Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
The Malecón in La Paz, Mexico is the public space Portlanders dream about
I try to not think about work while on vacation, but I couldn’t help think of Better Naito and Waterfront Park while I was in La Paz, Mexico with family over winter break. The reason? A dreamy piece of public space known as the Malecón.
Comment of the Week: The problem with inconsistent, “chaotic” street design
Our story based on a report about public sentiment and perception of transportation and the Portland Bureau of Transportation led to some interesting reader feedback. One part of the report several readers related to was the feeling expressed by focus group members that the city’s bikeway designs are not always consistent or intuitive. Reader “chris” … Read more
Weekend Event Guide: Clothing swap, warehouse sale, King Kong Classic, and more
The weekend is just around the corner. And while it might not feel like biking season, our calendar proves otherwise. Here’s our list of fabulous things to do this weekend…
Report reveals attitudes about transportation from inside and outside PBOT
A poll commissioned by the Portland Bureau of Transportation found that a large majority of Portlanders don’t think widening roads is the answer to congestion and that the agency needs simpler messaging and a clearer vision.
Street Trust renames ‘Women Bike’ program to be more inclusive
An initiative by The Street Trust to tackle the gender gap in cycling wants to become more inclusive.
Western Bikeworks’ parent company to unveil new retail showroom at warehouse location
When Velotech announced the closure of their 10,000 square foot Western Bikeworks retail store in the Pearl District in September, gears were already turning to expand the company’s showroom at their warehouse location near the Portland Airport. Tucked into an industrial park just north of Columbia Boulevard at 87th, the warehouse had always had a … Read more
This morning’s death on TV Highway underscores need for reform, investment
Policymaking can often feel far-removed from our everyday lives. Then there are times when we can connect current policy debates with matters of life-and-death with a short, straight line. This is one of those times.
The Monday Roundup: Car control goes mainstream, bike thief rage, war on cars rebuttal, and more
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