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PBOT says they’ll add bike lane markings as needed.(Photo © J. Maus) When I first put forth the issue of cars parking in and completely blocking vehicle lanes reserved for bicycles (a.k.a. bike lanes), I didn’t expect to write two follow-ups about it. But I’ve gotten another interesting response from PBOT that is worth sharing. … Read more
2009 Oregon Manifest Design Challenge winner Tony Pereira and event organizer Shannon Holt at the launch party tonight.(Photo © J. Maus) The 2011 Oregon Manifest Design Challenge is shaping up to be a potential game-changer in the bicycle world. Oregon Manifest is a non-profit organization that “exists to celebrate and amplify bike craft, design and … Read more
Photographer James Mason as a young boy in Beaverton in 1953.– See his photos below – (All images © James Mason) A few months ago, a man named James Mason popped up on the always interesting OBRA email list. He shared a link to photographs of bicycle racing in Portland he took back in the … Read more
Riding on SE 53rd Ave.(Photo © J. Maus) Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the 50s Bikeway open house event last week (we were sorta busy). If you were at the event, can you share your impressions with us? If you missed it, yet are still interested in learning more about this major bikeway project, … Read more
Our friends at the Oregon Manifest have a big party planned tonight (2/3). They’ll unveil design criteria, judges, and more information about their 2011 Utility Bike Design and Build Challenge. Details are below… Oregon Manifest Lights the Torch for the National 2011 Utility Bike Design and Build Challenge – Design criteria and title sponsor will … Read more
“Before we draft any legislation these meetings will provide the Committee with valuable insight and information.” — Rep. John Mica, Chair, House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee — a key body that sets the transportation agenda on Capitol Hill — has announced a series of “field hearings” on changes … Read more
Max Kirchoff and his delivery vehicle.(Photo © J. Maus) Over the past two holiday seasons, Portlander Max Kirchoff has established a successful business delivering trees by bike throughout the city. His Trees by Bike concept launched in 2009 and last year it grew by leaps and bounds. Now Kirchoff is extending the idea to Valentine’s … Read more
Our friend Jessica Roberts tipped us off about a cool course being offered at the excellent Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)… Build a Cargo Trailer in the OMSI Shop Build a bicycle cargo trailer in the OMSI Shop using simple tools and reclaimed or inexpensive materials. The workshop spans three Saturday morning sessions … Read more
“Since July 1, 2010, our officers have issued 226 citations to motor vehicles parked illegally in bike lanes.” — Cheryl Kuck, PBOT spokesperson Last week I shared the problem of cars parking in vehicle lanes which are legally set aside for bicycles (a.k.a. bike lanes). That story generated a lot of helpful discussion. I’ve also … Read more
This morning I posted a story stating that Senator Ginny Burdick was introducing a bill (SB 604) that would allow bicycle operators to roll through stop signs and flashing red lights – a.k.a. the Idaho stop law. Now I have confirmed that Burdick never intended to push for the bill as it was introduced yesterday. … Read more
More bike signals ahead? Maybe.(Photo © J. Maus) As we reported yesterday, PBOT’s Signals and Street Lighting Division Manager, Peter Koonce, was in Salem yesterday to testify in support of a bill (SB 130) that would give official state backing to bicycle traffic signals. (ODOT is behind the bill, PBOT is supporting it.) Below is … Read more
Still from helmet cam footage taken in SW Portland by Seth Alford. According to a BBC article published yesterday people wearing helmet cams while bicycling is becoming more common in the UK. For many, the article says, the helmet cams are a way to capture bad drivers in the act. As helmet cam quality goes … Read more