Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Stops-as-yields bill up for possible vote in House committee
Senate Bill 998 — Oregon’s version of the “Idaho Stop” law that would allow bicycle riders to treat stop signs and flashing red signals like yields — has finally made it to the House. Since our report on this bill last week, the bill passed the full Oregon Senate yesterday by a vote of 21 … Read more
Advocates will ride with policymakers to urge Off-road Cycling Master Plan completion
It’s been over four years since the City of Portland embarked on an effort to create a master plan for off-road cycling. The draft of the Off-road Cycling Master Plan came out in November 2017.
Bill that could make rural roads safer on its way to Governor’s desk
A bill that has received unanimous support from the Oregon House and Senate will give counties throughout Oregon a new tool to improve safety on rural roads. House Bill 3213 creates a pilot program that will allow five counties to designate a dangerous stretch of road as a “safety corridor”. The legislation is meant to … Read more
ODOT will shrink bike lanes on North Rosa Parks Way
10 months after the City of Portland widened the bike lanes on North Rosa Parks Way (where it crossing Interstate 5) the Oregon Department of Transportation wants to narrow them.
Pedalpalooza: Photos from Cosplay and Plaid To Plaid rides
We hope you’ve been enjoying Pedalpalooza. From the looks of streets and social media it seems like the rides and events are going very well. To keep you inspired and updated, we’ve got a few photos to share from two rides that happened on Saturday: The Cosplay Ride and the Plaid to Plaid Ride… Cosplay … Read more
Job: Part-time Mechanic/Service Writer – Abraham Fixes Bikes
Job Title Part-time Mechanic/Service Writer Company / Organization Abraham Fixes Bikes Job Description We are looking for a skilled mechanic to join our small team. We are a small shop specializing in service of all types of bicycles. A normal day can consist of high-end road bikes, suspension service, brake bleeds, cargo bikes and commuter … Read more
The Monday Roundup: Separation for seniors, friendly shops, corruption, and more
This week’s Monday Roundup is sponsored by the Gorge Pedal. You will not want to miss this event and ride on July 20th that will share the best of what the Gorge has to offer! Here are the most noteworthy items we came across in the past seven days…
In bid for more accessibility, Portland OKs 725 electric scooters with seats
The City of Portland has granted a permit for a new type of electric vehicle: a scooter with a seat.
Weekend Event Guide: Bookstore crawl, fountain splashing, Multnomah County Bike Fair, and more
It’s the middle of June, the middle of Pedalpalooza, and the middle of a warm weather trend. This weekend is likely to be truly epic. To help you make plans, we’ve got a selection of rides and events below. Have a great weekend!
Jobs of the Week: Bike Friday, Ride Report
Two new jobs posted this week. Learn more about each one via the links below… –> Bicycle Technical & Customer Support Team Member – Bike Friday (Eugene) –> Office Administrator – Ride Report
This Pedalpalooza ride paid homage to the color teal, and nearly 100 people showed up
“It shows that even a seemingly simple thing as a color can bring people together.”