Silas Beebe in his northwest Portland workshop.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Starting a new small business is always a bit stressful; but 40-year-old Silas Beebe has the added pressure of carrying on a family name that spans three centuries in Portland business circles. And he’s doing it with a line of bicycling accessories. The Beebe Company … Read more
Tolls and traffic projections for the CRC project raise new questions.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Economist Joe Cortright says new traffic projections from a previously undisclosed report reveals an inconvenient truth about the Columbia River Crossing project. The plan to toll the existing I-5 bridge span (starting in 2016) would lead to nearly 50,000 people per … Read more
A display on SW Stark drew large crowds to enjoy public space that’s usually dominated by private automobiles.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Portland took part in PARK(ing) Day today. The global event, which started in San Francisco in 2005, seeks to create temporary public spaces in what are usually used as auto parking spots. This year … Read more
Newsflash: Cars are highly toxic and bike riders suck it all in.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Portland Tribune published an article yesterday with a scary headline: “Car exhaust proves unseen road hazard.” The story chronicled the efforts of transportation researcher Alex Bigazzi, who rides around Portland with special equipment attached to his bike in order … Read more
Concept of Monroe/Linwood intersection.(Graphic: BTA) Yesterday, the Oregon Department of Transportation announced the winners of their 2013 Transportation and Growth Management grants. Among them is a $103,000 award that will fund the planning and design of the Monroe Street Bike Boulevard/Neighborhood Greenway project. While the dollar amount is relatively small, this grant represents a major … Read more
Three excellent job opportunities were posted to our Job Listings this week. Check them out via the links below… Account Service Representative – Chris King Precision Components Bike Builder/Mechanic – Sellwood Cycle Repair Pacific Northwest Regional Policy Manager – Safe Routes to School National Partnership
From Sandy Ridge to Forest Park, Trailfest has something for everyone.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) If you prefer riding off-road and have been curious about Portland’s mountain bike scene, this weekend was made for you. The 2013 Trailfest, an event organized by the Northwest Trail Alliance, begins tomorrow night (9/20) and continues with an entire weekend … Read more
Just a reminder that a wonderful ride is happening on Saturday. It’s the Hood River Harvest Ride which offers five different routes (including some family friendly options) around the beautiful Hood River Valley. Our friend Peter Cornelison is one of the ride’s organizers and he recently sent out this email as a teaser… Looking up … Read more
Portland Police Chief Reese snapped this self-portrait at the Hagg Lake Triathlon back in July. Portland Police Chief Mike Reese will be hitting the streets this weekend; but he won’t be in a patrol car. He’ll be in spandex. Chief Reese will be one of over 1,000 competitors at the seventh annual Portland Triathlon, which … Read more
Here’s the news on the latest crosswalk enforcement action planned by PBOT/PPB; Crosswalk enforcement planned Sept. 25th on SE 148th Avenue and Main Street (September 18, 2013) – The Portland Bureau of Transportation and Portland Police Bureau advise the traveling public that a crosswalk enforcement action is scheduled for September 25th near the Parklane Elementary … Read more
Washington County Commissioner Dick Schouten tries out the bike locker.(Photos courtesy Janna Allgood) This is a guest article submitted by Washington County Sustainability Program Educator Janna Allgood. When it comes to amenities for people who ride bikes, Washington County learned that it pays to think strategically about who’s on your bike commuter list.
Like the project itself, anti-CRC activism is back.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) As you might have heard thanks to reporting by the Willamette Week, the Columbia River Crossing project is very much alive. Oregon legislators who once said cooperation from Washington was imperative, have conveniently scuttled that narrative and are preparing to push the project through … Read more