The case for neighborhood greenways: Portland’s ‘bus system for biking and walking’
PBOT traffic safety expert Greg Raisman speaking up for bike boulevards at the recent Transportation Safety Summit.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
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New Forest Service plan would make 3,835 miles of eastern Oregon roads motor-free
New rules, if they survive a public comment period, would outlaw ATVs and other motorized vehicles in nearly 4,000 miles of eastern Oregon forest land.(Photo: US Forest Service) The new Travel Management Plan for the 2.3 million acre Wallowa-Whitman National Forest in eastern Oregon could be a boon for bicycling and the growing bicycle tourism … Read more
Portland releases RFP for future bike share system
We could see bike share on the streets (at least in test form) by this coming fall.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Mayoral candidates say they’d fire PBOT Director: Tom Miller responds – UPDATED
Tom Miller in May 2011.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) According to The Oregonian’s City Hall reporter Beth Slovic, PBOT Director Tom Miller is not likely to keep his job if Charlie Hales or Eileen Brady win the mayoral election. Both candidates made their intention to make the change in separate interviews with The Oregonian this week: … Read more
Two years in, bike bag business blooms for ‘North St.’
Curtis Williams in the window of his new work and retail space on SE 23rd Ave.
Third annual Tweed Ride set for April 1st
Time to get Tweedy.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Last time we checked in on the Tweed Ride, last year’s organizers were casting about for new volunteers to step up and make it happen. Now, after several meetings, I’m happy to report that the 2012 Tweed Ride Planning Committee has set a date of April 1st for … Read more
Alpenrose Veldrome project moves forward, donations still needed
A smooth track is all he needs.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)a A major renovation project at the Alpenrose Velodrome is moving forward. On Monday, we shared the news that the concrete surface on the fabled track had gotten so bad that Oregon Bicycle Racing Association officials decided it was time to bite the bullet and replace … Read more
Job: Morning Mechanic (Go By Bike Shop)
Job Title Morning Mechanic Company/Organization Go By Bike Shop Job Description Go By Bike Shop is seeking a part-time mechanic to help our expanding business in South Waterfront. (See more about Go by Bike in this BikePortland profile.) We are seeking a friendly, outgoing, and knowledgeable mechanic to help service bikes, take in and issue … Read more
Job of the Week
That great little shop that opened last summer near the tram in the South Waterfront is looking to expand their team. Learn more about this opportunity in the job listing below… Morning Mechanic — Go By Bike Shop
PBOT eyeing cycle track on SW 12th through downtown
Red line shows location of potential cycle track. The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is in the early stages of a downtown cycle track project on SW 12th Avenue between I-405 and Burnside. I began hearing chatter about this project from sources several weeks ago and have now confirmed that PBOT pitched the … Read more
Today! Luck O’ the Commute sale and party
This is happening tonight, 4-8pm at A Better Cycle on SE Division. Come one, come all! FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE: Luck o’ the Commute Sale A Better Cycle and North St. Bags presents: Luck ‘o the Commute Sale Thursday, March 15th 4-8pm At A Better Cycle (2324 SE Division) Stop by for discounts, games, snacks, … Read more
Riding along with Ellen Price: Montavilla to Lloyd Center
Ellen Price grabs a parking spot in front of Bipartisan Cafe on SE Stark and 79th.