Check out the PBOT press release below… Looks like a great day planned next week to celebrate Walk and Bike to School Day: ‘Walk + Bike to School Day’ on Wed., Oct. 9 citywide; Procession with Commissioner Novick, Director Leah Treat, Timber Joey and 150 students to Maplewood Elementary School (Oct. 4, 2013) – International … Read more
Leah Benson, owner of Gladys Bikes.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Portland has a new bike shop. But before you react with, “Really? Another one!?”, keep in mind that unlike any other shop in Portland, Gladys Bikes (Facebook) at 3808 N Williams caters specifically to women. The shop is the work of 30-year old north Portland resident … Read more
Just one new job posted to our Job Listings this week. Check out more details via the link below… Installation Tech – Rack Attack
“Unfortunately, ODOT has decided to prevent improvement of bicycle lanes on its segments of SW Barbur. More significantly, ODOT is basing its decision on a questionable analysis of conditions.” SW Barbur Blvd should have the same amount of bicycle traffic — more than 5,000 bicycle trips a day — as N. Vancouver Ave. But it … Read more
Gateway Green visionaries and tireless advocates Linda Robinson (2nd from left) and Ted Gilbert (2nd from right) at City Hall earlier this week.(Photo: Friends of Gateway Green) It just happened. The state of Oregon’s first ever public works project that tested the waters of public donations via a crowdfunding campaign has succeeded. The Friends of … Read more
Job Title Installation tech Company/Organization Rack Attack Job Description Rack Attack is expanding into Tigard this fall! Rack Attack is North America’s premier retailer of automotive, home storage, and bike parking rack solutions. We are experiencing significant growth, and have immediate openings for sales and installation associates who posses backgrounds in this specialized industry. We … Read more
“This crucial connection to Southwest Portland has been too dangerous for too long and delayed action will almost certainly result in more preventable collisions and injuries.”— City Club of Portland The City Club of Portland, a local civic institution founded in 1916, has added their voice to the growing chorus calling for the Oregon Department … Read more
Screen grab of BTA website. The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has stepped up their effort to move the SW Barbur Blvd road diet proposal forward. Their chosen tactic is to urge the Portland City Council to pass a resolution next week that would begin a collaborative effort between PBOT, Metro and the Oregon Department of … Read more
Big staffing move from Portland largest bicycle company: Chris King Precision Components is pleased to announce that effective October 7th, 2013 Kris “Kirby” Bedsaul will be starting as General Manager for Chris King Precision Components and Cielo Bicycles. Kirby has a long relationship with Chris King Precision Components having managed sales in the early 2000s … Read more
Clark County residents take note: September 30, 2013 Contact: Laurie Lebowsky, Community Planning (360) 397-2280 ext. 4544, laurie.lebowsky@clark.wa.gov Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee seeks two members Vancouver, WA – The Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the Clark Communities Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. The committee serves as an … Read more
The campaign announced a $10,000 donation from Kaiser Permanente just last week.(Photo: Friends of Gateway Green) The campaign to raise $100,000 in public donations to design and plan the Gateway Green bike park just got some big news: Coca-Cola has pledged a $25,000 matching grant. Not only that, but Mayor Charlie Hales is set to … Read more
ODOT Region 1 Manager Jason Tell.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The most powerful Oregon Department of Transportation employee in the area, Region 1 Manager Jason Tell, has now officially weighed in on the debate about a road diet on SW Barbur Blvd. Over the weekend, we obtained a letter (PDF) Tell sent to City of Portland … Read more