Bike lanes on W Burnside? Adams unveils new couplet concepts
One of the two new options revealed by Mayor Adams today includes 10-foot bike lanes on W Burnside.
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Bike Law 101: Careless biking
Oregon’s careless driving statute applies to multi-use paths too.(Photos © J. Maus) Many of us are aware that a person can be convicted of careless driving (ORS 811.135) for operating their motor vehicle in a manner that “endangers or would be likely to endanger any person or property.” But did you realize that bicycle operators … Read more
PBOT installs new signs to warn of Steel Bridge path closures
New signs will be operational next week.(Photo © J. Maus) The Portland Bureau of Transportation has installed new signs to warn people when the lower deck of the Steel Bridge is closed. The signs, placed on North Interstate Avenue and near the bike-only signal above the Esplanade, are due to become operational next week. The … Read more
Bike traffic in Portland on the first day of summer (Photos)
People squeeze into the bike lane during evening rush-hour on Williams.More photos below.(Photos © J. Maus)
CRC update: Faith from Metro, $178 million for parking garages, and more
Parking garages will cost $178 million. Love it or hate it, the Columbia River Crossing project is marching forward. Fast (in mega-project terms). Below is a run-down of recent developments and news tidbits… Metro’s Leap of Faith On June 9th, Metro voted 5-1 in favor of a CRC resolution (Councilor Carl Hosticka was the lone … Read more
Pedalpalooza Daily: Wednesday, June 22nd
Explore the land bridge
in Vancouver tonight.
(Photo © J. Maus)
in Vancouver tonight.
(Photo © J. Maus)
For those of you who rode the all-night Solstice ride last night. I salute you! Get a nap in today (if you can), and get ready for more riding tonight.
There’s a great mix of rides tonight, from a DIY workshop, a Surly meet-up, to juggling by bike and an exploration of the gorgeous trails in Vancouver.
Check out the full list below and… happy summer!
12:00pm Farmers Markets by Bike
Meet at Portland Farmers Market-Shemanski Park, SW Park Ave & SW Salmon St (By the Lincoln Statue in the Park Blocks)
Join us for a ride to some Farmers Markets around Portland Oregon, make sure to bring $ to purchase goodies and food. This ride is not a loop we will travel to 3-4 different Markets around Portland Oregon keeping a relaxed and easygoing pace.
Correcting the record on KOIN-TV Williams project coverage
Traffic on Williams.(Photo © J. Maus) As we reported earlier this month, the Portland Bureau of Transportation has decided to take a few more months before making any changes to North Williams Avenue. Last night, KOIN-TV (the local CBS affiliate) filed a story on the project. There are a few things of concern about their … Read more
Panel will discuss Portland as bike manufacturing hub
Bikes sit in the shop of a local bike maker.(Photo © J. Maus) A panel discussion set for tomorrow night in Northwest Portland will deal with the topic of turning Portland into a manufacturing hub for bicycles and other “21st century active transportation products.” The panel will be moderated by Portland architect Rick Potestio and … Read more
Pedalpalooza Daily: Tuesday, June 21st
Explore Johnson Creek alongside the Springwater Corridor tonight at 6pm.(Photo © J. Maus) Are you a fan of the Yehuda Moon comic strip? How about unicycle basketball? Roller skating? Perhaps you just like exploring the urban gem of Johnson Creek that runs along the Springwater Corridor? Whatever you fancy, Pedalpalooza rolls on today with a … Read more
Commissioner Fritz wants changes to SW Ankeny proposal
Commissioner Fritz.(Photo © J. Maus) Portland City Commissioner Amanda Fritz has further explained her concerns with the existing carfree SW Ankeny proposal. Last week we shared how Fritz threw a wrench in PBOT’s plans to convert one block of Ankeny between 2nd and 3rd Avenues downtown into a sidewalk cafe — making it a carfree … Read more
Alaska Airlines follows Southwest with ‘Bikes Fly Free’ promotion at PDX
Last month we shared the good news that, in honor of Pedalpalooza, Southwest Airlines decided to waive all bike baggage fees for flights going out of Portland. Now, according to reader (and Southwest employee) Tom LaBonty, Alaska Airlines is doing the same. Tom sent in the flyer below about the deal..
Pedal power at the Pride Parade
(All photos © J. Maus) This weekend was the big Pride Festival in Portland. On Sunday, my family and I rode down to Waterfront Park to watch the annual parade. It was massive! I was seriously impressed with all the community groups that entered and the energy and enthusiasm of all the people who walked … Read more