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Hot Sock Ride is tonight at 5:30.(Photos © J. Maus) Pedalpalooza might be winding down, but there is still a ton of bike fun to be had. See what’s on the menu below… 4:30pm Food Cart Lovers Ride! Meet at Cartopia, SE 12th Ave and Hawthorne Join us for a progressive ride to some of … Read more
Job Title: Receiving Manager Company: Velotech, Inc. Job Description: Velotech, Inc. is looking for a Receiving Manager to oversee daily operations of the receiving department. We are a fast growing bicycle retailer with our main offices and warehouse near the airport in NE Portland. Candidate must: – Have receiving and/or warehouse management experience – Manage … Read more
The Oregonian reports that TriMet is all set to re-open the Eastbank Esplanade this Saturday. The transit agency closed a portion of the Esplanade just south of the Hawthorne Bridge near OMSI earlier this month in order to do preliminary construction on the forthcoming Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail bridge. As The Oregonian’s Joseph Rose reported today, … Read more
Portland’s cargo bike scene is exploding with businesses, builders and enthusiasts coming together for networking, collaborations and more. This photo (and more below) was taken at a meet-up of cargo bike fans back in April and there’s another “Cargo Bike Roll Call” happening tomorrow night in Southeast Portland (5-8pm Cascade Barrel House, 939 SE Belmont).(Photos … Read more
Sec. LaHood has suspended an FHWA program that sent Americans overseas to learn transportation best practices.(Photo © J. Maus) After ABC News questioned spending on a trip to Europe by American bureaucrats to study outdoor advertising practices, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has suspended all funding for the FHWA’s International Technology Scanning Program. … Read more
Bixi is considered one of the best bike-sharing systems on the market.(Photo © J. Maus) Alta Bicycle Share (a spin-off of Portland-based Alta Planning) that plans and manages bike-sharing systems, says they’d be interested in purchasing Montreal’s Public Bike System Company (PBSC) if it became available. PBSC is the international company behind the “Bixi” bike-sharing … Read more
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