Let’s get right to it shall we? Here are the best news stories and other tidbits we came across last week… – The North American Handmade Bicycle Show wrapped up yesterday from a snowed-in Denver, Colorado. It looks like builders once again pushed the boundaries of bike design to even greater heights. Check the coverage … Read more
Artist’s rendering of the project HB 2800, the bill that will give a green light (at least on the Oregon side) to the Columbia River Crossing I-5 freeway expansion project, will likely be voted on by the Oregon House when they convene at 11:00 am on Monday (2/25). After years of what has felt like … Read more
Tobias Read HB 3152, a bill to toll people riding bikes across a new I-5/Columbia River bridge has reared its head in the state legislature. Surprising as the bill itself was to anyone with a reasonable understanding of transportation policy, what was even more surprising to us was that House Rep. Tobias Read (D-Beaverton) was … Read more
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The north Portland non-profit Rebuilding Center is planning a bike move this weekend. The Rebuilding Center deconstructs old homes around the Portland area and then resells the old wood, fixtures and other architectural elements at a retail warehouse in the Mississippi district. BikePortland reader and neighborhood activist Ted Buehler is helping … Read more
House Rep. Kevin Cameron thinks people who ride bikes don’t pay for roads and he wants a bike toll on a new I-5 bridge over the Columbia River.(Photo: Cameron for Oregon) A new bill has been introduced in Salem that would toll people on bikes for using a new bridge over I-5 (if one ever … Read more
Wood-fired hot tub delivered by bike and now available to rent. (Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland The folks at Clever Cycles, those blessed souls that never fear a bold step into a new market, announced their Dutchtub rental program today. Remember Dutchtubs? Nine months ago when we broke the news that Clever Cycles was bringing these … Read more
Three great bike jobs were posted to our Job Listings this past week. Check them out below… Pedicab Mechanic – PDX Pedicab Bike Mechanic (in Alaska) – Sockeye Cycle Co. Experienced Bike Tour Guide/Mechanic – Cycle Portland Bike Tours
Job Title Experienced Bike Tour guide/ Mechanic Company/Organization Cycle Portland Bike Tours Job Description Local bike tour and rental company looking for experienced rider with strong customer service skills and detailed knowledge of Portland’s culture, neighborhoods, and events. This position includes leading rides, staffing our downtown rental shop and providing bike service and repair as … Read more
City design plans showing tree slated for removal. A bridge project in St. Johns that’s part of the North Portland greenway and the 40-Mile Loop has gotten some unwanted attention this week. Portland Parks & Recreation is set to start construction on a new biking and walking bridge between Pier Park and Chimney Park; but … Read more
Mia Birk made the pitch for bike share at the Porltand Art Museum last night.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) At the Portland Art Museum last night, high society donors mixed with corporate bigwigs and local bike industry luminaries. While PAM got in a few words about their upcoming major exhibition of Cyclepedia (opens June 8th), the … Read more
Mayor Hales at a City Council PBOT budget work session yesterday.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) At an event last night I was able to grab Mayor Charlies Hales for a few minutes to ask him for his thoughts on the major PBOT budget move that was unveiled yesterday. At a City Council budget work session, Hales’ … Read more
Job Title Bike Mechanic – Alaska Business Company/Organization Sockeye Cycle Co. Job Description Hiring Bicycle Mechanics for the 2013 season for our Haines and Skagway locations. Must be 23 or older and available to work a minimum of 3 months between 4/1 – 9/30. Apply online at www.cyclealaska.com or call 877-292-4154 for more information. How … Read more