Construction begins in March on major improvements to Gateway Green
We love Gateway Green, but it needs a lot more love to reach its potential.
Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
4 miles of raised, protected bike lanes part of TriMet’s next light rail line
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.
Willamette Week: Mayor could use Esplanade impacts as leverage over ODOT I-5 freeway expansion
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.
One decade in, Bike Loud will host 2030 bike plan rally next week
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.
Job: Mechanic (Part Time) – WashCo Bikes
Job Title Part Time Mechanic Company / Organization WashCo Bikes Job Description Servicing customer bikes, refurbishing used/donated bikes for sale or giveaway, retail service, and educating the public on how to repair their own bikes and/or educating them on what is necessary to fix their bikes. Support shop operations and help achieve the organization’s goals. … Read more
Job: Mechanic (Full Time) – WashCo Bikes
Job Title Full Time Mechanic Company / Organization WashCo Bikes Job Description WashCo Bikes is an ascending nonprofit serving 16 cities in Washington County with bike advocacy, education and service. We need a few great mechanics to join our family. Servicing customer bikes, refurbishing used/donated bikes for sale or giveaway, retail service, and educating the … Read more
North Lombard bike lane project online open house now available
It’s time to share feedback on a project that aims to make North Lombard safer through the Kenton neighborhood. As we’ve reported, the Oregon Department of Transportation has already heard plenty of feedback on their Lombard Multimodal Safety Project from businesses and freight interests. Now it’s time for you to take a closer look at … Read more
Job: Kerr Bikes Employees – Albertina Kerr
Job Title Kerr Bikes Employees Company / Organization Albertina Kerr Job Description Albertina Kerr strengthens Oregon families and communities by helping children and adults with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges – empowering them to live richer lives. Kerr Bikes, located on the Portland Waterfront, provides the public with seasonal bike rental services. We’re seeking … Read more
Your bike tax at work: State of Oregon unveils new ‘Community Paths’ grant program
Here’s what the State of Oregon is doing with that tax you pay on the purchase of new bicycles: The Oregon Department of Transportation has just launched a new program that could provide an estimated $14 million to multi-use path projects statewide. The Oregon Community Paths program is the evolution of the active transportation portion … Read more
The Monday Roundup: Oil ad ban, bike share bacteria, one less parking lot, and more
Here are the most noteworthy items we came across in the past seven days…
Job: Mechanic – Fat Tire Farm (Hood River)
Job Title Mechanic – Fat Tire Farm HOOD RIVER Company / Organization Fat Tire Farm – Hood River Job Description Fat Tire Farm – Hood River is looking for an experienced mountain bike mechanic to work in our Hood River location. Responsibilities include managing the rental/demo fleet, customer repairs, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates … Read more
