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Just ‘Mo’ and go. (Note the mo tag on the seatpost.)(Photo: Mo) A reader tipped me off to a new urban mobility concept recently launched in Munich that is really blowing my mind… Or should I say “mo”-ing my mind? Introducing “mo” (short for mobility); a system that hopes to someday integrate bike-sharing, car-sharing, and … Read more
Detail of new sign that will be posted at entrance to Waud Bluff Trail. Next Tuesday, officials from the City of Portland Parks and Recreation bureau will join community leaders at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Waud Bluff Trail; a short, paved path that will connect North Portland and Swan Island near the University of … Read more
By now you’ve probably heard about peer-to-peer carsharing; but what about the same concept for bikes? The State of Oregon passed a law back in June (HB 3149) that makes it easier for private citizens to rent/share their cars with others. The law goes into effect in January and companies like Getaround Inc. are already … Read more
BBC journalist interviews Zoobomber and PPB spokesman downtown. The esteemed British Broadcast Corporation has turned its lens on Zoobombing. The beloved Portland institution is the focus of a recent BBC “Close-up” segment. The short piece offers classic footage that is hilarious (in a good way). It features a serious journalist interviewing Zoobomb’s “Handsome” Dave and … Read more
Metro President Tom Hughes.(Photo: Metro) Metro President Tom Hughes spoke at the monthly meeting of local conservative group the Oregon Executive Club last night. The purpose of his visit was to raise awareness of Metro’s Opt-In public involvement program (which has signed up many more Democrats than Republicans); but during the Q & A, the … Read more
PBOT Planning Manager Paul Smith explains the project to open house attendees.(Photos © J. Maus) On Tuesday night at the Hollywood Senior Center, the City of Portland hosted the first official public open house for the Sullivan’s Gulch corridor project. Nearby residents and others simply curious about what could be a major new carfree thoroughfare … Read more
Jim Parsons from Beaverton won the “Best Lit” winner at last year’s “Be Safe Be Seen” event.(Photos © J. Maus) TriMet is all set for their second annual Be Seen, Be Safe event tonight at Pioneer Courthouse Square. The event will feature a mix of reflective and hi-vis fashion shows, a contest to see who … Read more
Sorry. This position has been filled. Job Title Prep Cook Company SoupCycle Job Description We’re a small company that makes organic soups using local ingredients, and delivers them to customers by bicycle. We’ve been in business three years- we have a solid foundation and we’re growing rapidly. Every week we cook and package three different … Read more
Ghost bike for Dustin Finney on SE Division.(Photo: Kristi Finney) On August 12th, 28-year old Dustin Finney was riding his bike in the bike lane on SE Division Ave just past 85th when he was hit from behind by a teenager who was later arrested for reckless and drunk driving. The impact killed Finney instantly. … Read more
Looking for work? Here are the jobs listed on BikePortland this past week… Prep Cook — SoupCycle Entry-Level Store Supervisor — Rack Attack
It’s open! A major renovation of SW Moody includes a two-way cycle track. (Photos © J. Maus) Yesterday, the SW Moody Project opened for business and I took my first ride on its cycle track.
Severe cuts will force us to make bold decisions on how we prioritize funding.(Photos © J. Maus) The Portland Bureau of Transportation made an historic announcement on Monday. In order to balance their budget, the agency needs to make $16 million in ongoing cuts. Not one-time cuts to patch a lean year, but ongoing and … Read more