North Portland’s Revolver Bikes has closed its doors for good
I never thought I’d write this: Portland has lost another bike business to Arkansas.
Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Kasandra Griffin is leaving the Community Cycling Center
Kasandra Griffin has decided to leave her job as Executive Director of the northeast Portland-based nonprofit Community Cycling Center. In a statement to be released later today, the CCC says Griffin will leave at the end of February to spend more time with her family (Griffin and her wife are expecting a baby in early … Read more
Cameron Whitten: Why I’m running for Metro District 5
This post was written by Cameron Whitten. You might also be interested in a similar post from another candidate in this race, Chris Smith.
Mayhem on mini bikes at 13th annual Chariot Wars competition (Photo Gallery)
The 13th annual Mini Bike Winter Ben Hurt Chariot Wars had all the mayhem and merriment we’ve come to expect from this uniquely Portland spectacle.
Jobs of the Week: Fat Tire Farm, WashCo Bikes, Kerr Bikes, Holy Spokes, Showers Pass, Everybody’s Bike Rentals
Usually we don’t see such a flurry of new job listings until later in spring. Perhaps this is a sign of a boom bike year? If you’re looking for a new start or a fresh start, check out the latest jobs below… – Mechanic – Fat Tire Farm (Hood River) – Kerr Bikes Employees – … Read more
Oregon lawmakers vote to give cities authority to set speed limits
A key part of the City of Portland’s 2020 legislative agenda and traffic safety efforts got a boost in Salem yesterday when the Joint Committee on Transportation voted 10-2 in favor of House Bill 4103 which authorizes the Oregon Department of Transportation to delegate authority to set speed limits to cities and counties. HB 4103 … Read more
Portland City Council passes ‘Rose Lane’ transit priority plan
With existing plans as a foundation, buoyed by success of three initial projects, and — most importantly — with the full support of City Commissioner Chloe Eudaly and her staff, Portland City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to endorse the Rose Lane Project.
Weekend Event Guide: Green Zebra Party, Mini Bike Winter, Love Your Fit, and more
Mini Bike Winter never disappoints. Join the opening event tonight and plug into a full weekend of thrills, chills, and spills. (Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Mayor Wheeler wants your feedback on his ‘Climate Emergency’ declaration
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler released a draft version of his Climate Emergency Declaration (PDF) yesterday. The document sets new goals for carbon emission reduction and it issues a call-to-arms for actions to address climate change impacts with an emphasis on a just transition for “frontline communities” (which are defined as, “Black and Indigenous people, communities … Read more
Slow then go: Checking in on Oregon’s new stop sign law
I don’t want to jinx it, but we’re 44 days into being an “Idaho Stop” state and the sky hasn’t fallen. I haven’t heard of any crashes caused by confusion over Oregon’s new law, and there have been (remarkably) zero biased news stories or crazy op-eds about it.