Welcome back from the historic (and long) weekend. I hope you all got the chance to watch the inauguration festivities. If you didn’t, the big takeaways from folks in the bikeosphere are that Obama 1) walked on the new protected bike lanes on Pennsylvania Avenue and 2) mentioned climate change in a big way during … Read more
Gawking at an exotic monkey puzzle tree during the 2007 Palm Tree Ride.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) I know it’s still frigid out there, but at least the sun is out. This weekend is expected to stay clear and sunny and there’s nothing like a brisk bike ride with friends to take the edge of your … Read more
There’s always cool new stuff at the show; now there will be cool used stuff too!(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The PDX Bicycle Show is coming up on March 23-24 and the Bicycle Transportation Alliance has something big in store. They’re set to debut a new event dubbed BTA BikeSwap. The event, which they’ll publicly announce … Read more
First City Cycles employee Adam Beykovsky is helping promote bike tourism in Oregon City.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Clackamas County is once again placing its bets on bicycle tourism as a way to bolster local industry and economic vitality. As The Oregonian reports, the Urban Renewal Commission in Oregon City voted Wednesday to support a proposal … Read more
When 19-year old Tracey Sparling was killed while riding her bike in downtown Porltand on October 11th, 2007, it shook our city to the core. When, just 11 days later, Brett Jarolimek suffered a similar fate in a collision in north Portland, we experienced a unprecedented, citywide outpouring of grief and activism. For the community … Read more
Just one job was posted to our Job Listings this week, but it looks to be a good one. Check out the link below to learn more… Shipping Specialist – Velotech, Inc.
The bike vibe is strong at Velo Cult, which makes it the perfect venue.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Last night at Velo Cult something sort of amazing happened. It was the inaugural Open Bike Night, a new event thought up by Sellwood resident Dan Kaufman. While only a handful of people showed up, Kaufman and his … Read more
ODOT’s Jessica Horning at the bike advisory committee meeting last week.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Pressure is mounting for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to consider a road diet on SW Barbur Blvd but the agency seems unwilling to even seriously consider the idea. Neighborhood activists, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, the Portland Bureau of Transportation, … Read more
Sorry. This job has been filled. Job Title Shipping Specialist Company/Organization Velotech, Inc. Job Description Velotech Inc. is looking for a detail oriented shipping specialist to join our fast paced and fast growing operation. This person will be expected to pick and pack shipments in a timely manner. Additionally there will be many random tasks … Read more
Speaking of maintenance.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Mayor Charlie Hales has picked Toby Widmer to be his interim director of the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). Hales asked current PBOT Director Tom Miller to resign his position effective February 4th. In a statement today, Hales said Widmer will serve in the position for six months while … Read more
Outgoing PBOT Director Tom Miller led a meeting of his budget advisory committee on Tuesday.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) When members of the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Budget Advisory Committee settled into their fourth and final meeting on Tuesday, they got some grim news. On top of the $4.5 million in ongoing cuts the bureau was … Read more
Adams sticking around policy debates.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Former mayor Sam Adams hasn’t taken much of a vacation after his four tumultuous years leading the city. Today the City Club of Portland named Adams their new executive director. He starts next week. If you feel (as I do) that Sam Adams understands (and cares about) … Read more