First look at Travel Oregon’s new ‘Bike Friendly’ business program
A new sign will help people find businesses that cater to biking travelers.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
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Active Transportation Summit kicks off in Salem today
PBOT Bicycle Coordinator Roger Geller speaking at the summit this morning.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Oregon Active Transportation Summit is going on right now at the Salem Convention Center. 350 attendees will spend today and tomorrow learning, networking, and getting inspired to make cities throughout Oregon a better place to walk and bike. The Summit … Read more
Job: Development Director – The League of American Bicyclists
Job Title Development Director Company/Organization The League of American Bicyclists Job Description Purpose of the Job: The Director of Development plans, directs, and coordinates all development activities and major fundraising activities by performing the following duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Regular duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Fund Raising – Works … Read more
Here’s your chance to ride in the Grand Floral Parade
Once again, the Portland Police and organizers of the Rose Festival are looking for volunteers to ride bikes int he Grand Floral Parade. See the note below for more info and download the application if interested (PDF). I am sending you this request on behalf of the Portland Rose Festival and Portland Police Department regarding … Read more
What a road diet on SW Barbur would look like
A rendering by Owen Walz of what SW Barbur Blvd could look like where it passes over SW Vermont. – Click to enlarge –
Job: Retail Sales – Bike Gallery
Job Title Retail Sales Company/Organization Bike Gallery Job Description The Bike Gallery is seeking dynamic personalities to work in our stores. We are looking for both a full time year round employee and part-time seasonal employees. Requirements: – Customer Service experience – Retail Experience – Bicycle knowledge is preferred – Confident and Outgoing The Bike … Read more
Portland Art Museum to host 2013 World Naked Bike Ride
Coming to the South Park Blocks.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The South Park Blocks, home to Portland’s grand theater venues, museums, and churches, will host the 2013 Portland World Naked Bike Ride on June 8th. Ride organizers have gained the blessing of the Portland Art Museum who will host the ride in the blocks directly in … Read more
Job: Service Technician – Bike Gallery
Job Title Service Technician Company/Organization Bike Gallery Job Description Overview Service Technicians, also known as bike mechanics, represent the link between customers and our service department. Being able to comfortably interact with customers is a basic expectation of all service personnel. This includes being able to respond to telephone inquiries, and customers in the store … Read more
Community gathers to remember Kiki Larsen
Kiki Larsen’s friend Esther Hockett reads words of remembrance at Kiki’s memorial service on Sunday.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Dozens gathered at Peninsula Park on Sunday to remember Kiki Larsen. Kiki, who danced with the Sprockettes as “Agent Crush” for nearly 10 years, passed away on Thursday. Kiki died of a drug overdose. She was found … Read more
Job: Development Manager – Community Cycling Center – FILLED
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‘STOOPIDTALL’ bike rules L.A.’s CicLAvia
The STOOPIDTALL view.(Photo: Richie Trimble)
Portland-based Alta wins Seattle bike share contract
Portland-based Alta Bicycle Share has done it again. They’ve been chosen to operate a 500 bike, 50 station bike share system in Seattle. The announcement was made today by Puget Sound Bike Share (PSBS). According to a press release, Alta will work with PSBS to plan, launch and sustain a bike share network that will … Read more