Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

BikePortland founder. Father of three. North Portlander. Basketball lover. If you have questions or feedback about this site or my work, contact me via email at maus.jonathan@gmail.com, or phone/text at 503-706-8804. Also, if you read and appreciate this site, please become a paying subscriber.

BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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Job: Bike Commute Challenge Program Coordinator (BTA)

Job Listings

July 7, 2011

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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

BTA rolls out new logo

Front Page, News

September 16, 2019

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

73 Comments

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.

Portland Police Bureau search for new ‘Bicycle Liaison Officer’

Front Page, News

July 7, 2011

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

9 Comments

“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

Study shows cycling in heavy traffic may pose heart risk

Front Page, News

May 25, 2016

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

41 Comments

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

Where to watch the Tour de France in Portland (and other tidbits)

Front Page

July 19, 2011

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

22 Comments

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 wins ODOT grant to create ‘Active Transportation Plan’

Front Page, News

July 6, 2011

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

3 Comments

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

Family bike camping: Portland to Stub Stewart State Park

Front Page

June 18, 2019

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

64 Comments

Our family flotilla riding the gorgeous farm roads on the outskirts of Hillsboro.(Photos © J. Maus)

Street sprints return to Pearl District Saturday

Front Page

July 28, 2022

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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

Long weekend open thread

Front Page

July 1, 2011

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

21 Comments

Summer reading: Economic benefits of bicycling

Front Page

July 14, 2015

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

2 Comments

An economic engine.(Photo © J. Maus) When you’re trying to save the world, who has time for romance novels and gossip magazines? If you’ve got some spare time over the long weekend or on your summer vacation, consider brushing up on the economic impacts of bicycling. At Metro’s Quarterly Trails Forum earlier this week, Alta … Read more

Solution for Ladd Circle stop sign issue? Cookies

Front Page

March 1, 2016

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

83 Comments

After reading and thinking about the latest debates over the stop signs at Ladd Circle, 24-year old Sellwood resident Joe Hand decided to take the issue into his own hands — or should I say, into his own oven. Hand, a Colorado native who came to Portland to attend Reed College and then stayed here … Read more

JetBlue latest to offer ‘Bikes Fly Free’ promotion

Business, Front Page, News

July 1, 2011

By Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

10 Comments

“The cycling community is anything but stationary, and in honor of their much-loved sport we are proud to waive all bike fees for traveling fans this July.”— Sam Kline, JetBlue JetBlue announced today that bike fees — usually $50 — will be waived on all flights during the month of July. A company statement says … Read more

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Job: Bike Commute Challenge Program Coordinator (BTA)

BTA rolls out new logo

Portland Police Bureau search for new ‘Bicycle Liaison Officer’

Study shows cycling in heavy traffic may pose heart risk

Where to watch the Tour de France in Portland (and other tidbits)

Metro wins ODOT grant to create ‘Active Transportation Plan’

Family bike camping: Portland to Stub Stewart State Park

Street sprints return to Pearl District Saturday

Long weekend open thread

Summer reading: Economic benefits of bicycling

Solution for Ladd Circle stop sign issue? Cookies

JetBlue latest to offer ‘Bikes Fly Free’ promotion

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