Jobs of the Week
Two great job opportunities were posted to our Job Listings this past week. Check them out via the links below… Service Technician – West End Bikes Legislative Affairs Manager – Cascade Bicycle Club
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BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Ask BikePortland: What should I do when I see people using phones while driving?
Should you say something?(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Funny how things work out some times: A reader emailed me a few hours ago wondering what she should do when she sees people using phones while driving. Then a few minutes ago I read a news story about the exact same situation. The situation is this: When … Read more
City will begin adding new bike lanes to SE Division this Monday
PBOT graphic The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is set to begin work on a significant project that will add more vehicle access and capacity on SE Division. The project will re-configure the existing four-lane stretch of road between SE 60th and 80th into a five-lane cross section. Instead of four standard vehicle lanes, the … Read more
Man arrested for leaving scene after hitting 9-year-old with pickup
Jerod Brasky booking photo.(Multnomah County Sheriff) A man who allowed his pickup truck to collide with a nine-year-old girl who was riding her bike in North Portland last Saturday (7/27) has been arrested by the Portland Police Bureau for felony hit-and-run. The collision occurred at 4:24 pm at the intersection of North Bryant and Borthwick … Read more
‘Cirque du Cycling’ returns to Mississippi Ave
The Cirque du Cycling is much more than just a bike race (but that part is pretty awesome).(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) After a one-year hiatus, one of our favorite events, the Cirque du Cycling, is set for a triumphant return. The Cirque du Cycling is an awesome mix of family-friendly street festival and top-notch bicycle … Read more
Levi’s makes Portland first stop on its ‘Go To Work’ bike shop tour
Levi’s will have experts on hand for free fixes of bikes and clothing.(Photo: Urban Outfitters) Editors at The New York Times aren’t the only ones who know Portland is an epicenter of fashion and bicycling. One of the most respected names in the history of fashion, Levi’s, has announced their six-city 2013 Bike Shop Tour … Read more
10 day closure of Interstate Bridge path starts today at noon
Southbound path of Interstate Bridge will have to handle more bikers and walkers going both directions from today through August 9th.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Oregon Department of Transportation issued a statement last night to warn travelers that the northbound biking and walking path on the Interstate Bridge will close for 10 days. The closure … Read more
NY Times shares Pearl District “bike style” with the world
Still from NY Times video. The venerable New York Times turned their video lens to Portland’s Pearl District and is currently sharing the results on their home page for all the world to see. In Intersection: Bicycle Style in the Pearl they capture the personal style perspectives of four Portlanders who bike. Depending on your … Read more
Job: Legislative Affairs Manager – Cascade Bicycle Club
Job Title Legislative Affairs Manager Company/Organization Cascade Bicycle Club Job Description The Legislative Affairs Manager informs, develops and implements Cascade’s state advocacy efforts. The Legislative Affairs Manager is expected to influence major non-motorized policy and funding decisions at state legislative and agency levels. The Manager will serve as the main voice of Cascade in Olympia. … Read more
‘Fiets of Parenthood’ event returns this Sunday
Tackling the obstacle course at last year’s event.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Fiets of Parenthood is back for its 4th year and biking families all over the region are getting ready to strut their stuff at a new venue: The Portland Art Museum. As part of their ongoing Cyclepedia: Iconic Bicycle Design exhibition, PAM has … Read more
BikePortland is eight years old today
Eight years ago today I posted to BikePortland.org for the first time. Since then it’s been an amazing journey to where we are today. When I made that first post, I had written about 150 short posts under the “Bike Fun” banner at OregonLive.com. Since then, we’ve published 9,273 stories here on the Front Page. … Read more
New leadership, membership for ODOT’s bicycle advisory committee
Jenna Stanke is now chair of the committee.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Oregon Department of Transportation’s eight member, governor-appointed Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (OBPAC) has four new members and a new leader at its helm. ODOT put out the call for new members back in January and announced their selections today. The four new … Read more