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Made by Icarus Lights (note: light shown is not most current design).(Photo: Icarus Lights) Icarus Lights is a new, Portland-based company that makes made-to-order bike lights. The company was launched just a few weeks ago by native Portlander and self-described “avid bike racer” (with Team Oregon) Pat Gerke. I came across the Icarus website yesterday … Read more
Governor-elect John Kitzhaber at his acceptance speech in the Pearl District this morning.(Photos © J. Maus)
Detail of sculptural element on roof of new bike corral coming to Dekum Street. Our story last week about a new on-street bike corral coming to Dekum Street in the Woodlawn neighborhood sparked a lot of discussion. Many readers weighed in with negative opinions about the design (especially the car part) and wondered whether or … Read more
Whether or not people should wear — or be mandated to wear — helmets is the bike world’s pro-choice/pro-life debate. From Europe to Australia and definitely here in the U.S., people are passionate about the topic and they cling adamantly to their positions. Personal anecdotes about a life saved due to a helmet are on … Read more
Portland residents judged bike safety and many other livability issues in the survey.(Photo © J. Maus) The City of Portland Auditor’s Office has released results of their 20th annual Community Survey. The survey was sent to 9,800 randomly selected households this past summer, and 3,663 valid surveys were returned. The survey asks a range of … Read more
SRAM CEO Stand Day at the 2010 National Bike Summit.(Photo © J. Maus) If you think the federal bike funding picture looks bleak after last night’s elections, here’s some news that should lift your spirits. This morning, component maker SRAM — along with the League of American Bicyclists and the Alliance for Biking & Walking … Read more
Where are we headed?(Photos © J. Maus) Given what happened last night, things are likely to fundamentally change for how bicycle advocates nationwide frame their arguments from here on out. But just what exactly does this all mean for bicycling? I asked leaders from several major bike advocacy groups what they thought and I think … Read more
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
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
TriMet will have to look elsewhere to fund new buses and other upgrades.(Photo © J. Maus) TriMet’s ballot measure did not pass last night. The measure sought to raise funds to replace aging buses, improve 300 bus stops, upgrade their LIFT fleet (which services elderly and others unable to use standard buses), and free up … Read more
PBOT plan drawing for SE Madison between 6th and Grand.-Full image below- PBOT will install a new bike box and colored lane markings on SE Madison just east of SE Grand today. Back in September, the City unveiled a list of 11 bike box locations, saying, “Our observation is that they’ve contributed to a safer, … Read more
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