Weekend Open Thread
Riding into the sunset on the Broadway Bridge.(Photo © J. Maus)
Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Couch/Grand right-hook hit-and-run victim seeks justice – Updated
Intersection of Couch and Grand.(Photo © J. Maus) The notorious intersection of NE Couch and Grand has claimed another victim. 26-year old Laura Stanger was riding to work at 7:45 am Wednesday morning. She had a green light and was headed across Grand in the green-colored bike lane when a car directly adjacent to her … Read more
No more free rides for bikes on all but one Willamette River ferry – Updated
(Photo: Benn Schonman) By September 1st, it will cost $1 to take your bike across the river on two of the three Willamette River ferries. People on bikes had previously been lumped in with walkers and were free to ride. The three ferries that currently operate on the Willamette River are all located in areas … Read more
Jobs of the Week
Some very choice bike/transportation related job opportunities came in this week. Check out the latest listings below and make sure you tell them you saw it on BikePortland. Account Executive — Brompton Communications Manager – Transportation — City of Portland (PBOT) Systems Admin/Tech Support — Alta Planning and Design
Job: Systems Admin/Tech Support (Alta Planning and Design)
Job Title Systems Admin/Tech Support Company/Organization Alta Planning + Design Job Description Alta Planning + Design a is consulting firm with a mission to provide green infrastructure and program solutions that help people have active daily lives. We specialize in bicycle, pedestrian, trail, park, open space and greenway planning, design, and implementation. For more information, … Read more
Railroad track project will smooth out Naito: “Gap” fix due next spring
Existing tracks that cross Naito.(Photo: Google Streetview) Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) started on a project this morning to repair their tracks on NW Naito Parkway just north of the Steel Bridge. The existing tracks have large gaps between them that make for a bumpy and jarring experience for people riding bicycles. Yesterday’s announcement didn’t share … Read more
Job: Communications Manager – Transportation (City of Portland)
Job Title: Communications Manager – Transportation Company/Organization: City of Portland Job Description: The Portland Office of Transportation is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Transportation Communications Manager. The Portland Bureau of Transportation is a community partner in shaping a livable city by planning, building, managing, and maintaining an effective and safe transportation system that … Read more
Fatality on Highway 101 when logging truck, bike collide – Updated
Photo from the scene.(Photo: Oregon State Police) Just before noon today, 81 year old Dale Beacock of Vancouver, Washington died while bicycling on Highway 101 north of Garibaldi. Beacock collided with a logging truck. According to the Oregon State Police, the crash happened around 11:50 am. A truck pulling a loaded log trailer struck Beacock … Read more
Team Relay event caps successful Short Track race series (Photos)
Teams assemble for the Relay competition at the final night of Short Track racing on Monday.(Photos © J. Maus)
‘Pedalounge’ party bike stalled due to insurance, permit issues
The Pedalounge on a trial run down N. Mississippi Avenue.(Photo: Pedalounge) Back in April I shared the news that a 16-person party-bike dubbed the “Pedalounge” was all set to hit the streets of Portland. Well, it turns out that the business is on hold due a City permitting issue related to liability insurance. Portland Pedalounge … Read more
Man dies in bike/truck crash on West Union near North Plains – Updated
(Photo: Wash. Co. Sheriff) A crash between a someone operating a pick-up truck and three people riding bikes on a rural road in Washington County resulted in life-threatening injuries. The crash happened at about 9:00 pm on Wednesday night. According to news reports, the collision took place on NW West Union Road about 1/2 mile … Read more
Bike detour on Naito near Steel Bridge starts tomorrow
On Naito looking north just before railroad tracks. A five-day closure of NW Naito Parkway begins tomorrow morning at 7:00 am. The closure is due to a City of Portland Bureau of Transportation project to repair the Union Pacific Railroad tracks that cross the road as it passes under the Steel Bridge. The closure will … Read more