Feds erect wall on city-owned street, blocking travel lane on SW Main
(The fence completely blocks a travel lane on SW Main and partially blocks a lane on SW 3rd. Photos by Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
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BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
PBOT splits with Portland Police Bureau on crosswalk law enforcement program
The Portland Bureau of Transportation has ended a 15-year partnership with the Portland Police Bureau that centered around the enforcement of Oregon’s crosswalk law. Since 2005 PBOT has conducted “pedestrian crosswalk education and enforcement actions” with the PPB. But in recent years conversations around the enforcement of traffic laws and concerns about racial profiling by … Read more
Job: Experienced Bicycle Mechanic – Kenton Cycle Repair
Job Title Experienced Bicycle Mechanic Company / Organization Kenton Cycle Repair Job Description Looking for an experienced bicycle mechanic to join our shop for the remainder of the season. This is a part-time position. Must be available Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Womxn and POC strongly encouraged to apply. How to Apply Stop by the shop … Read more
Metro Council votes to send $5 billion transportation investment package to voters
In what’s being hailed as an unprecedented moment for regional transportation reform, Metro Council voted unanimously on Thursday to adopt the Get Moving 2020 plan and send it to voters in November. Centered around 17 “investment corridors,” the plan could pump nearly $8 billion into regional transportation infrastructure and programs over the next 20 years. … Read more
Jobs of the Week: REI (Hillsboro), Velotech
Two new listings this week. Learn more about each one via the links below… – Certified Bike Tech – REI Hillsboro – Shipping Specialist – Velotech, Inc.
Sneak peek at new physically protected bike path on North Greeley
The long-awaited and much-delayed bike path on North Greeley Avenue is finally coming together. Learn more Official project page Total budget $1.8 million. Funded by a City Council-approved Major Maintenance Set-Aside as well as the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax through the voter-approved Fixing Our Streets. A 2018 lawsuit found City of Portland negligent for dangerous … Read more
Bike riders take note: Masks now required outdoors when close to others
We’re in a strange phase of this pandemic: Infections and deaths are going up while many peoples’ familiarity with the virus and eagerness for normalcy is causing them to let their guard down. This is definitely true with the local bike scene. After all but shutting down in-person rides and events for the past few … Read more