“It is unacceptable to the BTA to consider overturning our current policy… The Port [of Portland]… wants this money for highway/road projects. Now is the time to say no.”— Gerik Kransky, BTA A funding fight is brewing at Metro over how the regional planning agency should allocate nearly $38 million in federal funds. Unlike the … Read more
Detail of changes coming to Marshall. The Bureau of Transportation is scheduled to make long-awaited changes to NW Marshall Street between 10th and 11th (map). Their aim is to make bicycling conditions more pleasant by decreasing the amount of people who drive on the street and by adding dedicated space for bicycle traffic. Auto traffic … Read more
A gate now closes off a popular spur of the Springwater Corridor Trail over Johnson Creek.(Photo: Morrie Erickson) The owner of the Eastmoreland Racquet Club in southeast Portland has closed a popular section of the Springwater Corridor Trail. As of about one week ago, a gate has been erected across the section of the path … Read more
This is where the candidates will debate economic development on Wednesday.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland The issue of bicycling on and around Swan Island is enjoying a major surge lately and it could take center stage during a debate on Wednesday between mayoral hopefuls Jefferson Smith and Charlie Hales. The topic of the debate is “the … Read more
E-bikes could change Portland. But how?(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Whether you like them or not, electric bikes are a growing part of the U.S. market. Far from just a trend or a novelty, e-bikes are here to stay. But even with major bike companies (and their marketing power) behind them, improved technology, and lower prices, … Read more
A new buffer on SE Madison.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) The bike lane on SE Madison St. as it approaches the Hawthorne Bridge just got a three-foot buffer this morning. This is one of a trio of projects coming to the east and westbound approaches that we can expect in the next few months as part … Read more
Big crowds welcomed the 2012 Cross Crusade to Alpenrose yesterday.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Sorry, this position has been filled. Job Title Bike 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 through … Read more
Hales and Smith at City Club today.(Image: Screen grab from live stream) Mayoral candidates Jefferson Smith and Charlie Hales shared their visions at a City Club debate at the Governor Hotel in Portland today. The debate was moderated by Tracy Barry of KGW-TV. Transportation came up several times during the debate, and one of Barry’s … Read more
Sunday!(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Cross Crusade race series (brought to us by River City Bicycles), the grand-daddy of them all, is set for another wild kickoff event this Sunday at Alpenrose Dairy in Portland’s southwest hills. Last year nearly 1,500 people showed up to race at the Crusade opener, which makes it one of … Read more
TriMet plans to change things up a bit with their annual “Be Seen, Be Safe” promotion. This year, instead of the hi-vis clothing fashion show they’ve held at Pioneer Courthouse Square in years past, they’ll have “street teams” taking the message directly to the people. With the theme of, “Taking safety to the streets,” TriMet … Read more
Before (left) and after images of SW Stark.(Photos: PBOT)