🚨 Please note that BikePortland slows down during this time of year as I have family in town and just need a break! Please don't expect typical volume of news stories and content. I'll be back in regular form after the new year. Thanks. - Jonathan 🙏
TRAFFIC ADVISORY June 10, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cheryl Kuck Portland Bureau of Transportation 503-823-5909 cheryl.kuck@portlandoregon.gov LANE CLOSURES MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY: N Williams Ave from N Broadway to N Stanton (Portland, Ore.) – The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation advises the traveling public that lane closures on N Williams Avenue from N Broadway … Read more
Reporter Name chris fool Ride or Event Date Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Ride Report the second annual pedalpalooza preview ride went off without a hitch and with twice as many participants as last year! micah, jim, deacon amos, timo, esther, stephen upchurch, shads, and fool took to the happy streets on a lovely evening and … Read more
Former Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard (L) and Andy Clarke from the League of American Bicyclists in June 2006.(Photo © J. Maus) As Vancouver residents and advocates work to save that city’s Bike Program from the budget chopping block, The Columbian newspaper says now’s just not a good time to ask. In an “In our view” … Read more
A new way to walk.-Video below- I get a lot of interesting things sent to me in the mail, so I’ve been thinking about doing a ‘Mailbag’ column for a long time. Here’s the first installment. A company from Naples, Florida emailed about a new product called “Walk A Bike: The Bicycle Wrist Steering Strap.” … Read more
Drawing of Oregonian’s bike-powered float.(Designed by Studio Concepts)
[The following article was written by new executive director of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, Rob Sadowsky.] Another big idea “To make a significant dent in bicycling mode share in Portland…we need to take significant steps to limiting the convenience of driving a car.” I was excited to read the various ‘Big Ideas’ submitted to BikePortland, … Read more
This just in, from WNBR crew: Here is an update of what we need in terms of personhood to make WNBR happen. We’ve had a lot of response, for which we are grateful, but a little extra push is needed to ensure that this event can happen. PLEASE help our fair city get naked, and … Read more
The official Pedalpalooza Kickoff Ride is a bit different this year. See the statement below by ride leader Evan Ross for all the details. See you there!
A family rides by new sharrow markings recently installed in N. Concord Avenue.(Photos © J Maus)
Wayne Thompson(Photo: Mult. Co. Sheriff) Wayne Conrad Thompson, who was initially charged with First Degree Assault for backing his car into Mike Luther in a parking lot in August 2009, was sentenced with only probation yesterday. The Oregonian has the story: “A 35-year-old driver who struck a bicyclist while reversing his SUV was sentenced to … Read more
As we hinted at a few weeks ago, TriMet is set to begin construction of their new Bike & Ride facility at the Sunset Transit Center this month. A statement released yesterday said the project will begin June 21st and the facility is expected to be open for business by end of July.
Oompa-Loompas at the Cirque last year.(Photo © J. Maus) This Saturday, one of my favorite annual events is coming (once again) to Mississippi Avenue — the Cirque du Cycling! The Cirque — which was conceived and is sponsored by Laughing Planet Cafe — is a one-day testament to everything bike that Portland has to offer … Read more