Mayor Adams names Tom Miller as new Director of PBOT
Tom Miller is the new Director of the Bureau of Transportation.(Photos © J. Maus)
Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
PBOT crosswalk enforcement actions net 904 citations in five years
What happens when you mix cops and crosswalks?(Photos © J. Maus) One of the tools we can use to make our streets safer is to get tougher on enforcement. So, what happens when police officers focus on particular violations at specific locations? Recently, we came across a report detailing five years of crosswalk enforcement actions … Read more
Groundbreaking event next week for Gibbs Street Pedestrian (and bike) Bridge
Artist rendering. Construction of the Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge is set to being this month and Portland Mayor Sam Adams will host a ground-breaking event this Tuesday. Once complete, the Gibbs Bridge will extend 700 feet over I-5, connecting the Lair Hill Neighborhood to the South Waterfront District near the Aerial Tram. The bridge will … Read more
Job: Executive Director (Westside Transportation Alliance)
Job Title Executive Director Company/Organization Westside Transportation Alliance Job Description Title: Executive Director Status: Full time exempt Salary range: Low $50’s, depending on experience, plus benefits BACKGROUND The mission of the Westside Transportation Alliance, located in Beaverton, Oregon, is to provide programs and services to Westside employers that reduce single-occupant-vehicle trips, reduce green house gas … Read more
2010 Recap: A few big things to remember
Photo from New Year’s Day ride on January 1, 2010.(Photos © J. Maus) I know we’re already getting down to business in 2011, but I can’t let 2010 slip away without reflecting on it a bit more. After all, 2010 gave us a lot to get excited about. Here are just some of the big … Read more
Man arrested for hit-and-run of pregnant woman walking across street downtown
I hadn’t even heard of the collision, but just got this statement from the PPB. Good to know they got the guy: PORTLAND POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN SW 4TH AND SW ALDER PED STRUCK CRASH Posted: January 6th, 2011 2:56 PM At approximately 12:30 p.m., yesterday, January 5, 2011, Portland Police responded to a pedestrian … Read more
See our entry into the 94.7/Winter Cycle helmet design contest
A bit of sharrow-flower mixed with binary… What do you think?! Thanks to BikePortland Sales/Business Manager Jonathan “JR” Reed for the design.
Portland readies for two major bike film fests
Stills from just some of the many films that will screen during the Bicycle Film Festival. Get ready to be inspired and entertained by a wide variety of bicycle-themed films. The Bicycle Film Festival and Filmed By Bike are both gearing up for 2011. The Bicycle Film Festival has just announced dates and screenings for … Read more
Man who hit Angela Burke charged with manslaughter
Caleb Pruitt’s booking photo taken on 12/15/10. After two weeks of testimony, a Multnomah County grand jury has upgraded the charges against Caleb Pruitt, the 28-year old man who struck and killed Angela Burke with his car as she attempted to cross SW Barbur Boulevard on December 15th. Pruitt was arrested that night and booked … Read more
24 hours, two people hit (one killed) walking across Division Street
It has been a horrible start to a new year for the safety of people walking on the streets of Portland. In the past 24 hours, two people have been hit (one of them killed by a hit-and-run driver) while attempting to cross SE Division Street. SE Division street as it appears on PBOT’s High … Read more
A central city Costco: Perspectives and photos from Vancouver BC
Costco in Vancouver, BC. With the news yesterday that Mayor Adams is in talks with a developer to bring a Costco store to the central city, it’s become clearer than ever that a big box store could very likely be in Portland’s future. Let’s remember that back in September, Adams was actively courting Target to … Read more
Two reasons to shop at Whole Foods in Laurelhurst Thursday
You might have swung by the Whole Foods booth at our last BikeCraft event where they were kind enough to show up with some free snacks. Looking to further their involvement with the community, the Laurelhurst Whole Foods (2825 East Burnside St.) is hosting a BTA fundraising day and a bike artisan fair this Thursday. … Read more