he dropped it off last week, local Mundo man Jeremy Towsey-French said the bike excels at carrying awkward loads. With that in mind, I decided to … Read more
TriMet is installing new tracks on the Steel Bridge for the MAX Green Line. The construction started on June 1st and will last through August 30. Bus, MAX, and auto traffic on the bridge will be affected but bike and pedestrian access will be maintained. Here’s the official service alert from TriMet.
Something (or someone) catches Carl Fahrner’s eye.(Photos © J. Maus)Slideshow below On Friday, a massive parade of Portlanders helped Voodoo Doughnut celebrate their new store opening. And, not surprisingly, many of them showed up on bikes. Among the crowd was an eclectic and interesting mix of people and vehicles — from roller derby girls to … Read more
In an effort to “create the best park system in the world,” Metro is zeroing in on trails. They’ve formed a Blue Ribbon Committee of regional leaders who are tasked with figuring out how to fund and develop new trails and connect and improve existing ones. Part of that effort is a series of five … Read more
We’ve come to the end of yet another interesting week here at BikePortland.org…but I can’t possibly sign off for the weekend with such a depressing story as the top article. So, here’s a photo that will hopefully get you in the weekend mood… Mt. Tabor. (Photo © J. Maus) See you at the Voodoo Doughnut … Read more
Jeremy Jordan. Out on bail.(Photo: Mult. Co. Sheriff’s Office) Jeremy Jordan, the driver in a hit-and-run on May 10 in Northeast Portland has posted bail (10% of the $307,500 total bail amount) and has been released from custody. Jordan attempted to steal beer from a Safeway store after being refused service. When he drove out … Read more
Gateway Green Vision Plan Download it (3MB, PDF) Gateway Green is an ambitious project to reclaim 35 acres of unused land at the intersections of I-84 and I-205 in East Portland. Last week I shared a preview of the project after I had a sneak peek at the Vision Plan — a 27-page document that … Read more
Gov. Kulongoski at Pioneer Courthouse Square in April.(Photo © J. Maus) He walked to work on Earth Day, and now Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski says he’ll ride his bike to the office on Monday. The ride is part of a larger “commuter challenge” effort proclaimed by Kulongoski today to encourage the 8,500 state employees to … Read more
The Mt. Hood Cycling Classic in downtown Portland.(Photos © J. Maus) A study released yesterday by two Georgia colleges found that the Tour de Georgia — a week-long professional road race that wrapped up in April — contributed $38 million to that state’s economy. That news comes on the heels of an announcement to expand … Read more
Riding naked — what’s not to love?(Photos © J. Maus) Last year, around 800 Portlanders mounted up for the annual World Naked Bike Ride. That number tied with London for the largest crowd in the world, and this year, organizers expect the crowd to swell to 1200-1500 people. If you’ve never done the ride, you … Read more