“The Columbia River Crossing is dead”
The Washington Legislature has failed to pass any funding for the Columbia River Crossing highway expansion project.(Graphic: CRC project rendering)
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BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
SE Cesar Chavez Blvd closed for three weeks
Cesar Chavez is closed for the next 21 days.(Photo: Joe Bike) A City of Portland sewer project has led to the closure of SE Cesar Chavez Blvd (39th). The street is closed from Hawthorne to Division 24/7 beginning today through July 18th. Cesar Chavez is a high-volume arterial for people who drive through the area … Read more
Job: Pedicab Mechanic – PDX Pedicab
Job Title Pedicab Mechanic Company/Organization PDX Pedicab Job Description PDX Pedicab is looking for a part-time pedicab mechanic. We are looking for someone who has 3-5 bike mechanics as well as motorcycle and quad experience. We are really looking for a good all around handy man who can help keep our Pedicabs in top performance … Read more
Bike shop heroes recover two stolen bikes
Audrey and Neil Burkhardt, happily reunited with their bikes.(Photo courtesy Audrey Burkhardt) Late Tuesday night someone broke into Audrey and Neil Burkhardt’s garage and stole three of their bikes. Less than 24 hours later, thanks to the bravery and quick thinking of two bike shop employees, they got two of them back. Audrey shared with … Read more
The most popular story we’ve ever told
Emily Finch and her family competing in the Fiets of Parenthood in September 2012.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
‘Carefree Commuter Challenge’ starts July 1st
The Carefree Commuter Challenge starts next month and the folks at Drive Less Save More are expecting over 2,000 people from across the region to take part. The Challenge is just one component of a state-funded marketing program aimed at encouraging folks to get around with something other than their car. Drive Less Save More … Read more
Forest Park activists to City Council: “Wilderness” at risk and biker crackdown needed
Marcy Houle testified to City Council that Forest Park’s “wilderness values” are at risk. Just 16 days after Commissioner Amanda Fritz was put in charge of the Parks Bureau, people who are opposed to improving bicycle access in Forest Park have begun to pressure her to crack down on illegal riding and limit any policy … Read more
SW Barbur Blvd is an embarrassment
A Pedalpalooza ride came face-to-face with the dangerous and outdated Barbur Blvd.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) (NOTE: The headline of this story was originally, “When it comes to bicycling, SW Barbur Blvd is an embarrassment.” But after realizing that it’s just terrible and dangerous for everyone, I removed the bicycling part. — Jonathan) Let’s be honest: … Read more
Another right-hook on N Broadway
The scene this morning. (Photo courtesy Betsy Reese) I hate to say it, but there has been yet another right-hook collision on N Broadway. This morning at around 8:35 am, a woman driving a Chrysler PT Cruiser turned right off of Broadway onto N Ross Avenue and collided with a man riding his bicycle. The … Read more
Injunction stops construction of new trails for Timberline MTB park
It could be 2015 until anyone’s riding. A coalition of environmental groups are claiming victory in a legal battle to stop the development of the proposed Timberline Mountain Bike Park on Mt. Hood. Yesterday, a District Court approved an injunction against the project (PDF) that was filed earlier this month by four non-profit groups. Those … Read more
Crater Lake official: Make carfree Rim Drive an annual event – UPDATED
Carl Larson drove down from Portland to take advantage of a carfree Rim Drive.(Photo: Emily Wilson) The legendary Rim Drive around Crater Lake was officially carfree for the first time ever this past weekend. And even though the official announcement gave folks just a few days notice, it appears many people showed up to ride … Read more