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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker gets a tour of United Bicycle Institute with owner Ron Sutphin (left) and Congressman Earl Blumenauer.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Flanked by Congressman Earl Blumenauer, the United States Department of Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker beamed about the cycling “revolution” she’s seeing across the country during a stop on her national … Read more
Somewhere between Glen Eden Beach and Newport during a ride back in 2010.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Graphic: 1000 Friends of Oregon) It appears that regional non-profits might be finally awakening for a fight against the Columbia River Crossing project. This morning, 11 organizations — including 1000 Friends of Oregon, the Sierra Club, and the Bicycle Transportation Alliance — laid out their opposition to the CRC in a strongly-worded letter addressed to … Read more
ODOT image of fresh pavement on shoulder of Highway 101 south of Florence.(Photos: ODOT) In the latest twist to the ongoing saga of the Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) problematic paving job on Highway 101, a regional manager announced today that they’ve already made significant progress in making it better. As we first reported last … Read more
We’ve had some stellar job opportunities posted to our Job Listings this week, ranging from local to national positions with huge career potential. Check out more details via the link below… Programs Assistant – Alta Planning + Design Bicycle Friendly Community Specialist – League of American Bicyclists Draftsperson – Chris King Precision Components Bicycle Friendly … Read more
Job Title Bicycle Friendly Community Specialist Company/Organization League of American Bicyclists Job Description The League of American Bicyclists seeks a new member of the Bicycle Friendly America℠ Program Team to provide direct, hands-on assessments and assistance to 100 communities nationwide annually. The Bicycle Friendly Community program provides a roadmap to improve conditions for bicycling and … Read more
Job Title Bicycle Friendly America Program Specialist Company/Organization League of American Bicyclists Job Description http://www.bikeleague.org/content/jobs-join-our-bfa-team Job Summary: The Bicycle Friendly America Program Specialist is a primary contact for communities, business, universities and states looking to be great places for bicycling. The program specialist provides information on how these places can improve conditions for bicyclists in … Read more
Sorry. This job has been filled. Job Title Draftsperson Company/Organization Chris King Precision Components Job Description Chris King Precision Components, manufacturer of bicycle components, is seeking qualified applicants for our Manufacturing Engineering department. The Draftsperson is responsible for providing timely production documentation, incorporating operation documentation and assists in the overall efforts to improve quality control. … Read more
Job Title Programs Assistant Company/Organization Alta Planning + Design Job Description Job Title: Programs Assistant Employment Status: Full-time, Exempt Compensation: $31,200/year; full benefits About Alta: Alta Planning + Design’s mission is to create active communities where bicycling and walking are safe, healthy, fun, and normal daily activities. We use the principles of transportation and recreation … Read more
Trillium Charter School on North Interstate.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Schools in Portland are back in session as of yesterday, and that means the biking to school season is upon us once again. (That, combined with the Bike Commute Challenge and the all the regular Portland bike traffic, often makes September feel like the busiest biking … Read more
Less than a day has passed since the ‘Build Gateway Green’ crowdfunding campaign began — and it’s already raised well over $8,000 in donations from over 60 people. The goal is $100,000 and conventional wisdom dictates that if someone raises 30% of the total in the first week, they are likely to make it all … Read more
Secretary of Commerce (and triathlete) Penny Pritzker.(Photo: US Dept. of Commerce) In the latest nod to Portland’s reputation as an epicenter of the bicycle industry, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will visit United Bicycle Institute (UBI) in North Portland on Friday. The Department of Commerce announced the event as part of Sec. Pritzker’s … Read more