Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Dispatch from NAHBS: DeLorean, Bamboosero, Cielo, Renovo, and more
The bikes are worth a closer look.– NAHBS Photo gallery –
2012 Sunday Parkways details unveiled: Coming to SW Portland for first time ever
PBOT has decided to fully close Willamette Blvd to auto traffic.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Mayor Sam Adams used his State of the City address to announce that he remains committed to five Sunday Parkways events this year. He also announced that, for the first time ever, the popular event will be held in Southwest Portland. … Read more
Job: Shipping Specialist (Velotech Inc.)
Job Title Shipping Specialist Company/Organization Velotech, Inc. Job Description Velotech Inc. is looking for a detail oriented shipping specialist to join our fast paced and fast growing operation. This person will be expected to pick and pack shipments in a timely manner. Additionally there will be many random tasks that will assist in warehouse operation. … Read more
Job: Graphic Designer (Yakima Products, Inc.)
Sorry. This job has been filled. Browse others here. Job Title Graphic Designer Company/Organization Yakima Products, Inc. Job Description Overview Yakima located in Beaverton, Oregon, international HQ for the most amazing cargo management equipment. Not just a company full of metal bike racks – passion and energy live here. The marketing team is a fun, … Read more
NE Portland drive-by shooting targets man on a bike
This just in from the Portland Police Bureau: Men in a Car Shoot at a Man on a Bike On Thursday March 1, 2012 at 5:17 p.m. Portland Police officers assigned to North Precinct responded to a call of shots fired in the area of Northeast Garfield and Jessup. Arriving in the area officers located … Read more
ODOT inspections will close Steel Bridge lower deck next week
Traffic Advisory from ODOT: Inspections close freeway ramps and bike/ped trail Routine inspections planned for March 5-12 on the Fremont and Steel Bridges A contractor for ODOT plans to inspect the six east Fremont Bridge approaches (Interstate 405/Interstate 5 interchanges) and the Steel Bridge from Sunday, March 5, through Sunday, March 12. Inspections will close … Read more
PBOT Budget Advisory Committee asks Council to look at new revenue sources
It’s no secret that PBOT faces historic budget cuts. But there’s a big part of the conversation that hasn’t really gotten the attention it deserves: With gas tax and other motor vehicle-related revenues (like parking meters and registration fees) decreasing, more people choosing bikes and electric cars, and federal funding as unstable as ever, we … Read more
In Clackamas County, bikes cause ‘considerable’ road damage
Doing some damage.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Reader Chris S. came across a story in The Oregonian yesterday that made him do a double-take. In a report about the ‘State of the County’ event held by the Clackamas County commissioners, the topic of bicycles came up. The event allowed citizens to ask commissioners any question they’d … Read more
Headed to Sacramento for North American Handmade Bicycle Show
A scene from NAHBS in Austin last year.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Tomorrow morning I’ll hop in a car with a friend and drive 600 or so miles to Sacramento for the 2012 North American Handmade Bicycle Show. NAHBS is the annual showcase of America’s budding handmade bike industry. I’m going down to document and support … Read more
PDX Bike Swarm pumps up awareness at ‘Tour de Petro’
The PDX Bike Swarm took their bike-inspired protest style to Portland gas stations this morning.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Activists revolted by use of Lorax to sell cars
New Mazda is “Truffula Tree Friendly”! The auto industry will go to any length to sell their products: they’ll promote speeding on city streets when going too fast is the #1 reason so many people die and get injured in traffic collisions every day across America; they’ll sell huge SUVs and trucks even though they … Read more