Oregon’s official state bike rack (as seen in Sisters at the 2007 summit).(Photo © J. Maus) If you followed my National Bike Summit coverage, you know that these are exciting times for bike advocacy in Oregon. We’ve got the advocates, planners, partners, and politicians — from small communities to Capitol Hill — to make Oregon … Read more
Alison Graves.(Photos © J. Maus) Alison Graves is the new executive director of the Community Cycling Center. She takes the reins from Susan Remmers, who took over leadership of the non-profit four years ago. Remmers has been on medical leave since December (the medical issue is not related to this decision). Graves was formerly the … Read more
A breakout group at a BTA Advocacy Forum held in August.(Photo © J. Maus) Tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 in Northwest Portland, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance will hold the first of seven Member Forums. The BTA says this members-only event will allow their staff and board to discuss the issues that are “relevant and important … Read more
People’s DOT logo. – Watch video below – As a follow-up to their video and reporting on a new wall erected by the Oregon Department of Transportation on 82nd Avenue in Northeast Portland, fledgling activist group The People’s Department of Transportation has issued a “call to action” and recruitment video (watch it below) to garner … Read more
In 2008, Summit attendees asked for a website. In 2009, they got it!(Photo © J. Maus) Speaking of bike tourism promotion… The fifth annual Oregon Bike Summit has been scheduled for June 4th. Organized by Cycle Oregon, this Summit has become the key event in galvanizing the effort to make Oregon “The land bicycles dream … Read more
Michelle Poyourow at the Tweed Ride.(Photo © J. Maus) Confirming a rumor first published by the Portland Mecury on Wednesday, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance has announced that Advocacy Manager Michelle Poyourow is leaving the organization. In a blog post published today, the BTA wrote:
Gerik Kransky(Photo: OLCV) The Portland-based Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has hired Gerik Kransky to be their new Advocacy Campaign Manager. Kransky, age 30, was previously outreach director for the non-profit land use group 1000 Friends of Oregon and has also worked with SOLV and the Oregon Chapter of the Sierra Club. Back in October, Kransky … Read more
Bikes and business in peaceful coexistence.(Photo © J. Maus) Today, the Bicycle Business League and the Bicycle Transportation Alliance delivered a letter to Portland Mayor Sam Adams in support of the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 signed by 127 local businesses. The list includes many usual suspects (bike companies and bike teams), but also some … Read more
The Oregon contingent and Congressman Peter DeFazio in 2009. (Photos © J. Maus) Earlier this week I bought my plane ticket and officially registered for the 2010 National Bike Summit in Washington D.C.. With a transportation bill in limbo, “livable communities” buzzing on everyone’s lips, high-speed rail and distracted driving making major headlines, and social … Read more
BTA legislative committee chair Doug Parrow.(Photo © J. Maus) The BTA’s Board Chair Mary Roberts sent out a letter via email today with updates on “major initiatives” they’re working on. Here are a few bits from the letter that caught my eye: Preparing for the 2011 Legislative Session The legislature will be making critical decisions … Read more
Trails and how they (don’t) cross bigroads is likely to be one of many topics we’ll discuss.(Photos © J. Maus) Our Get Together in Tigard this Wednesday (1/27) is shaping up quite nicely. We’ve got a slew of interesting folks joining us and there will be no shortage of important issues, projects, and big ideas … Read more
Notice that little sticker? It just might help people be a bit more vigilant when turning.(Photo: VigilantVelo.com) It’s always nice to hear from old bike industry acquaintances, especially when they’ve crossed over into the non-profit advocacy world. One such name from my past is Raymond Galang, co-founder of (legendary website) MTBR.com and Roadbikereview.com. Raymond dropped … Read more