Intersection of Farmington Road and Kinnaman in Aloha. Portland might be 0-2 in getting a major bike project funded through the Obama Administration’s TIGER grant program, but there’s reason to be excited on a regional level. Like I mentioned yesterday, the Aloha-Reedville area in Washington County won a $2 million grant to help them embark … Read more
After being known as a city where bicycles ruled the streets, in recent years China has become the leading automobile market in the world. Unfortunately, they’re so excited about cars that major cities are choked with congestion. Now the word on the street is that they’re finally starting to slow down on their car buying … Read more
With high volumes of cars and bikes,Broadway needs our attention.(Photos © J. Maus) No street in Portland has gotten more attention on this site over the years than Broadway; and it doesn’t look to be ending any time soon. Before I get into some current bike safety issues that exist on the street, let me … Read more
Anyone that rides north/south in the Central Eastside Industrial district (a place woefully lacking in north/south connections) will appreciate this. The other day I noticed that the old rail tracks that had made the ride very bumpy, annoying, and dangerous (for some), have been paved over! It’s now a nice a smooth ride! See the … Read more
Chris Smith and his “Transit Appliance”.-Watch video below- Transportation expert, blogger, and citizen activist extraordinaire Chris Smith unveiled his new “Transit Appliance” at the Rail-volution today. The new device is simple but has potential to be extremely effective. With a $179 device, some open data, and a wi-fi signal, Smith’s Transit Appliance (could use a … Read more
New, wider bike lane on SE Hawthorne.(Photos © J. Maus)
This just in from Portland Parks & Recreation Dept: Routine repairs to Eastbank Esplanade floating dock throughout November (Portland, OR) – Repairs to the side planks on the gangway leading down to the floating dock of the Eastbank Esplanade will begin Monday, November 1 and are expected to last between three to four weeks. During … Read more
Velo-city Global will be an opportunity to learn more from our neighbors in Vancouver B.C..(Photo © J. Maus) Big news from our neighbors to the north in Vancouver, British Columbia. They’ve been selected to host Velo-city Global, a major international cycling conference that hasn’t been held outside of Europe since 1996 This is big deal … Read more
Eastbound on Hawthorne as you approach SE Grand Ave.(Photo © J. Maus) Several readers have emailed with questions about the cement barricades and other barriers on the eastbound Hawthorne Bridge viaduct as it approaches Grand Ave. Some of you thought it might be a pilot project for a new separated bikeway. Unfortunately, that’s not the … Read more
HUD Deputy Secretary Ron Sims at the Portland Hilton this morning.(Photo © J. Maus) An unprecedented partnership between federal agencies was on full display at a press conference this morning on the 23rd floor of the Portland Hilton. The occasion was the announcement of a $2 million federal grant for Washington County through the Obama … Read more
The folks from Rejuiced Bikes rolled through the crowd in one of their bike cars.-Slideshow below-(Pho I spent a few minutes checking out the scene outside the Oregon Convention Center this afternoon in advance of the arrival of President Obama. Obama is in town to pump up Democrats in a get out the vote effort … Read more
See below for details… Winner of the Bend Film Festival 2009 Katie Merrit Audience Choice Award, Brian, is coming to the Hollywood Theatre on October 24th, 2010 at 4:00 pm. Honoring the memory of Oregon native, Portlander and avid cyclist Brian Reynolds, this film documents his journey to Crater Lake with his completion of Cycle … Read more