Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Report: Portland transportation emissions ‘increasing dramatically’
A 21-page white paper released today by the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability says carbon emissions from the transportation sector are “increasing dramatically” and are currently 8% over 1990 levels.
PBOT to build first ‘alternative pedestrian walkway’ in Cully
Don’t call it a sidewalk or a bike lane.
Western Bikeworks retail store to close by end of this year
The store opened in 2011 with backing from its strong e-commerce operation.
Biking could score big in Metro’s latest ‘flexible funds’ offering
It’s that time again when our regional elected government needs help deciding which transportation projects to fund with a pot of federal dollars known as regional flexible funds. This opportunity only comes around once every three years, so it’s a golden opportunity to nab some cash for important projects.
Clara Honsinger snags podium spot in World Cup cyclocross opener
“Incredible. This was absolutely a surprise. For anyone who’s been watching her rise through the ranks this is something you dream of happening you just don’t expect it to happen so soon.”
A big week for climate change
In case you haven’t heard, this Friday (9/20) is the big Climate Strike in Portland and around the world. Inspired by 16-year-old Greta Thunberg and other youth organizers, the event aims to get people to stop talking about climate change and start taking action. Friday’s event will kickoff with a rally at City Hall followed … Read more
An auto user killed a man walking in Cully neighborhood
Sunday night around 8:00 pm someone who was walking in the Cully neighborhood near the intersection of Northeast 45th and Lombard died in a collision with someone driving a car. This is the third fatality in the Columbia/Lombard corridor in 2019 and it comes as the Portland Bureau of Transportation is working on a plan … Read more
Job: Full Time Bike Share Technician – Holy Spokes
Job Title Full Time Bike Share Technician Company / Organization Holy Spokes Job Description Holy Spokes is seeking a reliable and self-motivated individual to assist with day-to-day operations for a 400-bike bike share system on a corporate campus in Beaverton. Duties include: -monthly and bi-monthly inspection and mechanical repairs to bike -keeping fleet batteries properly … Read more
The Monday Roundup: Block parties, SUV ban, power of pedaling, and more
Welcome to the week. Here are the most noteworthy items we came across in the past seven days…
