PBOT will announced a targeted effort by Portland Police to crack down on people who use a cell phone while driving (or biking).(Photo © J. Maus) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will kick off a new ‘summer safety campaign’ later today. Mayor Sam Adams — who has consistently said safety is his number one … Read more
Still from “Le Velo”.-Watch it below- Singer, songwriter and filmmaker Robin Moore is at it again with a video that just might spur a new bike party dance craze. He calls it a “Eurotrash/Bollywood extravaganza.” The man (a.k.a. MC Spandex) who brought us the hilarious musical ode to roadie and fixie stereotypes “Performance” and then … Read more
“[District Attorney] Allgood said his phone hasn’t stopped ringing since the media reported his determination last week.”— from NEMS360.com story; ‘DA reopens biking case after outcry’ An update on that tragic case from Mississippi we shared last week: Here’s the latest from NEMS360.com (emphasis mine): District Attorney Forrest Allgood will reopen his investigation of the … Read more
Record crowds.(Photo © J. Maus) Last night I went out on a limb and said the North Portland Sunday Parkways was the largest ever. Well, turns out that it wasn’t much of a limb. According to PBOT’s official count, an estimated 31,600 people were at the event yesterday. Linda Ginenthal, a Program Manager for the … Read more
Congressman David Wu.(Photo © J. Maus) A new bill introduced today by U.S. Congressman David Wu aims to bolster research that makes the case for more earth-friendly transportation policies. The “Promoting Green Transportation Infrastructure through Research and Development Act” (H.R. 2317), which would expand the scope of existing federally-funded transportation research centers and create new … Read more
Ladd Circle stop sign.(Photo © J. Maus) The infamous traffic circle in Ladd’s Addition seems once again poised for headlines. The circle — which has frequently ignored stop signs at each entry point — is on one of Portland’s busiest bike routes and it has been the sight of numerous police enforcement actions (a.k.a. “stings”) … Read more
Cars on the Sunday Parkways route yesterday irked some. Was it another sign of catering tocar use convenience?(Photo © J. Maus) An article published in the New York Times Science/Environment section Sunday points out something that many U.S. bike insiders and advocates have known for a long time: The reason European cities (and in the … Read more
Huge and delighted crowds swarmed the streets and parks of North Portland today. More photos below.(Photos © J. Maus)
The Multnomah County BikeFair is 12-6 today at SE 12th and Alder.(Photo © J. Maus) A stellar lineup of rides today… and the Multnomah County Bike Fair! Check out the full list below… 8:00am Brian Willson Book Tour Kickoff Meet at PSU Park Blocks behind Lincoln Hall, SW Park and SW Mill/Marke S. Brian Willson … Read more
Get the latest on PBOT’s plans for diversion at the open house. The public outreach process for the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s NE/SE 50s Bikeway project is nearing completion. Today, PBOT announced the final open house for the project for Wednesday, June 29 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish (5329 … Read more
Prototype of the Conscious Commuter folding e-bike. -Watch video below.-