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“Reshape the fareless zone to put a greater emphasis on carbon-free circulation; and the best free circulation in the Central City probably ought to be on bikes.”— Rick Gustafson, former TriMet planner and Director of Operations for Portland Streetcar Inc. A few weeks back, we shared how momentum is building for the City of Portland … Read more
Tomorrow night (4/27), the Washington County Transportation Forum will host a panel discussion to, “Explore Relationship between Active Transportation and Economic Development in Washington County.” See full details below: GETTING TO WORK IN WASHINGTON COUNTY WHAT Willamette Pedestrian Coalition, Bicycle Transportation Alliance, Westside Transportation Alliance, and the Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition will host a … Read more
Custom bike maker Bob Parlee will be the featured guest at a special event on Friday at Portland Bicycle Studio (1420 NW 17th Suite 388). Parlee is well-known for his knowledge and innovations in making bikes out of carbon fiber. See the details below… Parlee Cycles IN-STUDIO at Portland Bicycle Studio 5pm April 29th 2011 … Read more
As long as connections exist, riding in suburbia can happen.(Photo © J. Maus) It’s a somewhat generally accepted concept in urban planning circles that there’s no hope for suburbia. Cinder block walls, cul-de-sacs, and wide arterials all make for a car-centric lifestyle. But new reseach shows that among suburban multifamily housing — the fastest growing … Read more
Ben Schonman, ready for business.(Photo © J. Maus) 62-year old Southeast Portland resident Benn Schonman has owned Schonman Sign since 1978. A self-described “serious cyclist” for over 20 years, it’s not shocking (especially in Portland) that he eventually started doing some of his service calls by bike. Schonman is part of a growing legion of … Read more
It was a sell-out crowd. (Photos © J. Maus) The 2011 Alice Awards & Auction, presented by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, once again raised the bar for bike advocacy events in Portland. At a stunning new venue in the Pearl District, about 480 of our region’s bike luminaries showed up — and dressed up — … Read more
Concept drawing of The Lumberyard. See more images below.
Scroll down for more images from one of my favorite Portland traditions, the Bunny on a Bike ride.(All photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
From AASHTO: WITHDRAWAL OF AASHTO REGULATORY RECOMMENDATION REGARDING USDOT BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN GUIDANCE In response to the concerns expressed by several members of AASHTO’s Board of Directors, President Martinovich has directed AASHTO for the time being to withdraw its request that FHWA rescind its guidance on the meaning of “due consideration” of bicycle and pedestrian … Read more
“The heart of the issue is that what the biking interests apparently saw in the comments… was a group of DOTs that have no interest in supporting biking concerns. That’s just not the case. That was not the intent. AASHTO has not backed away from its support of the law and the bicycling community.”— Lloyd … Read more
A bikeway sign to nowhere on Lovejoy.(Photo © J. Maus) This coming Wednesday (4/27), we’ll host a Get Together at Bridgeport Brewing (NW 13th and Marshall) in the Pearl District. If you live, ride, or work in or around the Pearl District and Northwest Portland, we’d love to meet you and talk bikes. All topics … Read more
Screenshot from a new animation by Fat Pencil Studio (subconsultant to Alta Planning + Design) that gives everyone a chance to understand the project options and traffic issues on North Williams Avenue.— Watch it below —