“I respectfully disagree with you on the topic of traffic signals and support the dialogue on speed limits.”— A good opening line to a blog comment. I say it a lot in private conversations, but perhaps not enough here on the Front Page: I believe the most valuable part of BikePortland isn’t the words and … Read more
The Esplanade path deserves the attention.– Scroll down for more photos –(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Job Title Service Technician Company/Organization West End Bikes Job Description West End Bikes, located in downtown Portland, is looking for a Part-Time Service Technician. Candidates must have prior shop experience, excellent mechanical and troubleshooting skills, task efficiency, a great attitude, and the ability to effectively communicate with customers and sales staff. Check us out at … Read more
To improve safety, the police are on high alert.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Last week we told you that Portland Mayor Charlie Hales was rolling up his sleeves to improve road safety. Today he and Commissioner Steve Novick teamed up with the Portland Police Bureau to launch a key component of that effort. Hales and Novick … Read more
A pair of bike advocates are hosting a fundraiser for Metro Councilor Sam Chase, shown here in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Two upcoming events are perfect examples of how bicycling plays an important role in local, regional, and statewide politics. Tonight at Lucky Lab in northwest Portland (1945 NW Quimby), a pair of … Read more
(NOTE: ODOT now says biking and walking will be permitted over the bridge, through the construction zone during the closure. Read our full update at the end of this post.) Traffic on the St. Johns Bridge.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced a three week closure of the St. Johns Bridge … Read more
Bike trips are worth celebrating.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) plans on making some noise about the success of cycling on the Hawthorne Bridge. To toast the upcoming one-year anniversary of the automated bicycle counter and the 1 millionth trip of 2013, PBOT is hosting a special “Breakfast on the Bridges” … Read more
Sorry for the late notice folks… But I forgot to mention we are sharing our perspectives and takeaways from the recent study tour to the Netherlands. It’s a brown bag discussion at 12 noon on Wednesday, July 24th at Metro Regional Center (600 NE Grand Ave). Details below: Netherlands Transportation Tour Debrief Can Dutch-style bicycle … Read more
Leah Treat is now calling the shots at PBOT.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Manufacturer’s graphic of how the counter works. The Oregon Department of Transportation just received shipment of an automated counter similar to the one in use on the Hawthorne Bridge in Portland. After ODOT Region 1 Transit and Active Transportation Liaison tweeted a picture of the new counter today, we followed up and learned a bit … Read more
Top: Phillip Ross, Metrofiets (L), Dan Powell, Portland Design Works. Bottom: Shannon Holt, Oregon Manifest (L), Steve McCallion, Chrome Industries.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)