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(Photo © J. Maus) A lobbying group that made headlines in June for trying to tilt a pot of Metro’s federal funds away from active transportation and toward freight projects now has a former top aide to Governor Ted Kulongoski to manage its communications efforts. Hans Bernard, who handled transportation issues as the Governor’s legislative … Read more
Cover of new book, Brew to Bikes. A new book by an urban studies professor at Portland State University takes in-depth approach to examining Portland’s burgeoning DIY, ‘artisan economy.’ Charles Heying is the author of Brews to Bikes (Ooligan Press), a book due out in October that “explains how post-industrial economic transformations have created a … Read more
The new bike-only signal at NE Alameda and Sandy was one of several highlights of the ride.(Photos © J. Maus) Instead of their usual monthly meeting at City Hall, the City of Portland’s Bicycle Advisory Committee took to the streets for their annual bike ride last night. The idea of the ride was to share … Read more
A Portland resident and self-described web developer, musician and bike geek, has a track on his new album about the Idaho Stop law. The rapper (whose name we’ve removed from the text of this article) describes his music as “white-boy electro rap” and the “Idaho Stop” track appears on his album “I Sold Out … Read more
Mr. Twain in 1871.(Photo: Wikipedia) Just came across (via @cascadebicycle on Twitter) an amazing bit of Portland bike history via the Seattle-based Crosscut blog. 115 years ago today, America’s beloved nomad, author and commentator Mark Twain visited our little logging town and had some pretty big ideas about biking. Crosscut’s Knute Berger was researching Twain’s … Read more
Charlie Wicker pilots his new “cafe bike,” one of many signs that Portland’s coffee and bike connections are as strong as ever.(Photos © J. Maus) In Portland, bikes go with just about everything. Whether it’s beer, food, religion, fashion, business, or even opera – the ties that bind biking to this city run deep. High … Read more
The 2007 car-for-bike trader.(You’d be happy too if you just gave up your car for a sweet new bike.)(Photo © J. Maus) New Belgium Brewing’s big bike circus, parade and celebration, the Tour de Fat rolls into Portland this weekend. It’s one of the best bike events of the year, and the entire day is … Read more
Bragdon was an active supporter of active transportation projects and initiatives.(Photos © J. Maus) [via The Oregonian] Metro announced this morning that Council President David Bragdon has been hired as Sustainability Director for New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Here’s a snip from a statement just released by Metro: “Beginning in mid-September, Bragdon will serve … Read more
Bike boxes, like this one in the Rose Quarter, aren’t endorsed by the FHWA… yet.(Photos © J. Maus) According to Mike Wetter, the Senior Advisor to Metro Council President David Bragdon, the U.S. Department of Transportation is on the verge of a decision that could rapidly speed up the use of innovative bikeway treatments across … Read more
“What are a cyclist’s options when another cyclist causes damage or injury?” — Nick V. [Ask BikePortland is a regular feature. See past questions and learn the answers via our esteemed commenters here.] This week’s Ask BikePortland comes from reader Nick V. Nick wants to know how to handle the aftermath of a bike-on-bike collision:
The Rack Tote bag from Po Campo.(Photos © J. Maus) Thanks to Twitter, I was able to connect with Maria Boustead from Chicago-based Po Campo bags while she was in Portland this past weekend. Po Campo launched last summer with bags for women who want style and function that look good on and off the … Read more
Mayor Adams and Metro President David Bragdon at today’s meeting.(Photos © J. Maus) A key group of elected officials and transportation bigwigs from Oregon and Washington convened this morning and agreed to adopt a major set of recommendations that will move the Columbia River Crossing project forward. The Project Sponsors Council unanimously agreed to push … Read more