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A horrific road rage incident in Brazil has spurred bicycle activism.(Photo: BikersBrazil) Here’s the news that caught our eyes this week: – You have to make transit cool, says the organizer of a program in an exurban office park in San Ramon, California where a third of 30,000 workers choose not to drive to work. … Read more
An open house Saturday will be the first time the public can weigh in on proposals to improve the bikeway on N. Williams Avenue (so that people other than this strong and fearless rider might feel comfortable biking on it).(Photo © J. Maus)
With Filmed by Bike kicking off tonight, I thought it’d be fun to delve into the photo archives. The images below from years past will give you a small hint of what to expect if you’re headed to the event tonight/this weekend… Timo Forsberg (R) and Bob New at the 2005 event.(Photos © J. Maus)
The crash happened near SW Market and Naito at 9:15 am on Tuesday (4/12). A Portland woman sustained serious injuries after being struck by a truck at 9:15 on Tuesday morning (4/12) while riding her bike on SW Naito Parkway (at SW Market). Marjin Wall is still at OHSU awaiting facial surgery and the person … Read more
Here is the recap of jobs posted to BikePortland this week. One position is in Eugene with bike maker Bike Friday and the other is in Hillsboro with retail shop, Bike N’ Hike. Click the links for full details and application instructions. Bonus points if you get hired for both. The Willamette Valley makes for … Read more
Anyone who has ridden regularly with a group or club knows the importance of a great, pre-ride meeting spot. For Portland Velo, a large cycling club based west of Forest Park, their “home base” since 2006 has been Longbottom Coffeehouse in Hillsboro. Over the years, Longbottom has become not just one of Portland Velo’s sponsors, … Read more
“This request is misguided… AASHTO should be a leading voice in shaping holistic and comprehensive transportation systems, not resisting them.”— League of American Bicyclists The League of American Bicyclists says that the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), a powerful, Washington, D.C. based non-profit with broad influence on national transportation policy, is … Read more
Miller addressed the BAC on Tuesday.(Photo: Patrick Croasdaile) Tom Miller, the former Chief of Staff for Portland Mayor Sam Adams who was appointed Director of the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) back in January, formally introduced himself to the Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee (PBAC) on Tuesday night. His words offered a striking contrast from his … Read more
Matt Cardinal (L) and Nate Meschke of Signal Cycles.(Photos © J. Maus) Portland bike company Signal Cycles is the on rise. Nate Meschke and Matt Cardinal, the two artists/bike builders behind Signal, have announced that they’ve outgrown their backyard shop and are set to move into a new, 2,000 foot commercial space on N. Williams … Read more
Filmed by Bike kicks of Friday with a big street party. We know the weather isn’t much of a sign, but with the volume of events we’ve got for you this weekend, it seems spring is finally here. From the ever-popular Filmed by Bike and Kidical Mass, to volunteer opportunities and even a ride in … Read more
PBOT graphic: Portland’s bicycle corrals: Installations by year – Click to enlarge –
