Jan Morgan A story from Mississippi deserves everyone’s attention. One month ago, a motor vehicle operator struck 57 year old Jan Morgan from behind as she pedaled her bike on a road south of Tupelo, Mississippi. According to the police dispatch log, Morgan was thrown up onto the windshield and then catapulted onto the ground … Read more
Unicorns, Morrisey, gardens, Canadians, random acts of kindness — there’s lots to love in the Pedalpalooza line-up today. Check it all out below… 11:30am PDX by Bike Meet at Flying Pie Pizzeria, 7804 SE Stark St We’re getting ready to fly out! Bike with us to PDX (airport, that is). We will depart from Flying … Read more
Portland’s new carfree street. Portland City Council voted 5-0 this morning to grant a temporary permit that will turn one block of SW (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues) into a carfree street. The ordinance passed with an “emergency” clause which means it goes into effect immediately. Businesses pushed for the plan and it got full … Read more
One of the two new options revealed by Mayor Adams today includes 10-foot bike lanes on W Burnside.
The Alliance for Biking and Walking will publish a print guide and website to “increase success with Open Streets initiatives.” This is great news for anyone that has experienced the impact of Sunday Parkways or similar events throughout the country. Read the press release below… New Alliance Partnership to Advance Open Streets Movement Washington, DC … Read more
New signs will be operational next week.(Photo © J. Maus) The Portland Bureau of Transportation has installed new signs to warn people when the lower deck of the Steel Bridge is closed. The signs, placed on North Interstate Avenue and near the bike-only signal above the Esplanade, are due to become operational next week. The … Read more
People squeeze into the bike lane during evening rush-hour on Williams.More photos below.(Photos © J. Maus)
Parking garages will cost $178 million. Love it or hate it, the Columbia River Crossing project is marching forward. Fast (in mega-project terms). Below is a run-down of recent developments and news tidbits… Metro’s Leap of Faith On June 9th, Metro voted 5-1 in favor of a CRC resolution (Councilor Carl Hosticka was the lone … Read more
