Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Founder of BikePortland (in 2005). Father of three. North Portlander. Basketball lover. Car driver. If you have questions or feedback about this site or my work, contact me via email at maus.jonathan@gmail.com, or phone/text at 503-706-8804. Also, if you read and appreciate this site, please become a paying subscriber.

BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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The Monday Roundup

Guerrilla protected bikeway on Seattle Bike Blog. Here’s our recap of the biggest and best bike news we came across last week… — Finally. It’s coming folks. Citibike in New York City. My friend Doug from Brooklyn Spoke shared photos and commentary on the new bikeshare stations and kiosks that were installed over the weekend. … Read more


Meeting Captain Chris Uehara

Me and PPB Captain Chris Uehara at Youth Services Division Headquarters. On Friday I met Captain Chris Uehara of the Portland Police Bureau’s Youth Services Division. I won’t even attempt to recap why this meeting occurred; but suffice it to say, we didn’t come together for the best of reasons. That being said, we’re both … Read more


ODOT begins ‘Bicycle and Pedestrian Mode Plan’ update effort

Riding on the Union St bridge in Salem.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced today that they’ve officially launched an effort to develop a new Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Mode Plan. The plan will be an update to the state’s “policy framework for bicycle and pedestrian modes” which was last updated … Read more


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Job: Bike Funnist/Mechanic – Portland Bicycle Tours

Sorry. This job has been filled. Job Title Bike Funnist/ mechanic Company/Organization Portland Bike Tours Your Email Address (for listing confirmation) * info@portlandbicycletours.com Job Description Bike mechanic/ retail sales position available at our downtown Bike shop. Join Portland’s oldest and most celebrated Bike Tour company helping staff our new location! This includes, greeting customers and … Read more


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Bicycle journey that explored “radical homesteading” rolls into Velo Cult tonight

The Hussin brothers and their vehicles.(Photo: Hussin brothers) Two brothers who took a two-year, cross-country, roadkill-fueled bicycle journey while exploring “radical homesteading,” and “guerilla camping” will screen some of their films at Velo Cult tonight. Noah Hussin and his brother Tim documented the entire trip and are working on a film project titled America Recycled. … Read more


Mayor Hales restores sidewalk funding for SE 136th Ave

In a show of political force, six state lawmakers joined Mayor Hales at a press event for the SE 136th sidewalk project yesterday.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Standing on a dirt and gravel shoulder and squeezed between two parked cars, Mayor Charlie Hales announced yesterday morning that he intends to move forward with the sidewalk project … Read more


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Legislators set to host East Portland Transportation Town Hall

A very good opportunity to learn more and weigh in on transportation issues in east Portland is coming up later this month. See all the details below… Transportation Town Hall with East Portland Legislators SALEM – Senators Jackie Dingfelder (D-Portland), Rod Monroe (D-Portland), and Chuck Thomsen (R-Hood River) will be joined by Representatives Jeff Reardon … Read more