Diverter and new bike lane creates calm on NW Marshall
Aaaahhhhh, that feels much better. (Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Citizens chase down thief to recover stolen cargo trike
Stolen, then re-united with its owner.(Photo: Tanya Barham) A distinctive trike that was stolen on Tuesday is now back in hands of its owner. Buckman neighborhood resident Tanya Barham imported the Christiania trike from Denmark in 2006. When it was stolen from outside of a building at East Burnside and 8th, thieves not only got … Read more
New documentary shows mayoral candidate Hales as Critical Mass supporter
Hales being interviewed in 2010 for a documentary about Critical Mass. Charlie Hales, the leading candidate for Portland mayor, rode undercover on Critical Mass during his previous tenure as a city council member. People who were on the 2001 ride say his presence — and his testimony about it that ran counter to the version … Read more
Parks yet to begin repairs of eroded Springwater Corridor path
Still not fixed.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) As we enter the rainy season, a 100-foot section of the Springwater Corridor Trail that eroded away back in March, remains closed. So far, Portland Parks & Recreation has not begun work to shore up the Willamette riverbank below or repair the path; but yesterday, spokesman Mark Ross said … Read more
Local builder roundup: A carbon ‘cross collaboration and a new builder
Bike maker Joshua Bryant.(Self portrait) Welcome to the latest edition of our local builder roundup. With such a thriving crop of bike makers here in Portland, there’s always news to share about what they’re up to. Today we’ll share more on the continuing carbon influx and a new, emerging builder. —— Introducing Joshua Bryant of … Read more
Job: SoupCycler Extraordinaire – SoupCycle
Sorry. This position has been filled. Job Title SoupCycler Extraordinaire Company/Organization SoupCycle Job Description Soup season is here and we’re hiring one SoupCycler to deliver soup and help in our kitchen. We’re looking for an energetic, upbeat and strong-legged person who can brave the winter rains of Portland and still be smiling when they deliver … Read more
Commissioner Fish: New Forest Park singletrack ‘in the next 9 months’ – Updated
Biking in Forest Park is finally set to improve.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) City Commissioner Nick Fish, who oversees Portland Parks & Recreation, has just emailed stakeholders a progress report on bicycle access in Forest Park. The statement includes a commitment to build a new, bike-specific singletrack trail in the park within the next nine months. … Read more
Oregon bike industry on display at handmade bike show this weekend
A scene from the 2010 show.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) After a stop in Bend last year, the Oregon Bicycle Constructor’s Association is bringing their annual show back to Portland. This weekend on Swan Island some of Oregon’s finest frame builders will come together for the annual Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show. With 18 builders and 36 … Read more
Riding along with the Stedman family
The Stedman family — Helena (5), Barbara, and Ken — getting started on their day.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Helena Stedman doesn’t fit the stereotype of a Portland bike commuter. At just five years old, she’d rather talk about kindergarten than bike lanes and her most prized bike accessory is her favorite stuffed elephant.
Mayor Adams to join ‘Walk of Remembrance’ for those killed on high crash corridors
Event announcement from Transportation for America is below: Walk of Remembrance – Honoring Those Killed and Injured on High Crash Corridors WHAT: Mayor Sam Adams, Metro Councilor-elect Bob Stacey, other community leaders, friends, and family will gather to walk SE Foster Road and SE 82nd Avenue, visiting sites where pedestrians have been killed and injured … Read more
First Look: PBOT’s new green paint on SW Oak
The new green paint applied by PBOT on SW Oak is impossible to miss.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Headed to New York City for ‘Designing Cities’ conference
Next Tuesday (10/23) I will head to New York City to attend the NACTO Designing Cities conference. NACTO is the National Association for City Transportation Officials, a group that was formed as a counterbalance to AASHTO, the American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials. In a nutshell, the folks behind NACTO (whose founders include … Read more