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LaHood’s official statement is below. I’ll have more on the Front Page later this morning: “I have let President Obama know that I will not serve a second term as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. It has been an honor and a privilege to lead the Department, and I am grateful to President … Read more
The wait is almost over.(Photo: Michael Andersen/Portland Afoot) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is gearing up to install 300 new speed limit signs throughout the city. The new signs are the result of a law PBOT passed in 2011 that gives the city legal authority to lower speed limits by 5 mph on residential … Read more
Come, talk, snack, learn.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Wonk Night is back and you won’t want to miss it. Join us this Thursday (1/31) in the offices of Lancaster Engineering (adjacent to BikePortland HQ) for a night of networking, beer, snacks, and rousing transportation discussions. Last month we hosted a spirited conversation with some of Portland’s … Read more
It costs over $10,000 (Canadian) per year to own a car.(Source: Price Tags) Quite a lot of news to get to this morning, so let’s get started… — We’ve heard the push for hi-vis clothing before, and we know that it sometimes crosses the line into victim-blaming. Well, police in Columbus, Ohio have taken it … Read more
Sorry. This job has been filled. Job Title E-Commerce Sales Specialist//MTB Nerd Company/Organization One Left LLC Job Description General Position Summary: The E-Commerce Sales Specialist//MTB Nerd is responsible for managing the online sale of products from intake to shipment. Thorough knowledge of current high end mountain bikes/components is required. This position is best fit for … Read more
The glasses, the bike, the outfit, the face. Love it all. (Seen on the Upper West Side.) (Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
The Red Electric Trail from Peter J. DeCrescenzo on Vimeo. A reader and SW Trails member just tipped me off to a new video produced to promote the Red Electric Trail project. It’s an excellent overview of what’s being worked on and it features an interview with none other than U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer. For … Read more
PNCA President Tom Manley holds a plaque that will be mounted near the Pedal Garden.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Fine bicycles and fine wine at River City Bicycles last night.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Last night River City Bicycles hosted a launch event for a new bike brand and toasted the ongoing success of an old one. Attendees were treated to fine wine, cheese, and nice nibbles from the in-house kitchen at Chris King Precision … Read more
SE Powell, a wide and intimidating arterial known for its safety problems, is one of the three corridors PBOT will look to tame in 2013.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Looking for a new gig? Check out the two new opportunities posted to our Job Listings this past week… Bicycle Mechanic – Community Cycling Center Development Specialist/Bike Parking – Sportworks Northwest, Inc.
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