The Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) announced today that Alta Bicycle Share is the finalist to be the vendor of their forthcoming bike share system. Read the official statement below:
Multnomah County has built a new path for bike traffic.(Photos sent in by a reader) A new bike path on the western end of the Sellwood Bridge was just completed yesterday. Multnomah County spokesman Mike Pullen says it will be in place for about a year and that it’s one of many temporary alignments we … Read more
The Hydrofiets is an artistic and functional cargo bike.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
There were only about a dozen people on this Critical Mass ride in January 2008, which to my knowledge is the last time it actually happened.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Friday night is your chance to help Mat Barton. Whether you’re into long rides on beautiful country roads or some good, old-fashioned civil disobedience, it’s going to be another great weekend on a bike. Friday night is the big Fundraiser for Mat Barton. As we’ve shared since his freak crash back in June, Mat is … Read more
A plan being proposed by the Portland Police Bureau (through the Office of Neighborhood Involvement) to improve safety on the streets of Old Town/Chinatown would come with seven blocks of downtown streets being closed to, “all vehicular traffic, including bicycles and skateboards.” The plan aims to create a carfree “Entertainment District”. The plan is “at … Read more
A chance to be where a lot of important stuff happens.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Metro’s Transportation Policy Alternatives Committee, or “TPAC” as it’s known around here, is looking for four new community representatives. If you want to influence local and regional transportation projects, this is a great opportunity. TPAC’s main role is to advise the … Read more
Still from new video As we shared back in July, the Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA) held their first summer kid’s camp this past summer. A new video (watch it below) released today shares the impact that camp had on the kids, in their own words. Over the four day camp, 20 kids (led by experienced … Read more
Sorry, this position has been filled. Job Title Legislative Affairs Manager Company/Organization Cascade Bicycle Club Job Description Founded in 1970, Cascade Bicycle Club is a 14,000+ member nonprofit organization based in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to creating better communities through bicycling. Focusing on four strategic goals (Engagement, Community Partnership, Infrastructure, and Presence), Cascade envisions a community … Read more
Portlanders will squeeze in a bike race whenever they can.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) If you still need convincing that Portland is the epicenter of America’s cyclocross boom, consider this: Over 550 people showed up to race their bikes at the second week of the Blind Date at the Dairy series in Portland last night. On … Read more
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“The Bureau of Transportation has been facing budget challenges for several years; how will you as mayor create a sustainable source of revenue or otherwise ensure that the bureau has the resources it needs over the long haul?”—Question for mayoral candidates at recent Women’s Transportation Seminar luncheon With the election just over a month away, … Read more