The message below came to us from a reader via Facebook. I’m sharing it here with permission from the victim. Today, Feb 8, 2020, my spouse and I were returning from a ride along the esplanade. I’m a bit slow because I’m recovering from a full hysterectomy and appendectomy. My husband was waiting for me … Read more
I apologize. Somehow, three years have passed since I did a proper People on Bikes.
Job Title Bike Mechanic/Shop Staff Company / Organization Everybody’s Bike Rentals & Tours Job Description Everybody’s Bike Rentals is looking for friendly shop staff for this coming season starting March 1. $15/hr to start plus health insurance and bonus. 7.5 hour days, 3-4 days a week, until Nov 1! Meet lots of nice cool people … Read more
Job Title Full Time Bike Share Position Company / Organization Holy Spokes Job Description Holy Spokes operates a 400 bike campus bike share system on a corporate campus in Beaverton. We are seeking a reliable, self-motivated individual to help with day to day operation of the system. Duties include basic maintenance, rebalancing / relocating bikes, … Read more
This week’s Monday Roundup is sponsored by Green Zebra Grocery, who invites you to the Grand Opening Party for their new SE Division store on February 15th. Here are the most noteworthy items we came across in the past seven days…
With all the doom-and-gloom news about local retail lately, I’m eager to share good news from the bike shop front. Golden Pliers on North Skidmore and Interstate has been a bright spot ever since they opened two years ago. For a very small shop where the owners still put in most of the hours, Golden … Read more
We love Gateway Green, but it needs a lot more love to reach its potential.
TriMet’s new SW Corridor light rail line will have a vast impact on how we get around the region — not only for where it will take us (without a car), but for how it will change the streets and neighborhoods it runs through.
There’s a good reason why the Oregon Department of Transportation abhors delay when it comes to their freeway expansion megaprojects: Because the longer reporters and advocates have to dig into the details, the more dirt they find.
10 years ago next week Portland City Council passed the Bicycle Plan for 2030. Now scrappy local bike advocacy group Bike Loud PDX wants to make sure they don’t forget about it.
