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BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Helmet program gets boost from bike shop
Hundreds of helmets weregiven away at last year’sEarth Day Celebration.File photo: 4/22/06 Jeff Bernards, the man who has helped hundreds of Portland cyclists “Get Lit“, also likes to see them wearing helmets. Last year he secured a seed grant from ODOT that enabled him to give out 550 helmets at two community events, and according … Read more
One year ago today: Cyclist initiates motorist citation
Now that I’ve been at this for a while, it’s fun to take a look back at stories from the past. One year ago today I brought you the inspiring story of Mike Reuter.
NoPo Bikeworks plans benefit to expand program
North Portland Bikeworks, a non-profit, neighborhood bike shop located on Mississippi Street, wants to expand their long-running, free Repair Night program.
An update on neighborhood bike patrols
Story on Bike Beats inthis month’s St. Johns Sentinel.View article here It has been nearly two months since I asked for your input on neighborhood bike patrols* and an update is long overdue. Some of you might have noticed recent stories in the Portland Tribune and in this month’s St. John’s Sentinel.
Euro trade mag features BikePortland comments
View larger version (289 kb jpg). The current issue of Bike Biz magazine features comments from BikePortland readers. The focus of the piece is a report on John Burke’s presentation at the National Bike Summit, which sparked a discussion about Trek’s position in the industry and their role (or lack thereof) in advocacy. Bike Biz … Read more
Speedy cyclists spark concern in Mt. Tabor
Cyclists during a race at Mt. Tabor.File photo: 5/26/05View archives The issue of cyclists going too fast on the popular loop road in Mt. Tabor Park has at least one neighbor concerned about safety. I first heard about this issue on the Portland Mercury Blog last week and have watched as the message has spread. … Read more
The Clown House gears up for the season
Where else can you see grown men dressed as clowns, racing around a mud pit on mini-bikes?File photo: 4/26/06
Business leaders hear from cycling industry
Yesterday at the Multnomah Athletic Club, about fifty members of the Portland Ambassadors (a business development organization partnered closely with the Portland Development Commission) attended a forum to learn more about our local bicycle industry. They heard from a broad range of perspectives about how bicycles play an increasingly significant role in our region’s economy.
Bike/ped institute gets federal seed money
Hollie Lund of the IBPI.File photo: 4/4/07 The Institute for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation (IBPI), a fledgling research effort within the Oregon Transportation and Research Education Consortium (OTREC) at Portland State University, has received a federal grant to kick start its programs. The IBPI’s purpose is to, “Enhance policies, programs, and projects that promote pedestrian … Read more
Bikes as a political liability
Yesterday’s Register Guard newspaper in Eugene had a story about whether or not Congressman Peter DeFazio (the only former bike mechanic in Congress) would run for the Senate.
Where do we stand on enforcement practices?
At the Tour de Fat Parade.File photo: 8/27/06 I have covered bicycle-related law enforcement issues extensively on this site. My coverage has mirrored changes in my personal understanding and experience of the complex relationship between police officers and bicyclists in Portland.