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Congressman John Mica (R-FL) at a Safe Routes to School event in his district in October 2010. A bill drafted by Mica would end the program.(Photo: Safe Routes Partnership) The draft federal transportation bill that was unveiled yesterday by Chair of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee John Mica (R-FL) would eliminate the national Safe … Read more
Keep your eyes peeled.(Photos: PPB) Portland Police are offering a $1,000 reward to help them find a pickup truck that was involved in a fatal hit-and-run on Saturday night. The driver of the truck struck 26-year old Jason Grant from Vancouver as he attempted to walk across SE Foster Road near 70th (he wasn’t in … Read more
Participants in the World Naked Bike Ride eagerly await the start of the ride.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Yes I realize it’s February, but I thought some of you still might appreciate a look back at some of the memorable images of 2011. So, without further ado…
Dan Kaufman and his Disco Trike just minutes after being reunited.(Photos © J. Maus) Dan Kaufman and his “Disco Trike” are back together again.
Families biking from Portland to camp at Champoeg State Park rely on the Canby Ferry. (Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Cover of the bill (because transportation is all about big pipes and ugly freeway overpasses right?!). Once again, national advocacy groups are prepping the cannons for an all out assault on Congress as word spreads that the U.S. House of Representatives is will unveil a new surface transportation bill — dubbed the American Energy and … Read more
Scroll down for photos of the show. A handful of lucky Portlanders were treated to quite a show on Friday night at the closing reception of The 2012 Bicycle Experience: Prototypes, Visions & Dreams. In his first installation/show, Johnnie Olivan impressed everyone with his sculptures and other creations (there were also some excellent paintings by … Read more
Streetview near location of collision. 57-year old Dave Apperson, an employee at ODOT since 2006, was struck and killed by someone driving a car while he pedaled his recumbent on a rural road near Salem Friday morning. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s office the collision took place around 10:30 am on Hopewell Rode near … Read more
Mark your calendars for March 13th and plan to attend the 6th annual Transportation Safety Summit. Mayor Sam Adams posted details on the event today: SAVE THE DATE MARCH 13 for the SIXTH TRANSPORTATION SAFETY SUMMIT WHEN: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 5:30–9:00 PM WHERE: Jefferson High School, 5210 N Kerby Portland, OR 97217 The Sixth … Read more
(Graphic: PDX Bike Swarm) After Dan Kaufman’s Disco Trike was confiscated by Portland police during protests last Wednesday, activists are now increasing pressure on City Hall to release it. In a blog post this morning, PDX Bike Swarm claimed that, “the police had no reason to confiscate it and we want it back.” In addition … Read more
LeBron James (R) and his publicist.(Photo by Jack Balayla, Twitter) LeBron “King” James is arguably the biggest star in the NBA. So when the Miami Heat player was spotted by a fan riding his bike to the arena for a game last night, it was sort of a big deal. The photo was snapped by … Read more
For the latest installment of our People on Bikes series, Will Vanlue headed out to the Eastbank Esplanade to catch some evening commuters enjoying a bit of winter sunshine. The photos were taken near the Hawthorne Bridge between 4:00 and 5:00 o’clock this past Friday. For those of you not familiar with Portland, the Esplanade … Read more