Adonia Lugo at a panel during the Women’s Bicycling Forum in Washington D.C. in March 2013.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Adonia Lugo, who received a doctorate in cultural anthropology from the University of California, Irvine who spent years as a community activist in Los Angeles, will speak at the Bureau of Transportation’s monthly “Brown Bag” discussion … Read more
TriMet promotional photo. The days are getting shorter and that means more of our travel trips are being made in low-light and dark conditions. In an effort to promote visibility, TriMet is gearing up for their annual — and award-winning — “Be Seen. Be Safe” promotional campaign. The idea behind the effort, says TriMet, is … Read more
Sorry. The company that listed this job does not want to receive any more resumes at this time. Job Title Sales Manager Company/Organization Portland Design Works Job Description Portland Design Works (PDW) designs and develops simple, beautiful gear for everyday cycling. Located in Portland, Oregon, we are a fast-growing passion-driven company looking for the newest … Read more
New plastic bollards installed by the County today. This photo was taken west of the SE Grand intersection and just before the McLoughlin Blvd off-ramp.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
“This is the second time she’s been right-hooked in five months…How can I suggest to her that biking around can be okay again?” Welcome to our latest installment of Ask BikePortland where we (that includes you, dear readers) attempt to answer your burning bike-related questions. Today’s question comes from reader Chris Muhs. It’s sort of … Read more
PBOT will have to be “creative” if they want to create high quality bicycling conditions on NE/SE 28th as part of their 20’s Bikeway Project.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) PBOT’s Rich Newlands at the Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting Tuesday. The Bureau of Transportation is off and running on their effort to plan the 20’s Bikeway Project. … Read more
Looking for a new job? We’ve had three great opportunities posted to our Job Listings this week. Check out more details via the link below… Bike Delivery – Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches Mechanic – Bike N’ Hike Tech Support / Sales Coordinator – Stages Cycling
Barbur needs more capacity, not less, says freight committee.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Portland Freight Committee, a group that advises the City’s Bureau of Transportation on “issues related to freight mobility”, penned a letter to Commissioner Steve Novick (and sent a copy to Mayor Hales) that outlines their opposition to the proposed “road diet” on … Read more
Get out and enjoy the fall colors on the ‘Leaf Lookin’ Ride’ this Sunday.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The weekend is right around the corner and as per usual there’s a great selection of rides and events you should consider. Check out the details below… Saturday October 12th Family Pumpkin Pickin’ on Sauvie Island – 9:30 … Read more
Novick in Council chambers yesterday.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) City Council took up a resolution yesterday to endorse the SW Corridor Plan, a regional planning effort to determine the best way to implement high-capacity transit through the Barbur Blvd corridor in southwest Portland. Thanks to a concerted push led by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance that included … Read more
Sorry. This job has been filled. Job Title Tech Support / Sales Coordinator Company/Organization Stages Cycling Job Description Stages Cycling is a new company that launched its first product, a left-crank based power meter, at Interbike in September 2012. Our mission is to bring power measurement to the masses at a reasonable price, while maintaining … Read more
Sorry. This job has been filled. Job Title Mechanic Company/Organization Bike N’ Hike Job Description Can you turn a wrench? Do you have at least two years of bike shop experience? Are you passionate, friendly, punctual and dependable? Here at Bike N Hike, we’re looking for qualified mechanics to provide unparalleled service in our Portland … Read more