Instead of competing, local shops spread the love by promoting each other
Two north Portland bike shops have decided they’d be better off promoting each other than competing.
Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
National Bike Summit agenda released as transpo bill hearings get underway
The agenda is set for the 2014 National Bike Summit in Washington D.C.
Citizen activists work to fix narrow bike lanes on Interstate Ave
Nearly everyone has a scary story about the narrow bike lane on North Interstate Avenue where it goes under the Larrabee Street overpass. Now a few citizen activists are working to improve this area and pressure the City of Portland to fix it.
Bike path along the Columbia Slough now officially open
A new, 1.2 mile bike path along the Columbia Slough in north Portland has officially opened to the public.
Bus service, advocacy group are latest signs of cycling boom in Mt. Hood area
The latest bicycling and bike tourism hot-spot is Sandy and the small communities around Mt. Hood. Now with a bike-friendly bus service and fledgling bike and pedestrian coalition, even more positive change is afoot.
Job of the Week
The first job posted this year on our Job Listings is a good one. A chance to work at one of Portland’s iconic bike shops. Check out more details via the link below… Bicycle Service Tech – Bike Gallery
Progress on North Portland Greenway in St. Johns area
A new path and a new bridge are exciting signs of progress for the northern sections of the North Portland Greenway.
Changes to bike parking at New Seasons Market in Arbor Lodge
If you’re one of the many people who shop by bike at the New Seasons Market in Arbor Lodge, you’ll notice some big changes to their bike parking arrangement next time you stop in.
Job: Bicycle Service Tech – Bike Gallery
Job Title Bicycle Service Tech Company/Organization Bike Gallery Job Description Department: Service Position: Service Technician Supervisor: Service Department Manager and Company Service Manager Responsibilities Interacting with customers All service technicians are expected to be skilled and confident in assisting customers at the service counter; on occasion this may require stepping out from behind the service … Read more
A bit of open streets information and inspiration
A new video and an upcoming presentation will get you informed and inspired about open street events.
Council candidate Sharon Maxwell played role in Williams Ave re-design process
Sharon Maxwell at an open house for the Williams Avenue Traffic Safety and Operations Project in April 2011.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) Sharon Maxwell, the latest challenger to Commissioner Nick Fish’s seat on Portland City Council, might be a familiar name to many BikePortland readers. Maxwell spoke up early and often during the public process to … Read more
Residents hope the time has finally come for new path to Mt. Tabor Park
An effort to build a multi-use path to access Mt. Tabor from SE Division Street is getting new life from a committee of neighborhood activists.