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Tom Miller speaking at a conference in Salem back in April.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Willamette Week reported on New Year’s Eve that Mayor Charlie Hales has asked Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) Director Tom Miller for his resignation. According to the Willamette Week, the resignation letter is due on February 4th, which is the … Read more
Job Title Ride Director Company/Organization Ride For Schools Job Description Ride director needed to assist in planning and coordinating an organized ride. The ride is a fundraiser to raise money for local public schools. You will help in ironing out the details to ensure that the event runs smoothly. Minimum experience required is one year … Read more
2012 started off with a bit of snow in and around Portland. This shot was taken on January 18th in the parking lot of New Seasons Market on N Interstate and Rosa Parks Way.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
And it’s all uphill.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland [I’m on a road trip through California visiting family for the holidays. This is a dispatch from a recent ride in Santa Barbara, where I lived prior to moving to Portland. — Jonathan] For anyone that has ridden bikes for a long time, there are some rides that … Read more
PBOT is still looking for funding to improve bike access on N. Williams. What do bike boulevards in Grants Pass, a new trail from Hagg Lake to McMinnville, and the North Williams project have in common? They’re just a few of the 53 projects from all over the state being considered for $8.5 million in … Read more
Wayfinding signage is one type of project eligible for funding through the grants.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Metro has announced the availability of $2.1 million in federal grants through the Regional Travel Options (RTO) program. The money is set aside for both government agencies and non-profits for small-scale projects that promote biking, walking, and taking transit. … Read more
Thieves unscrewed this staple rack. Got a few bike theft stories that deserve some attention so I figured I’d round them up. We all know bike thieves are mean; but they are also getting increasingly clever. Marion Rice sent in a photo of the bike parking staple her daughter’s bike was parked to outside their … Read more
See the notice below from Oregon Walks: Pedestrian and Bike Safety Vigil Tonight SW Portland neighbors hold vigil to raise awareness, remember Mara Rosanne Forsythe-Crane WHAT A silent vigil will be held at the intersection of SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and Shattuck Road Thursday, December 20th, where Mara Rosanne Forsythe-Crane was struck and killed the morning … Read more
Fresh news from the BTA… Bicycle Transportation Alliance Manager, Tom Rousculp Parks His Bike at The Vanilla Workshop Long Time BTA Membership and Marketing Manager Makes Move to Respected Bike Builder. Tom Rousculp is departing the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) after six years. Rousculp held many posts during his tenure at the BTA, most recently … Read more
Job Title Product Manager Company/Organization Capital One Job Description This is a new and exciting Product Development Associate position in Capital One’s US Credit Card business focusing on testing and developing marketing innovations. This position will be responsible for all aspects of intent and marketing campaign management. Qualified candidates will be required to take ownership … Read more
Cycle Oregon has just posted a new documentary, Beyond the Ride, that chronicles the history and the power behind their annual week-long ride. The documentary was created by the biking film crew at Path Less Pedaled. Watch the video below and learn how Cycle Oregon is far more than just a bike ride…
Hammer Velo team members at the recent Pay it Forward ride.(Photo courtesy Drew Coleman) [The article below was submitted by Sellwood reside Drew Coleman.]