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The most important and respected book on parking policy and urban development is being re-published in paperback with a new preface and afterword by author Donald Shoup. See details below… The High Cost of Free Parking The book that started the parking revolution is now available in paperback with a new preface and afterword from … Read more
Bikes sit in the shop of a local bike maker.(Photo © J. Maus) A panel discussion set for tomorrow night in Northwest Portland will deal with the topic of turning Portland into a manufacturing hub for bicycles and other “21st century active transportation products.” The panel will be moderated by Portland architect Rick Potestio and … Read more
Explore Johnson Creek alongside the Springwater Corridor tonight at 6pm.(Photo © J. Maus) Are you a fan of the Yehuda Moon comic strip? How about unicycle basketball? Roller skating? Perhaps you just like exploring the urban gem of Johnson Creek that runs along the Springwater Corridor? Whatever you fancy, Pedalpalooza rolls on today with a … Read more
Commissioner Fritz.(Photo © J. Maus) Portland City Commissioner Amanda Fritz has further explained her concerns with the existing carfree SW Ankeny proposal. Last week we shared how Fritz threw a wrench in PBOT’s plans to convert one block of Ankeny between 2nd and 3rd Avenues downtown into a sidewalk cafe — making it a carfree … Read more
Last month we shared the good news that, in honor of Pedalpalooza, Southwest Airlines decided to waive all bike baggage fees for flights going out of Portland. Now, according to reader (and Southwest employee) Tom LaBonty, Alaska Airlines is doing the same. Tom sent in the flyer below about the deal..
(All photos © J. Maus) This weekend was the big Pride Festival in Portland. On Sunday, my family and I rode down to Waterfront Park to watch the annual parade. It was massive! I was seriously impressed with all the community groups that entered and the energy and enthusiasm of all the people who walked … Read more
Naked Ride participants assemble at SE Water and Salmon.(Photo © J. Maus) People from all over the world and still buzzing about Portland’s World Naked Bike Ride that happened Saturday night. By nearly all accounts it was a another solid success. Before this one becomes history, there are a few things I wanted to share.
It will re-open today at noon.(Photo © J. Maus) After 20 days, a vital artery in Portland bike network will be re-opened. The Portland Parks & Recreation Bureau just announced that the closure of the floating portion of the Eastbank Esplanade — which was closed on May 31st due to high water on the Willamette … Read more
Bike jobs.(Photo © J. Maus) A new study by the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) at the University of Massachusetts, Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure: A National Study of Employment Impacts, has found that infrastructure projects with major bicycling and walking components are more labor-intensive and create 46% more jobs overall than “road-only” projects. National non-profit … Read more
Happy Monday Pedalpalooza fans! Today you’ll find a swell selection of rides including fun on a bike for stay-at-home dads, tree lovers, and even a special ride for folks named any permutation of the name Aaron.
Check out the the full slate below and stay tuned to our Pedalpalooza page for for more photos and recaps from all the great rides happening around town…