House Democrats have reacted sharply to the transportation reauthorization proposal released yesterday by the Republican-controlled House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. Among the issues they (and many other critics) have with the bill is that it cuts back infrastructure spending by one-third from current levels. To help drive that point home, House Democrats have published a … Read more
Michigan (in red) is a popular cut-through for Washington-bound I-5 traffic. The Portland Bureau of Transportation is moving forward with a plan to create a new neighborhood greenway on North Michigan Avenue between N Fremont and Bryant Streets. The aims of the project are to improve traffic conditions, make it more pleasant to walk and … Read more
Cover of the proposal.
(Photo © J. Maus) The annual Seattle-to-Portland bike ride is this weekend. That means about 10,000 people will roll into town (some on Saturday, but most on Sunday) via local streets en route to the finish line at Holladay Park in the Lloyd District. STP usually takes the Broadway Bridge over the Willamette (except for … Read more
Job Title Bike Commute Challenge Program Coordinator Company/Organization Bicycle Transportation Alliance (website) Job Description Reporting To: Programs Director Rate of Pay: $12.50/hour Status: Full-time, temporary: August 1- October 14 Location: Portland, OR Vision Statement Bicycling transforms communities by reinventing transportation and offering solutions that help solve the universal challenges to health, livability and the environment. … Read more
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA), Oregon’s largest bike advocacy group, is refining their identity and brand. One of the first pieces of that process is a new logo… Old logo on the left.
“Develop and maintain an expertise in human powered transportation regarding its use and future development.”— From the PPB job listing The Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division is looking to hire a “Bicycle Liaison Officer.” The job listing (posted in its entirety below) calls for an officer to be the “point of communication to the various … Read more
Riding on SW Broadway in downtown Portland.(Photo © J. Maus) [Via Environmental Health News] In what researchers call the first study ever to examine the relationship between traffic-related air pollution exposures and cardiac health among people who ride bikes, a study published last month found that cycling near heavy traffic “may have a significant impact” … Read more
Le Tour The Tour de France started over the weekend and has been rolling its way through northern France with thrilling sprint finishes and gutsy performances (including a win by an American on the 4th!). The Tour is the biggest bike race in the world and whether you like racing or not, it’s one of … Read more
Metro plan will identify major bikeways and the money to build them.(Photo © J. Maus) Metro has earned state grant to develop a “Regional Active Transportation Plan.” According to project manager Lake McTighe, the plan will guide the development of our regional walking and biking network and, “Identify priorities and a funding strategy to get … Read more
Our family flotilla riding the gorgeous farm roads on the outskirts of Hillsboro.(Photos © J. Maus)
A shot from last year’s action.(Photo © J. Maus) The bicycle drag races known as “street sprints” are coming back to the Pearl District this Saturday. Last year, the inaugural event drew 80 competitors, all vying to see who was fastest over the three block course. The ‘Speed Never Sleeps’ event is bike racing in … Read more