[Via KGW-TV] Tom Coburn Oklahoma’s Republican Senator Tom Coburn has published a list of 100 federally funded projects that he deems, “the most wasteful government spending of 2010.” On that list is a $900,000 stimulus grant recently received by the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation to pay for bikeway markings and signage. Sen. Coburn … Read more
A friend (thanks Matt!) shared a story with me today that I felt some of you would appreciate. It’s about justice being served thanks to a GPS unit… A few weeks ago, professional cyclist Ryan Sabga got hit by a car while on a training ride in Denver. Sabga was legally crossing the street when … Read more
They work for cars, but for bikes?(Photo © J. Maus) The House Committee on Transportation has put forward a legislative concept (soon to become an official bill) that would direct the Oregon Department of Transportation to conduct a study on the feasibility of bicycling licensing. The idea currently exists as Legislative Concept 1581 (LC 1581). … Read more
People lit candles and gathered at a gravel turnout on SW Barbur Blvd to remember Angela Burke and to raise awareness of safety concerns.–Full Gallery–(Photos © J. Maus)
Going into the 2011 Oregon Legislative Session, two things are crystal clear: 1) We need more investment in transportation infrastructure, and 2) we don’t have any new revenue to pay for it. Looking to solve this problem, legislators seem to be getting creative. Last Friday, I shared a bill being put forward by House Representative … Read more
As seen from the Oregon City side. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is set to close the Oregon City-West Linn Arch Bridge for two years starting next month. The project will renovate the 90-year old bridge but it will also cut off a key (especially for non-motorized traffic) Willamette River crossing. ODOT has a … Read more
If you’re running around looking for a nice little gift for the bike lover on your list, below are a few things to keep in mind. To make this a bit more fun, how about you chime in with what’s on your wish list in the comments? I’ve kept my suggestions to things that are … Read more
A truck turns right over a bikeway on NE Couch.(Photo © J. Maus) On Friday, the US Department of Transportation proposed a new safety regulation that would ban hand-held cell phone use for commercial truck and bus drivers. If the rule goes into effect (after a 60-day comment period), drivers in violation could be fined … Read more
“… a far more common sight than a chassis shattered in an explosion is now one destroyed in a nasty crash.”— The Economist The Economist, one of the world’s leading news magazines, has an article in this week’s issue that really caught my attention (it actually had several, but this one is relevant to BikePortland). … Read more
Angela Burke(Photo courtesy Athena Burke) Tonight, people from throughout the Portland region will gather in a gravel turnout adjacent to SW Barbur Blvd to remember Angela Burke (full details below). The 26-year old woman was hit and killed on Wednesday night by a man driving a car who has been charged for DUII and criminally … Read more
At about 2:20 this afternoon, a woman attempting to cross E Burnside on SE 181st Avenue was hit by a MAX train. The woman remained conscious at the scene and sustained non life-threatening injuries (a possible broken leg). According TriMet spokesperson Bekki Witt, they believe the woman on the bicycle was heading southbound when she … Read more
Angela Burke(Photo courtesy Athena Burke) Piecing together a picture of who 26-year old Angela Burke was has been difficult. Now I know why. Today I got a call from her mom, Athena Burke. Ms. Burke, fighting back tears throughout our conversation, said her daughter had just moved to Portland a month or so ago and … Read more