Getting it straight on 28th: A call for ‘common ground’ from two bikeway supporters
We hope the four points below will advance the conversation and help us to get it straight on 28th.
Michael Andersen (Contributor)
BikePortland Articles by Michael Andersen (Contributor)
Plan to remove ‘America’s bicycle capital’ mural turns heads
A city code enforcement decision that a mural declaring Portland to be America’s Bicycle Capital is an unpermitted advertisement, and must be removed, is attracting attention from around the country.
The 2014 World Naked Bike Ride is one month from tonight
Oregon’s biggest pay-what-you-will bike ride of the year, which also happens to be the largest clothing-optional bike ride in the world, will start rolling June 7 at 8 p.m.
Eugene students’ proposed downtown-to-campus bikeway moving forward
A student-driven project in Eugene, intended to create a more comfortable and intuitive link between the University of Oregon campus and downtown Eugene seems to be on its way to construction.
City of Portland orders removal of ‘America’s bike capital’ mural from downtown wall
A city sign code intended to prevent advertising eyesores and a local shop owner who’s developed mixed feelings about his project will cause the removal, this Thursday, of one of downtown Portland’s newest icons.
Talking past the opposition: Ben Ross’s advice to advocates for city life
People who speak out against investments in density, biking and public transit may claim to be motivated by things like traffic, parking or crime. But are they?
After 28th Ave businesses hear from customers, a few backpedal from bike-lane opposition
Many readers have contacted those businesses to let them know they disagree with the decision.
‘America’s Bicycle Capital’? A visitor is unimpressed – and worried for us
The problem isn’t that Portland doesn’t like bikes any more. It’s that the city doesn’t seem to feel that being bike-friendly requires any difficult decisions.
The Monday Roundup: Car-free McKenzie Pass, anti-crosswalk enforcement & more
The pass between the Sisters is car-free for the next month. And other great bike links of the week.
Nike launches on-campus bike share system
For a thriving sportswear giant, Nike has seemed oddly unplugged from the active transportation revolution of the last decade.
How to make Bike Month matter in Portland
One idea: Patronize businesses that you know to be bike-friendly, and thank them for it by drawing a little picture of a bike on your receipt.
Water and sewer reform measure could curb street safety projects
One issue has attracted little notice in the billion-dollar battle over managing the city’s pipes.