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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Job: Sales Development Specialist/Bike Parking – Sportworks Northwest, Inc.

Job Listings

January 25, 2013

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Job Title Sales Development Specialist – Bike Parking Company/Organization Sportworks Northwest, Inc. Job Description Summary Job Function: The Sales Development Specialist (SDS) is a hybrid role combining elements of sales, business development, account management, customer service and research into a single position. Successful candidates will be highly motivated, self-directed, eager to learn, willing to write … Read more

Opinion: Dispatch from SE Foster Road

Editorial, Front Page, Infrastructure, Opinion

August 25, 2020

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

48 Comments

Seeing SE Foster for myself — from the safety of the sidewalk.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Over the long weekend I was summoned by the sun (and the need to break in a new bike) to do an exploratory ride. I hadn’t rambled down the Springwater beyond Sellwood for ages so I thought I’d go do … Read more

Tonight’s event pick: A First Date with Argonaut and Cielo Cycles

Business, Framebuilders, Front Page, Rides/Events

October 11, 2022

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

4 Comments

(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

It’s not all bad: Northern sections of North Portland Greenway worth excitement

Front Page, Infrastructure, North Portland Greenway

October 21, 2020

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

15 Comments

The northern segments of the North Portland Greenway alignment being proposed by Portland Parks (green line) follows nearly the same route dreamed up by advocates (orange line).

CRC update: Kitzhaber drops “CRC” moniker, activists heat up

Front Page, Infrastructure, News

January 24, 2013

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

37 Comments

CRC? Never heard of it.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Controversy and opposition has dogged the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) project for many years. That controversy — along with a daunting price tag estimated at $4 billion — has made it extremely difficult for politicians to vote in support of funding the five-mile freeway widening and interchange … Read more

Your comments help raise bike access issue in Sunriver

Front Page

January 24, 2013

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

17 Comments

Bikes made the ‘Scene’ in Sunriver.(Photo: Tigue Howe) As often happens here on BikePortland, reader comments bring up unexpected insights into our stories. While Internet comments are the butt of a lot of jokes and criticism, I remain extremely proud of the smart and valuable contributions many of you make to our stories. Case in … Read more

People on Bikes: In the cold in Ladd’s Circle

Front Page

March 1, 2016

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

70 Comments

Welcome to our latest installment of the People on Bikes series. On Tuesday, I stood out in the very chilly early morning air to photograph folks riding through Ladd’s Circle at SE Harrison. I saw a steady flow of bike traffic, which is to be expected in this very bikey corner of southeast Portland. I … Read more

Friends remember Steve Gitchell

Front Page

October 19, 2021

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

9 Comments

Steve Gitchell, 1949-2013.(Photo: Ira Ryan Cycles/Flickr) Steve Gitchell, a man well-known locally for his friendly demeanor and love of riding bikes, passed away on January 15th. According to the Oregon Herald, he was found in his home in Newberg by a neighbor and his death is believed to have been from natural causes. I didn’t … Read more

Job: Bicycle Mechanic – Community Cycling Center

Job Listings

February 19, 2013

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Sorry. This job has been filled. Job Title Bicycle Mechanic Company/Organization Community Cycling Center Job Description About the Community Cycling Center We believe that the bicycle is a tool for empowerment and a vehicle for change. The Community Cycling Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that broadens access to bicycling and its benefits. The … Read more

Dates set for 2013 Oregon Active Transportation Summit

BP Newswire

January 23, 2013

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Hope you plan to join us for the 2013 Oregon Active Transportation Summit down in Salem. Check out the latest announcement about the event below: Save the dates: April 24-25 for Oregon Active Transportation Summit 2013 Now in its third year encompassing all of active transportation, the Active Transportation Summit is taking a two-pronged approach … Read more

Survey: Majority of Seattleites like bikes, ride bikes, want more bikes

Front Page, News

January 23, 2013

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

26 Comments

Seattle wants more of them.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) An ongoing “bike backlash” and “war on cars” pushed by the local media, biking as a wedge-issue in political campaigns, fear from politicians about doing “too much” for bikes — sounds like Portland right? Well, Seattle (not to mention New York City and many others) suffers from … Read more

Trail group sees “major failings” with North Portland Greenway alignment

Front Page, Infrastructure, News, North Portland Greenway

October 21, 2020

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

33 Comments

Advocates say putting the Greenway Trail on surface streets (like N. Interstate shown here) is unacceptable.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The City of Portland Parks & Recreation bureau continues to come under fire for their work on the North Portland Greenway Trail project. PP&R is in the process of designing the route of the paved path … Read more

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Job: Sales Development Specialist/Bike Parking – Sportworks Northwest, Inc.

Opinion: Dispatch from SE Foster Road

Tonight’s event pick: A First Date with Argonaut and Cielo Cycles

It’s not all bad: Northern sections of North Portland Greenway worth excitement

CRC update: Kitzhaber drops “CRC” moniker, activists heat up

Your comments help raise bike access issue in Sunriver

People on Bikes: In the cold in Ladd’s Circle

Friends remember Steve Gitchell

Job: Bicycle Mechanic – Community Cycling Center

Dates set for 2013 Oregon Active Transportation Summit

Survey: Majority of Seattleites like bikes, ride bikes, want more bikes

Trail group sees “major failings” with North Portland Greenway alignment

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