Reader Story: A pleasant way around SW Barbur Blvd
Reader Kevin Wagoner created this map to help explain his favorite new way to avoid SW Barbur Blvd on his daily commute.
Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Columbia River Gorge lays out a feast for pedaling policymakers
Elected leaders and transportation officials from Oregon and Washington got on bikes last weekend and got inspired by the Historic Columbia River Highway and State Trail.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) On Friday, the Columbia River Gorge put its best face forward, and the timing couldn’t have been better.
Job: Desktop Systems Administrator – Chris King Precision Components – FILLED
Sorry. This job has been filled. Job Title Desktop Systems Administrator Company/Organization Chris King Precision Components Job Description Chris King Precision Components™, manufacturer of precision bicycle components, is seeking a full-time Desktop Administrator to support our design & manufacturing company. Maintains and configures end-user workstation operating systems and software. Responds to immediate computing issues within … Read more
50s Bikeway project delayed
They’ll have to wait a bit longer for a quality bike route.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation has announced a delay in the construction of the long-awaited 50s Bikeway Project. The $1.5 million, federally-funded project that will create an important north-south bikeway along 52nd and 53rd Avenues between southeast and … Read more
A sneak peek at the New Seasons Market coming to North Williams Avenue
First time the bike racks have been open for use.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) New Seasons Market hosted an open house this morning for the media and community members to get a sneak peek into their new store on North Williams Avenue. I wouldn’t usually devote my morning to the opening of a new grocery store, … Read more
Job: Manufacturing Materials Processor – Chris King Precision Components
Job Title Manufacturing Materials Processor Company/Organization Chris King Precision Components Job Description Chris King Precision Components, manufacturer of bicycle components, is seeking qualified applicants for our machine shop. Job duties include moving materials through the production process by performing various tasks from receiving/preparing raw materials (steel and aluminum barstock) and cutting barstock to sanding, buffing … Read more
Light rail work leads to closures, detours on SW Moody cycle track
Expect the unexpected when you ride on the Moody cycle track forthe next few months.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The hits in our detour-filled summer just keep on coming… TriMet has temporary closures in place on the SW Moody Ave cycle track as part of their ongoing Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project. The closures started last … Read more
Citation for ‘Careless Driving to a Vulnerable Road User’ given in July collision
Amundson’s garbage truck is on the right..(Photo courtesy Jason Lee.) The Portland Police have issued a citation to 39-year-old Christopher Amundson for his role in a collision that happened on Friday, July 12th. As we reported the day it happened, Amundson was driving a garbage truck southbound on SE 17th when he made a left … Read more
Six-week closure of popular River View Cemetery route starts August 12th
Take note: Six week closure coming soon.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) A popular bicycle route through River View Cemetery is set to close on August 12th and not re-open until September 27th. Multnomah County officials sent out the traffic alert today, saying the closure is necessary so construction crews can build the new entrance to the … Read more
City drafts new ‘Project Evaluation Method’ for Forest Park
The City’s new evaluation tool could have wide-reaching impact on the future of bicycle accessin Forest Park.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The City of Portland’s Parks & Recreation bureau recently unveiled a draft document that could act as their guide to the future of how Forest Park is used. The goal of the new Forest Park … Read more
Popular route to Marine Drive closed for five months – UPDATED
This isn’t a new closure, but after experiencing it myself over the weekend and just hearing about it from a reader — and given that it will last for up to five months — I wanted to get something up about it. See below for details and a map from the Portland Bureau of Environmental … Read more
Jobs of the Week
Two great job opportunities were posted to our Job Listings this past week. Check them out via the links below… Service Technician – West End Bikes Legislative Affairs Manager – Cascade Bicycle Club