(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) As I type this, the City of Portland is going through the final stages of selecting a new director of the transportation bureau. This morning at City Hall, myself and over a dozen other citizen stakeholders got to “meet and greet” the final three candidates being considered for the job. Our … Read more
It’s been over a year since we shared news of an ODOT project that will improve bicycle access in southwest Portland near the Ross Island Bridge. A few days ago they finally announced that it will start construction in mid-June. They’ve also announced an open house for the project on June 3rd. See more details … Read more
The Intermodalists: ODOT Highway Division Administrator Paul Mather and Transportation Development Division Administrator Jerri Bohard.(Photo: ODOT) The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced another shift in their approach to transportation planning and it couldn’t come at a better time. As recent national research and major news headlines continue to reflect a move away from … Read more
Research shows that the three-day Mountain Bike Oregon event pumps $1.2 million into the Oakridge economy.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
The “spiderweb” of Regional Bicycle Parkways as envisioned in Metro’s plan. Metro will host an open house tomorrow (5/23) for their Regional Active Transportation Plan. The plan will be the region’s first specifically tailored to bicycling, walking and access to transit. The planning effort has been underway for well over a year and is set … Read more
Pedalpalooza kicks off in just over two weeks and the buzz is really starting to build. The official calendar already has 129 events listed and I can sense growing chatter and excitement amongst lovers of bike fun throughout the city. I wanted to bring your attention to some nifty rides and remind you that the … Read more
Cargo bikes to the rescue!(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The City of Tigard is planning a major, region-wide “mock emergency” exercise on Thursday and they want to include cargo bikes. Tara Harper, a consultant working on the event, was inspired by her involvement with the Disaster Relief Trials in Portland last summer and says cargo bikes … Read more
Sierra Club Oregon Chapter Director Brian Pasko. Our story last week about a lawsuit against the Timberline Mountain Bike Park has sparked a lot of conversation. Several people commented and contacted me to express concerns that I failed to offer adequate context to the story. The Sierra Club and other environmental groups that have signed … Read more
Bicycle frame and component manufacturer Chris King Precision Components employs over 100 people in northwest Portland.(Photo: Chris King Precision Components) Earlier this month we learned that bicycle-related travel pumps $400 million into Oregon’s economy each year. Now Travel Oregon, the state’s tourism development and marketing organization, has embarked on the second part of that research … Read more
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) One of the best things about bicycling in Portland isn’t even in Portland. It’s a small town called Vernonia. Situated a perfect day’s ride from Portland (about 50 miles, or less if you take MAX to HIllsboro), Vernonia is nestled in the woods at the end of about 20 miles of … Read more
Job Title Bike mechanic Company/Organization Clever Cycles Job Description We’re seeking a full-time, non-seasonal mechanic with prior bike shop experience. Depth of experience and knowledge of shop specialties will affect compensation, but we will consider all proficiency levels if you exhibit excellent work habits, readiness to learn, customer service and communication skills. How to Apply … Read more
Welcome to a new week of bike news. Before we get started, let’s look back at the noteworthy stories you might have missed last week… — There was a big debate last week about people who break traffic laws while bicycling. It started with a post on The Atlantic Cities titled, “Cyclists Aren’t ‘Special,’ and … Read more