Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Biketown will be free on Earth Day (Monday, 4/22)
Free. Free. Free.
Here’s how we make southwest Portland better for biking and walking
If you care about making streets in southwest Portland better for biking and walking, the Portland Bureau of Transportation has just done you a huge favor. Yesterday the bureau released the draft version of the Southwest in Motion (SWIM) plan. It’s an impressive, detailed, and easy-to-use blueprint for activism that should lead to projects on … Read more
Job: Part time bike valet attendant – Go By Bike
Job Title Part time bike valet attendant Company / Organization Go By Bike Job Description Go By Bike is hiring an AM and PM part time valet attendant to help during summer commute hours. Come work at the largest bike parking area in North America. We park about 400-450 bikes a day at our station … Read more
Capitol Galleria event will mark 10th birthday of Oregon Scenic Bikeways program
Happy Birthday to amazing bike routes!
TriMet launches new zero emission, wind-powered electric buses
TriMet and their partners launched five new all-electric buses at the Sunset Transit Center this morning. They claim to be the first transit agency in the nation to put fully wind-powered buses into regular service.
Meet Portland’s adventure riding ‘route master’ Ryan Francesconi
What makes a great cycling city? We often think of bike-friendly policies and politicians, or bikeway miles and ridership statistics. But if you ask me, the most important part of what makes a place great for cycling is the people who live in it. Here in Portland, we’re lucky so many smart, dedicated, selfless, and … Read more
Bill that clarifies existence of bike lanes through intersections passes committee
Despite confusion from some lawmakers that led to an unexpectedly lengthy discussion prior to the vote, House Bill 2682 passed the Joint Committee on Transportation yesterday by a tally of 7-3. I’ve described this bill as a no-brainer; but because it involves bicycling, you just never know what some Oregon legislators will get hung up … Read more
Former Obama transpo secretary will headline Oregon Active Transportation Summit
Three days of networking and events.
Job: Part-Time Bicycle Tour Guide – LifeCycle Adventures
Job Title Part-Time Bicycle Tour Guide Company / Organization LifeCycle Adventures Job Description I am looking for part-time tour guides for the 2019 season – typically June through September/October. Guides will support guests on self-guided bike trips in the Willamette Valley, Mt Hood and the Columbia River Gorge areas. This will include Start and End … Read more
A bit of rain can’t dampen spirits at The Ladds 500
Annual kickoff to a season of free bike fun.
Southeast Division bike shop ‘A Better Cycle’ will close next month
More changes on Division.