OHSU’s Go By Bike Valet has doubled its users in three years
The reasons why are useful lessons for cities looking to boost biking.
Michael Andersen (Contributor)
BikePortland Articles by Michael Andersen (Contributor)
Nowhere to park your bike at Pine Street Market? Help is on the way
This is an odd situation in Portland.
Portland is finally adding homes almost as fast as people are moving here
It comes after 10 years of falling further and further behind the number of people moving to Portland.
Late returns push bookseller Chloe Eudaly toward runoff with Novick in November
Eudaly seems headed for a faceoff against Portland’s sitting transportation commissioner.
Ted Wheeler is Portland’s next mayor; new local gas tax will improve streets
Ted Wheeler will lead Portland, and he’ll have some new money to play with too.
Even in suburban Oregon, drive-alone trips are a shrinking share of new commutes
The Portland metro area seems to have already discovered how to slow the growth of traffic congestion.
Next-gen traffic signals and vehicles could be new boost to bike safety
A federal “Smart City” grant could bring millions of dollars for connecting vehicles to improve safety.
The Monday Roundup: Sidewalk delivery robots, Tacoma teen Tazing and more
This week’s best bike links begin with a front wheel that turns a bike into an e-bike.
Five myths and a fact about the gas tax on Tuesday’s ballot
You might find this helpful in discussing it with friends and family.
After delay, Metro again faces vote that pits Safe Routes money against highways
Metro continues to consider an increase in money for road widening rather than for safety improvements near schools.
Portland’s biggest, baddest bike parking facility is about to open
The 24-hour facility will offer service from on-site mechanics, paid lockers, showers, a bike-repair stand, cargo bike parking and a bike wash.
More bike projects in the works: NE 16th, SE Holgate, NE 37th
None of these will transform a neighborhood, but all three clarify links in the city’s bike network.