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A scene from Portland’s first Sunday Parkways in June 2008.(Photo © J. Maus) The other day, a friend of mine who works at PBOT emailed me a link to a video I made way back in June 2008. It was from Portland’s first-ever Sunday Parkways. That first event will always hold a special place in … Read more
Cover of report.– Download PDFs below – It’s been over a year since the City of Portland unanimously adopted its Bike Plan for 2030. The plan was impressive for its depth and scope; calling for a city where, by 2030, bicycling is more attractive the driving for short trips and where 25% of all trips … Read more
Rollin’ down Melrose Ave.(Photo © J. Maus) Last week I received (and accepted) an invite from Bikes Belong (a national bike advocacy non-profit) to watch first-hand as they take the next step in their People for Bikes campaign. Tomorrow morning I’ll head down to Los Angeles to be present at the filming of a new … Read more
Riders set out on the 2009 De Ronde.(Photo © J. Maus) The infamous and grueling “De Ronde Van West Portlandia” is set for this Sunday (4/17). The ride, inspired by the Tour of Flanders in Belgium, was first held in 2007. 100 people showed up that first year and by 2009, the turnout had ballooned … Read more
ODOT Region 1 Director Jason Tell at the High Crash Corridor program launch on SE Foster Rd. in November 2010.(Photo © J. Maus) The Portland Bureau of Transportation has announced three public open houses for their High Crash Corridor program. The first one, which will focus on SW Barbur Blvd, is set for this Wednesday, … Read more
Our friends at BicyclingHub.com have moved their retail store and they’re inviting everyone to a big party this Friday to help celebrate. See details below: BicyclingHub.com’s Grand Opening Celebration of its new Portland retail space in Inner SE Portland on Friday, April 15th is planned with a decidedly bike-themed flavor in mind. With free beer … Read more
Just another day on Broadway near I-5.(Photo © J. Maus) Tonight at ODOT headquarters in Northwest Portland, City and state transportation officials will host a public meeting to discuss how to best improve the transportation system around the I-5/Broadway/Weidler interchange near the Rose Quarter. The event is part of the N/NE Quadrant Project, a “unique … Read more
Could happen sooner than you think.(Photo © J. Maus) It’s been over four years since the City of Portland first announced their interest in bike-sharing. They’ve held off for a number of reasons; but new developments show that the plan could come to fruition sooner than you might think. A panel discussion on the topic … Read more
The Bureau of Environmental Services has just announced that the Eastbank Esplanade will be closed to all users for five days starting on Monday, April 18th. More details in the press release below: News Release April 11, 2011 For immediate release For more information contact Linc Mann, 503-823-5328 Five-day closure of the Eastbank Esplanade near … Read more
The Pedal Nation/PDX Bicycle Show did not disappoint. If you missed the action today, it’s open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm tomorrow (Sunday). Check out the slideshow below for our photos from the day. You can also see updates from the show via Twitter here. Check back Monday for a recap of the show … Read more
A scene from last year’s show.(Photo © J. Maus) The big PDX Bicycle Show is this weekend! I thought it’d be cool to have a post up just so folks can chime in and share info and insights about the show. The schedule is packed full of awesome biking goodness and the top-notch exhibitors are … Read more
Jacob Croall booking photo Police arrested a 26-year old man this morning on charges related to the fatal hit-and-run crash on Highway 211 west of Molalla that occurred on March 22nd. Jacob Croall turned himself in and was arrested at the office of his attorney in east Portland at 10:00 am this morning and he … Read more