River City Bicycles announces Commuter of the Year contest
This just in from River City Bicycles events manager Jason Bietz:
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BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
NAHBS and Portland return to the table
[Don Walker, during hisvisit to Portland last October.] After the possibility of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show coming to Portland fizzled out back in October, now comes word from Don Walker that he is once again considering bringing his popular show here in 2008. He’s scheduled to discuss details of the event in a … Read more
Meet two local illumination experts
Many cyclists in and around Portland are aware of the survival imperative of being visible while riding at night. But there are two guys I’ve come across recently who take it to a whole new level. [Tomas and his lights.]Photo: Tomas A few days ago I discovered the blog of local cyclist Tomas Quinones. I’ve … Read more
Industry mag highlights King’s green approach
[Another beautiful Chris King product.] Local bicycle component manufacturer Chris King Precision Components is highlighted as one of five “Green Giants” in Bicycle Retailer and Industry News magazine’s current issue. The issue focuses on bike companies who go the extra mile to be nice to the planet. Chris King makes all of their headsets, hubs … Read more
Portland roads safer for cyclists in 2006
I don’t have the complete breakdown of traffic crash and fatality stats for 2006 yet, but from what I’ve gleaned so far the numbers show an encouraging downward trend. Here are some factoids to think about: There were zero bike fatalities in 2006. That’s down from four in 2005. There were 28 total traffic fatalities … Read more
Updated map of downtown’s covered bike parking
[Detail of covered bike parking map.] Due to the behemoth Portland Bus Mall reconstruction project, downtown traffic is snarled and gnarled all over the place. For smart Portlanders this is a perfect time to consider biking into work. But no one wants to leave their bike out in the wet and cold…so what to do? … Read more
See and Be Seen on a bus
Just to complete my report from yesterday on See and Be Seen campaign posters popping up around town, yesterday I snapped a photo of this TriMet bus sporting the poster. Rock on PDOT, I think this campaign is really helping to remind us all to light up and look out for each other.
Let it snow!
Last night Portland got doused with fluffy, white snow. It’s been arctic cold around here for a few days. Black ice, wind, and now snow. Has this weather deterred you or your friends from riding? Yesterday I was at the City of Portland building and I was shocked to see just one bike in the … Read more
Madison steps up on Platinum push
This morning’s web edition of Bicycle Retailer and Industry News has an interesting story from Madison, Wisconsin. Bike manufacturing juggernaut Pacific Cycle (distributors of Schwinn, Mongoose and GT bikes) has announced their support of Madison’s Platinum Biking City Planning Committee, a group that is working on a plan to earn the city a “Platinum” Bicycle … Read more
Changes atop the Traffic Division
[Commander Marty Rowley] After just nine months on the job, Marty Rowley, Commander of the Traffic Division of the Portland Police Bureau will retire on January 17th. In the interim, Lieutenant Mark Kruger will take his place until a new Commander is named. According to sources, Chief Sizer will keep Kruger in that position, “for … Read more
Seeing signs of PDOT’s visibility campaign
As promised as part of PDOT’s new “See and Be Seen” effort, signs for the campaign are popping up around town on TriMet bus stops and bus benches. I noticed these out in the Portsmouth neighborhood in North Portland this morning (I’ve also seen them off of Powell Blvd. in Southeast Portland).