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Photo taken last night on N. Williams south of Hancock.(Photo: Andrew N.) What would help prevent people from parking cars in bike lanes? The problem as I see it, isn’t that people are simply jerks and don’t care about blocking a lane of travel that is reserved for the use of non-motorized vehicles — it’s … Read more
Head of traffic signals for PBOT, Peter Koonce, is among the attendees. Looking to share knowledge on the latest and greatest innovations in transportation research, Portland has a very strong presence in Washington D.C. this week at the 90th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board. Portland is home to many of the nation’s top … Read more
Scene from Portlandia shot on Eastbank Esplanade.(Photo: IFC) The new, six-part IFC mini-series Portlandia is proving to be a draw for a local bike tour operator. Evan Ross, owner of Portland Bicycle Tours, says the new show has spurred a group of tourists to request a special, Portlandia-themed route that takes them to locations they … Read more
Nutcase Helmets founder Michael Morrow (in blue at left) announcing the winners.(Photos © J. Maus) Saturday was the big Winter Cycle party where we chose the winners of the Nutcase Helmet Design Contest. It was a big turnout and we had a lot of fun. But before getting into the photos and recap, some thanks … Read more
The Oregonian has the story: The case: Police arrested 43-year-old Chong Woo in August after witnesses identified him as the driver who struck a bicyclist in Forest Grove. …In a plea deal, Woo pleaded guilty this month to second-degree assault and hit-and-run, and his charge of attempted murder was dismissed. Sentence: Lesowski said Woo was … Read more
Just got this from local bike company Portland Design Works: PDW kicks off year with donations to BTA and Northwest Trail Alliance Portland, OR- Portland Design Works (PDW) is proud to announce it is kicking off 2011 by making matching donations of $2,400 to its local advocacy groups; the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, and the Northwest … Read more
From L to R: Wrench Raiders volunteer Jacob Martinez, Larry Carver, Wrench Raiders founder C.J. Speelman.(Photos © J. Maus)
West End Bikes co-owner Mark Ontiveros stands outside his shop on SW 11th and Stark.(Photos © J. Maus)
Better late than never… here are a few events you might want to check out this weekend… Friday, January 21st 9:00 pm: Dropout Bike Club Ride The dropout bike club’s monthly freak bike social ride. Meet at Colonel Summers Park, SE 20th and Belmonth. Saturday, January 22nd 8:30 am: Tree Planting By Bike Sunnyside, Laurelhurst, … Read more
Mayor Sam Adams has released details of the fifth annual Transportation Safety Summit which is scheduled for February 8th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Marshall High School (3905 SE 91st Ave). Here is the updated list of keynote speakers: Mayor Sam Adams Susan Keil, Director, Portland Bureau of Transportation Tom Miller, Incoming Director, Portland … Read more
Caleb Pruitt Caleb Pruitt, the man charged with manslaughter for his involvement in the fatal collision that took the life of Angela Burke as she attempted to cross SW Barbur Blvd on December 15th, has posted bail and is currently on house arrest at his family home in Hood River. Pruitt was initially charged with … Read more
