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— This guest article was written by Denver Igarta. Denver is a transportation planner with the City of Portland who’s on a study trip in Europe funded by the German Marshall Fund. Welcome to the land of innovation.(Photos: Denver Igarta) Malmö, Sweden is the place bikeway inventions are born. The city its first bicycle plan … Read more
Bicycle Retailer & Industry News reported today that Portland-based Cyclone Bicycle Supply is now the exclusive U.S. distributor of Early Rider balance bikes: Early Rider, based in Henley, England, produces a line of wood-framed balance bikes that feature pneumatic tires on aluminum rims, sealed hub bearings and a fully adjustable seat. “Our ambition is to … Read more
The popularity of cyclocross continues to grow.(Photos © J. Maus) The numbers are in and they show another year of very healthy growth for the Cross Crusade cyclocross race series. According to a tally by Oregon Bicycle Racing Association officials, 9,542 people participated in the series this year — that’s over 800 more than last … Read more
A wet Esplanade.(Photo © J. Maus) This morning was by far the wettest and windiest ride I’ve had into work all year. And you? Despite my best attempt to stay dry, I arrived at my office pretty much soaked through the lower half of my body. I knew it might happen (my J & G … Read more
Get your tree delivered by bike this year.(Photo: TreesByBike.com) Trees By Bike is now taking orders and their “Riders of Yule” plan to start delivering this Friday. The local business has found a solid customer base after it was started three years ago by Portlander Max Kirchoff. “Yule Dispatcher” Kirchoff says demand was so high … Read more
Work has begun on the Lumberyard at 2700 NE 82nd Ave.(Photos © J. Maus)
See below for statement from city regarding two open houses to hear public feedback on “the development and analysis of the fare policy and the related benefits and impacts of future service.” For background on what Portland Streetcar might have up their sleeve, see our story from April, How bike-sharing could spur revamp of transit … Read more
Snow could be on the way too.(Photo © J. Maus) If you thought wet and slimy leaves were sketchy; wait until you encounter black ice. When you hit it, there’s sometimes little you can do to stay upright. The Portland Bureau of Transportation says winter weather is on the way and freezing temps could hit … Read more
Ricky Andrews Ricky Janell Andrews was shot while riding his bike on N. Williams Avenue near Beech Street on November 18th, 2007; exactly four years ago today. According to news reports at the time, he died at the hospital later that night. Mr. Andrews was 48 years old. There were six other fatalities involving people … Read more
City will focus on sweeping bike lanes this weekend.(Photo © J. Maus) As the comments pouring in on our story yesterday has made crystal clear, bike lanes throughout the city are inundated with wet and slippery leaves right now. The issue isn’t simply a sign of disrespect by PBOT — the unpredictable weather has posed … Read more
New sign went up yesterday.(Photos © J. Maus) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) turned on an illuminated bicycle sign on NE Couch at Grand Avenue. As we reported last month, the intention of the sign is to reduce the risk of right-hooks at an intersection where several injury collisions have taken place. A bike … Read more
The face of a front-line officer at yesterday’s protest.(Photo © J. Maus) Our story about cops on bikes at the Occupy Portland protests yesterday has sparked a dialogue (that’s happening citywide, not just on BikePortland) about the size and style of force the City of Portland is bringing to these events. In a comment on … Read more