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RIDE OF SILENCE CENTRAL PORTLAND Internationally participated ride will be held in Portland, OR On Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 7pm, the Portland Ride of Silence will start in downtown at NW Park and Everett Ave in the North Park Blocks. The event will begin with a statement from BTA Executive Director, Scott Bricker. The … Read more
The WashCo BTC is hosting the 2nd Annual “Westside Ride of Silence” on Wednesday, May 21st starting at 7pm in Beaverton. Come and join cyclists worldwide in memory of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. We will gather at 6:30pm a Beaverton City Library and at 7PM start the … Read more
Does infrastructure — like this bike lane — influence people’s bicycling behavior?(Photo © J. Maus) How does the the built environment influence bicycling behavior? What routes do cyclists take? Will cyclists go out of their way to use bike lanes and other bike-specific infrastructure? Those are the questions Portland State University professor Jennifer Dill has … Read more
A minivan rolled into a bench outsideCitybikes on Saturday.(Photos: Spencer Boomhower) Citybikes, a popular local bike shop with two locations in Southeast Portland, experienced a close call at their store on SE 8th and Ankeny on Saturday. In what must have been a surreal experience, two men in the path of the slow-moving minivan were … Read more
Don’t be afraid. They’re not so bad.(Photo © J. Maus) According to a nationwide survey, Portland motorists are no longer the most courteous in the nation. Unlike last year — when Portland drivers topped the “Most Courteous Cities for Drivers” list compiled by AutoVantage (an “automobile benefits club” with over 500,000 members) — this year … Read more
Streetfilms put together a nice video of Bike to Work Day action and interviews from around the country. Cities featured are San Francisco, Austin, New York City, and Portland. Check it out below:
“It’s time that the entire country learned from what’s happening right here in Portland with mass transit and bicycle lanes and funding alternative means of transportation.”— Senator Barack Obama The historic crowds from yesterday’s Barack Obama rally made headlines from Chicago to India — but the big news around here is that bicycles left their … Read more
Relaxing in Mt. Tabor Park.(Photo © J. Maus) OK Portland, bike season has arrived. The sun is out, and you’ve got plenty of options to choose from. What are your plans for the weekend? Will you join in the big parade on Alberta Street? Race your mountain bike? Head out to the Gorge? I plan … Read more
Picture yourself on a new bike? How about a bike loan?(Photo © J. Maus) Portland-based Unitus Community Credit Union has announced the creation of a bike loan program. According to Tracy Streebel, business development officer with Unitus, the new Bicycle Loan will allow any member of the credit union to borrow money to put toward … Read more
Couldn’t resist sharing some great news: BikePortland.org received a nice mention in a USA Today article today (5/16). The story Gas costs push commuters to park and pedal is all about Bike to Work Month events all over the country. Here’s the part where reporter Marisol Bello mentions Portland: “Concerns about the environment, reducing the … Read more
Due to his role as Commissioner in charge of Transportation, I have reported on Sam Adams many times in the past few years. Last week I finally sat down with Sho Dozono — a Portland business owner who is Adams’ only competition in the race for mayor. Below are some of my thoughts on this … Read more
A scene from last year’sAlberta Art Hop Parade!(Photo © J. Maus) If you’re looking for something to do on a bike this weekend, check out the events listed below. Saturday, May 17 Gorge Bike and Hike 9:00am Led by Exchange Cycle Tours: Join us for a moderately paced ride out to the gorge, followed by … Read more