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Earlier today we reported on a hearing scheduled for a new bill that would give Oregon cities the authority to set lower speed limits on state highways all types of roadways. Now, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Ben Cannon (D-Portland), the bill has been scaled back to only focus on residential streets. In its … Read more
An “unconventional” family unit.Lisa Padur, Arlen Witter, and Bret Lewis.(Photo: Friends of Bret Lewis) Bret Lewis, the man who was hit and killed while attempting to cross Tualatin Valley Highway one week ago today, left behind a community of friends in Beaverton. Bret was an Oregon native, who spent most of his life in Beaverton. … Read more
SE Powell.(Photo © J. Maus) UPDATE: This bill no longer exists in the form reported below. I’ve heard from Rep. Cannon’s office that HB 3150 will get the “gut and stuff” treatment; which means the language will be significantly altered. The new plan is to make HB 3150 a companion bill to Senate Bill 344, … Read more
Last night was a gorgeous night to be on a bicycle. It was clear and cold with a few interesting clouds. While I was headed home from downtown to North Portland after a long day, I looked up and spotted a massive moon rising up. As I rolled north on Naito Parkway I watched it … Read more
Father of the Bicycle Bill, Don Stathos, would be fitting tribute for new TriMet bridge.(Graphic: TriMet). Don Stathos is the father of Oregon’s Bicycle Bill, which he introduced and pushed through the state legislature in 1971. The bill (which became ORS 366.514) mandated that state highway projects spend a minimum of one percent on “footpaths … Read more
Chariot Wars, a proud Zoobomb tradition.(Photos © J. Maus) Zoobomb’s annual Mini Bike Winter fest has begun! The event, which lasts through Sunday, started last night when the Irondelles (Portland’s all-female tall bike gang) led a ride to spruce up area ghost bikes and do some craft-making for upcoming events. Tonight, Zoobomb takes it to … Read more
The great news we reported last month is now official: The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) announced yesterday that they’ve received $2.96 million from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) for two projects that will vastly improve biking and walking conditions in North and East Portland. The Portland projects are two out of 27 that … Read more
Saving money.(Photo © J. Maus) A new report* estimates that our regional trail network saves us about $115 million per year in averted health care costs. The report (PDF) was done for Metro and focused on their interconnected system of trails, parks and greenways known as the Intertwine. The Intertwine (background story) consists of 1,250 … Read more
[Publisher’s note: Please join me in welcoming our new News Intern Patrick Croasdaile. We’re excited that he has joined our team. This is his first article for BikePortland.] A grant will help the Community Cycling Center continue and expand their work in communities like Hacienda.(Photos: CCC) The northeast Portland based non profit Community Cycling Center … Read more
House Bill 2824 is up for a public hearing in front of the House Judiciary Committee in Salem today. The bill would create a new crime for “trafficking in bicycles with a destroyed or altered serial number.” Maximum punishment for a violation of the law would come with a $1,250 fine, 30 days in jail, … Read more
New analysis of the crash that claimed the life of 47-year old Beaverton resident Bret Lewis last Saturday reveals that — contrary to what was reported initially by the Beaverton Police Department and subsequently covered by several local media outlets (including this one) — it’s very possible that Lewis was crossing Tualatin Valley (TV) Highway … Read more
TriMet architect Bob Hastings presented the idea last night.(Photos © J. Maus) As part of the public art planned along their Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail project, TriMet is considering something quite interesting for the new Willamette River Bridge — a “sonic bike path.” TriMet architect Bob Hastings and Public Art Program Manager Mary Priester presented the … Read more