Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Police to discontinue free bike light program
[It was great while it lasted.] The law requires that all cyclists have a front light and a rear reflector. A little over one year ago, the Traffic Division of the Portland Police Bureau began giving out free lights to bicyclists who were stopped for violating this law. The program was spearheaded by then Commander … Read more
Group seeks funding for stage race in Portland
“I would like to see a world-class bike racing event in Portland.”-Commissioner Adams Last night at City Hall, a sub-committee formed as part of the bicycle industry task force, met to discuss the potentials and pitfalls of creating a major bike racing event in Portland. The meeting got off to an exciting start when City … Read more
Tell ODOT how to spend their money
ODOT needs to hear from cyclists about how they should spend a big pot of money set aside for “Transportation Enhancements”. This money must go to projects, “that strengthen the cultural, aesthetic, or environmental value of our transportation system.”
Lawyer addresses problems, potential of tougher driver negligence laws
“Oregon needs a new law making it illegal to cause serious bodily injury or death to a bicyclist due to ordinary negligence.”-Lawyer Ray Thomas Lawyer Ray Thomas is working to add language to existing driver negligence laws to make it easier to charge motorists with serious crimes when they cause major injury or death to … Read more
Dealers descend on Portland for Super Seminar
This Friday, downtown Portland will play host to bicycle dealers from all over the Northwest when the National Bicycle Dealers Association stops in town for one of their Super Seminars.
PDOT to launch new safe cycling campaign
PDOT’s Transportation Options division is working on a new safety campaign tentatively called “See and Be Seen.” The program will encourage cyclists to use lights and increase their visibility as well as reminding motorists to take extra care around cyclists. They’re still working on final pieces of the program but I’ve gotten word that a … Read more
Bike Buddy pilot program a success
[A helping hand makesall the difference.] Two months ago, Southeast Uplift started a Bike Buddy Pilot Project and they’ve just released a recap of how it went. The goal of the project was to connect newbies (New Riders) with mentors (Bike Buddies). According to SEUL, the program succeeded, “Most New Riders expressed an increased level … Read more
Funding for projects up for comment
Metro has narrowed their list of transportation projects down to a “first-cut list” and is now seeking public comment to decide which ones get funded. There are several opportunities for public comment and your chance to weigh in ends on December 1st.
Options chooses new name, logo and target area
PDOT’s “Hub” Project (a.k.a. Travel Smart) has a new name, a new logo, and a new plan. Now calling their work “SmartTrips”, the folks in the Transportation Options division are gearing up to work their magic in and around Sellwood.