This just in: This Saturday (June 18th) there will be a Community Workshop about planning for Division Street. The workshop will be at Richmond Elementary School (2276 SE 41st) in the cafeteria. It will be from 9 am to Noon. This workshop will give the community an opportunity to weigh in on proposed zoning changes, … Read more
I’m happy to report that after meeting with the BTA‘s Jessica Roberts yesterday, I am now a full-fledged member! I even put the cool little yellow sticker right here on my laptop. It was great to tour the office and put faces to the names floating around my inbox. The BTA is really doing some … Read more
Just caught wind of this info from the BTA: “The Bicycle Transportation Alliance and bicycle lawyer Ray Thomas announce the release of the new, revised 4th edition of “Pedal Power: A Legal Guide for Oregon Cyclists.” For over ten years, lawyer and bicycle activist Ray Thomas has been teaching a “cyclists’ legal clinic” to interested … Read more
I know there are a lot of folks who don’t like what they think Critical Mass stands for. But while you’ve been making judgements the movement has really changed. This is a great article from the San Fran. Chronicle that tells a similar story to what in my opinion is happening here in Portland. An … Read more
…because he’s riding to work! Our very own City Commissioner Sam Adams was recently spotted at the Lloyd District Bike to Work Day Event. (Thanks to Jessica Roberts of the BTA for the photo).
The folks over at the BTA will like this one. An interesting tool for getting a quick estimate on how much a certain bike facility would cost. (from Velorution) From the homepage: How much do bicycle facilities cost? Can we quantify their benefits? In what cases do estimates of benefits outweigh costs? If your community … Read more
The folks over at the BTA will like this one. An interesting tool for getting a quick estimate on how much a certain bike facility would cost. (from Velorution) From the homepage: How much do bicycle facilities cost? Can we quantify their benefits? In what cases do estimates of benefits outweigh costs? If your community … Read more
The folks over at the BTA will like this one. An interesting tool for getting a quick estimate on how much a certain bike facility would cost. (from Velorution) From the homepage: How much do bicycle facilities cost? Can we quantify their benefits? In what cases do estimates of benefits outweigh costs? If your community … Read more
Two tempting events tonight. First, the BTA is hosting bike lawyer Ray Thomas at their downtown office for a legal clinic. Or, if you’d rather get muddy on your mountain bike, join the Portland United Mountain Pedalers (AKA PUMP) for a spirited jaunt through Forest Park. Details below… BTA’S LEGAL CLINIC Tonight at 6pm, BTA … Read more
(From Jessica Roberts of the BTA) Did you know that Oregon has the most bike shops per capita of any state? Oregon is one of only two states to have every Congressperson be a member of the Congressional Bicycle Caucus? Oregon brought the largest per-capita delegation to the National Bike Summit last week of any … Read more