Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Founder of BikePortland (in 2005). Father of three. North Portlander. Basketball lover. Car driver. If you have questions or feedback about this site or my work, contact me via email at maus.jonathan@gmail.com, or phone/text at 503-706-8804. Also, if you read and appreciate this site, please become a paying subscriber.

BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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Who is new House Transportation Committee Chair John Mica?

Rep. John Mica at a BikePAC fundraiser during the 2009 National Bike Summit.(Photo © J. Maus) With Democrats no longer controlling the House, Representative John Mica (R-FL) will most likely replace Jim Oberstar as Chair of the all-important Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. But just who is John Mica? I look forward to reporting on and … Read more


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Safe Routes National Partnership reacts to Oberstar defeat

Safe Routes National Partnership Director Deb Hubsmith and Jim Oberstar in happier times.(Photo © J. Maus) Reacting to last night’s election results, the following statement to supporters and letter to Jim Oberstar will be sent out shortly from the Safe Routes to School National Partnership… November 3, 2010 Dear Safe Routes to School supporter, As … Read more


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Oberstar’s defeat: Reactions, a look back, and a note of thanks

Oberstar, seen here during a recent visit to Portland, helped craft and passthe nation’s first Safe Routes to School legislation.(Photos © J. Maus) A big surprise from last night’s Democrat drubbing at the polls is that 35-year Congressman Jim Oberstar lost his race to Republican Chip Cravaack. Oberstar lost by just 4,000 votes out of … Read more


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Bike-friendly Dems would lose powerful positions in Republican controlled House

Jim Oberstar (L) and Peter DeFazio,(shown here at Cycle Oregon 2007)would both lose key leadership positions if the Republicans take over the House.(Photos © J. Maus) A big issue at stake with tonight’s elections is how a Republican-controlled House of Representatives — a result many feel is foregone conclusion — would impact bicycling and active … Read more


New crossing at MLK and Going: How does it work for you?

People cross N. Going Street at MLK.(Photo © J. Maus) A local TV news outlet is questioning the safety benefit of a crossing treatment recently completed as part of the N. Going bike boulevard project. I got an email from Scott Burton at KGW TV (Portland’s NBC affiliate) on Friday that they were doing a … Read more