Rosa Parks Way bike project to start in May
After three years, North Portland residents finally look poised to get much-needed access improvements to N. Rosa Parks Way.(Photo © J. Maus)
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US DOT: Northwest leads nation to lowest level of traffic fatalities ever
“A regional breakdown showed the greatest drop [12%] in fatalities occurred in the Pacific Northwest states.”— US DOT The US Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today that National Highway Safety Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) projections show that between 2009 and 2010 traffic fatalities dropped to their lowest level in recorded history (PDF of … Read more
Jobs of the Week
The true harbingers of Spring at BikePortland: cherry blossoms, Bike to Blazers and an increased volume of featured Jobs of the Week. Surely, the sun can not be far behind. From Beaverton to the Columbia River and all points between, the following local employment opportunities are yours for the taking. Tell ’em you saw it … Read more
Exclusive: Portland bike maker partners with Audi
The ‘duo’ from Audi, made by Portland-based Renovo Hardwood Bicycles.– Click to enlarge –
Must-see videos: Birds on bikes, bikes on trains, and BRT
In the last few hours I’ve come across three videos that you don’t want to miss. The first is the latest from Streetfilms. In their first-ever foray into Asia, it focuses on the bustling metropolis of Guangzhou, China. One of the fastest growing cities in the world, Guangzhou is “winning the future” with the most … Read more
Bike to Blazers update: Join a group ride from your ‘hood
Bring the kids!(Photo © J. Maus) Bike to Blazers is this Sunday (4/3)! I hope you’re ready to show the NBA how we roll in Portland. We still have a few tickets left, so if you haven’t grabbed some already, you can order them online here (don’t forget to use passcode “bikeblazers” to get special … Read more
What’s up with new signs on MAX near bike hooks?
The old sign only mentioned bikes…(Photo © J. Maus) Now it adds strollers and luggage.(Photo: Mitch L.)
Summit panel urges stronger connection between mobility, race, health
The panelists: L to R: Dr. Philip Wu, Olivia Quiroz, Mychal Tetteh, Noelle Dobson.(Photos: BikePortland/Patrick Croasdaile) In recent years, the fields of public health, equity and transportation policy have become increasingly linked. At a breakout session at the Active Transportation Summit yesterday, advocates and experts came together to learn more about why these issues are … Read more
Impressive list of builders signed up for Oregon Manifest Design Challenge
Screen grab from OregonManifest.com. The list of entrants for the 2011 Oregon Manifest Design Challenge is now posted online. The builders, who will compete to build the ultimate utility bike, include some of the most innovative and respected builders in America today. In total there are 34 builders from 11 states and six student teams. … Read more
Putting the spotlight on the Sullivan’s Gulch Trail
Looking west into the gulch. The yellow lines are proposed trail alignments from a 2004 study.(Photo: Portland State University) Next week (4/6), the Portland Parks Board will hold a public meeting in St. Johns. The meeting notice caught my attention because one of the three “important” agenda items is the Sullivan’s Gulch Trail. Why am … Read more
What Trek CEO John Burke will tell Congressional leaders today
Trek CEO John Burke, shown here riding on Portland’s Eastbank Esplanade, will make the case for bicycling on Capitol Hill today.(Photo © J. Maus) Today, the CEO of Trek Bicycle Corporation (America’s largest bike company), John Burke, will make the case for bicycling on Capitol Hill. Burke has been invited by the House Transportation and … Read more
Salem Watch: CRC, bike trailer safety bill in committee
The Oregon State Capitol.(Photo © J. Maus) A few quick notes about bills of interest working their way through the legislature… HJM 22, the bill urging the federal government to fund the Columbia River Crossing highway expansion project that has kicked up quite a hornet’s nest of opposition from both sides of the aisle, will … Read more