Impressions, photos of carfree SW Ankeny
With the entire roadway roped off, foot traffic (and the occasional person on a bike) crowds onto the SW Ankeny sidewalk.(Photos © J. Maus)
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BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Project update: N. Rosa Parks Bikeway set for completion this month
Bikeway coming soon (we hope).(Photo © J. Maus) A bikeway project BikePortland has followed since April 2008 could be completed by the end of this month. The Portland Bureau of Transportaiton (PBOT) says they now expect the N Rosa Parks Way bikeway to be completed by the end of August. The project was on a … Read more
10th annual Twilight Criterium zooms into town Friday
Friday night is the 10th anniversary of the Twilight Criterium, Portland’s only major downtown bike race, and organizers are pulling out all the stops. Over the years, the event has morphed from just a bike race into a huge party and mini-festival. Ayleen Crotty with Good Sport Promotions says they’ve made several additions to the … Read more
IBM and Portland team up on data to build a ‘smarter’ city
Can data make us a smarter city.(Photo © J. Maus) The City of Portland announced a collaboration with IBM today to “better understand the dynamic behavior of cities.” The initiative is part of IBM’s Smarter Cities project that looks to use computer modeling and data analysis to inform city planning and policies. Or, as IBM … Read more
Bike theft down in Portland; but brazen thieves still at work
Seen in the Lloyd District: “A thief is able to cut your cable.”It’s not just a catchy tag line, it’s real (see below).(Photo © J. Maus) I’ve got some good news and bad news about bike theft in Portland. First, the good news… So far in 2011, BikePortland has received about 17% fewer stolen bike … Read more
The people and freak bikes of Cyclecide (Photos)
Cyclecide was in North Portland last night.(Photos © J. Maus)
Helmets required? Who’s it for? More info on Portland’s bike sharing plans
Learn PBOT’s take on rental station density, the helmet question, whether or not infrastructure improvements will come with bike sharing, and more.(Photos © J. Maus) As I reported last week, a plan to bring bike sharing to Portland is alive and well. But, what exactly does the plan entail? How will Portland’s system compare with … Read more
Guest Infographic: How bike touring could save rural economies
Illustration by Russ Roca/PathLessPedaled.com
Catch the Sprockettes, Cyclecide in North Portland tonight
See the Sprockettes and a special guest tonight.(Photo © J. Maus) Just got details on a great free event tonight in North Portland. From 6-8:00 pm on the corner of N. Albina and Sumner (5128 N. Albina, near Cherry Sprout market), the Sprockettes and Cyclecide will perform. Cyclecide is a San Francisco based band and … Read more
Final weeks to comment on ODOT’s Traffic Safety Action Plan
Cover of Oregon’s Traffic Safety Action Plan. Did you know that traffic crashes are the leading cause of death in Oregon for people under 35 years of age? Or that every year, traffic crashes in Oregon result in an estimated $2.58 billion in total economic loss — that’s about $657 dollars per Oregon resident*. The … Read more
Correction: Bikes still free on Canby Ferry
The Canby Ferry will remain free for biking passengers.(Photo © J. Maus) Please note an important correction on a story I reported last week… Not all of the three Willamette River ferries will begin charging bike-riding passengers $1 to ride. The Canby Ferry — operated by Clackamas County — will remain free.
Event: Active Transportation Day at Holgate Library (8/20/11)
Event Name: Active Transportation Day at Holgate Library Saturday, August 20th at 2:00pm Event Description: Do you want to take advantage of healthy & affordable alternatives to driving? Learn how to make your commute safer and more enjoyable when walking, biking, skateboarding, or riding a train or bus. Join us for one or all of … Read more