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“I was totally shocked and amazed that they were willing to do this, and had the heart to help a complete stranger out.”— Camille Hook When 30 year old Concordia neighborhood resident Camille Hook got her high-end, custom wheels stolen off her bike earlier this month, she didn’t think she’d ever get them back. She … Read more
Corner of 15th and Killingsworth. Residents of the Vernon Neighborhood in northeast Portland are organizing opposition to a proposed 7-Eleven at the corner of NE Killingsworth and 15th (map). Among their list of concerns about the potential store are how it would impact traffic safety — particularly among people walking and biking. In a newsletter … Read more
Todd Davidson.(Photo: PureTravelNW) President Obama announced a new initiative yesterday aimed at boosting U.S. tourism. With an eye on job creation and economic stimulus, the White House unveiled a host of strategies to make it easier to visit the U.S. and encourage cities and states across the country to roll out the welcome mat. The … Read more
Breathless and tired from riding, this kid is why pump tracks rule.(Still from video – Watch it below) I just watched a video that, in just over one minute, makes the case for pump tracks better than anything I’ve ever read, seen, or heard. The video (watch it below) was shot by Northwest Trail Alliance … Read more
A few pieces of the future path already exist.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The City of Portland Parks & Recreation bureau has announced the beginning of the North Portland Greenway Trail Alignment Project — launching a 14 month process similar to the one they’re doing for the Sullivan’s Gulch Project. When complete, the process will (hopefully) … Read more
The Lumberyard is still a work in progress, but you can catch a glimpse of it at “Cross Up.”(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Winter weather got you down? Then perhaps “Cross Up,” an indoor cyclocross race being put together by Amanda Sundvor of Backyard Blam, will deliver you from the doldrums. Cross Up will be tournament … Read more
It didn’t stick around long, but it sure was pretty. (Photos taken in North Portland near Rosa Parks Way and Interstate Ave.)
A survey created by Metro and sent to their nearly 10,000 member Opt In Panel last month has drawn the ire of non-profits, local business owners, and citizen advocates — 26 of whom have signed onto a letter outlining their concerns that was sent to Metro President Tom Hughes and members of the Metro Council … Read more
What do fixed gear bikes say about a city?(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Priceonomics Blog has delved deep into their bicycle price guide to rank cities according to (among other things) a “Fixie Index.” The blog searches and then compiles pricing information from “millions of listings” on the web including eBay and Craigslist. Since “Fixies … Read more
The three leading mayoral candidates will answer questions about active transportation.(L to R: Charlie Hales, Jefferson Smith, Eileen Brady)(Photos: J. Maus (Hales and Smith), Eileen Brady Campaign)
