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Chris Smith [This article is written by Chris Smith. Smith is a former City Council candidate and current City of Portland Planning Commissioner with a long list of transportation activism palmarès.] “Many of the economic interests at the table are simply unwilling to agree (or sincerely unable to believe) that we can grow the Central … Read more
The public school bond would boost bike project budget.(Photo © J. Maus) The Portland Public School district is in the final weeks of pushing for a bond measure and levy that seeks to raise $548 million through increased property taxes. The money would be used to rebuild, renovate, and improve nearly 100 schools throughout Portland. … Read more
Sunset’s new location.(Photo: Sunset Cycles) Citing steady sales growth, Sunset Cycles owner Roger Colwell announced today that he plans to open a second shop in June. Colwell has owned Sunset Cycles, which is in the Bethany area of unincorporated Washington County just west of Portland city limits, since 2003. The shop boasts a perfect location, … Read more
Rep. Earl Blumenauer.(Photo © J. Maus) Portland-area U.S. House Representative Earl Blumenauer will unveil his “Commuter Relief Act” at a luncheon on May 18th. The legislation would make it easier to bike and take transit to work by improving existing federal policy that prioritizes driving alone over other modes. Calling it a “matter of equity,” … Read more
Ask anyone that’s ridden their bike around a city for any length of time, and they’ll tell you: One of the fringe benefits of biking is all the interesting things you come across while pedaling around. Case in point are the three things below… The first is something sent in by reader Fred K.. Fred … Read more
Last month we shared the news about a new type of bicycling experience coming soon to Portland — an indoor bike park known as “The Lumberyard.” If you’re still a bit confused as to what an indoor bike park actually is, check out the new animated video below for a look inside…
Tourism draw.(Photo: Evan Ross/Portland Bicycle Tours) Travel Portland has announced that the Banks-Vernonia Trail is a recipient of a 2011 Tourism and Hospitality Industry Award. Travel Portland recognized the trail with a “President’s Award,” for, “creating a new opportunity for our visitors to experience the natural beauty that is so accessible from Portland.” The trail … Read more
Say it ain’t so, John.(Photo © J. Maus) National advocacy groups are having a busy spring thanks to numerous threats to important pots of federal bike infrastructure funding. From the Recreational Trails Program to Safe Routes to School, many crucial funding pots that have provided millions to bicycling and walking projects over the decades are … Read more
Open!(Photo: bobcycle) The North Vancouver Avenue Bridge has finally been re-opened. The bridge, which provides a crucial north-south link for bicycle traffic over the Columbia Slough, was closed for nearly a year for much-needed repairs to its foundation. The closure caused headaches for people who bike between Vancouver and North Portland because the detours around … Read more
Portland Parks & Recreation has given local off-road biking advocates official word that the Ventura Park Pump Track project will move forward. The project will be Portland’s first official pump track and it will be managed in a partnership between Portland Parks Bureau and local non-profit group, the Northwest Trail Alliance.
Time to get it off the shelf.(Illustration: Mark Markovich) I just returned from an open house for the Lloyd District Bikeway projects. Unfortunately, my hunches about the direction each of them is headed have been confirmed. At this point, I think it’s time to take the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 off the shelf and … Read more
NE Holladay, initially proposed to be completely carfree, could maintain full auto access.(Photo © J. Maus With the fire on North Williams Avenue somewhat under control for now, many people in the community who care about bicycling are now raising red flags about the situation in the Lloyd District; where what started out as three … Read more