PBOT applies for grant to fund Bike & Ride at Gateway Transit Center
Conceptual design drawing (not final design!) of new Gateway Transit Center Bike & Ride facility.(Image by Dero Racks, taken from PBOT grant application)
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One year later, Kipp Crawford’s parents get their day in court
A flyer seen in North Portland looking for clues to Crawford’s death.(Photo © J. Maus) In the early morning hours of November 4th, 2009, Portland musician Kipp Crawford, 39, was hit and killed by two separate drunk drivers. Last night The Oregonian reported that after over a year, Crawford’s parents have finally gotten some closure … Read more
Portland-based Mercy Corps now offers bicycles in annual gift program
Mercy Corps helps purchase bikes for people working on tea estates in northeastern India.(Photo: Mercy Corps) Mercy Corps is the latest organization to harness the power of a bicycle to change people’s lives. The global aid organization that opened its world headquarters in Portland a year ago now includes the purchase of a bicycle as … Read more
Jobs of the week
This week’s job opportunities call for the most organized amongst us. If the challenges of managing a statewide cycling fundraiser or a busy infrastructure consulting firm’s office make you say, “Bring it on!” then check out either of the following links to read more and apply. Good luck! Office Manager — Alta Planning + Design … Read more
Advocacy group unveils ‘Action Plan’ for a more walkable region
Willamette Pedestrian Coalition Executive Director Stephanie Routh speaking at a 2009 event.(Photo © J. Maus) On the heels of recent media attention on the need for safer streets and news of an 80% increase in walking-involved fatalities and injury crashes in Oregon this year, the non-profit Willamette Pedestrian Coalition (WPC) unveiled their Getting Around on … Read more
B-line launches ‘B-shares’ to help get food to those in need (Video)
B-Line has spun off a new project called B-shares that delivers surplus food to those in need..(Photo © J. Maus) B-Line, a Portland-based delivery company that uses cargo trikes for last-mile delivery in the urban core, has launched B-shares. B-shares is a new program that takes surplus food from stores and restaurants and then quickly … Read more
How a ghost bike ended up in TriMet’s lost and found
A ghost bike from southeast Portland that was stolen and then recovered by a TriMet bus operator sits in lost and found at the Center Garage.(Photo: Bob Cummings)
City to launch safety campaign focused on ”high crash corridors”
SE 122nd and Division is #2 on the City’s list of most dangerous intersections. The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is set to launch a new safety campaign based on “high crash corridors,” which are wide streets with fast motor vehicle traffic that have a higher than average amount of crashes. According to … Read more
How was your wet and windy commute?
Rain rider.(Photo © J. Maus) It’s been raining cats and dogs pretty much all day and night here in Portland. Add to that some very gusty winds, impatient road users stuck in traffic and wanting to get home, and the mini-floods and street rivers from drain gutters clogged with leaves and you’ve got the recipe … Read more
BTA embarks on plan to strengthen brand identity, communications
Current BTA logo. Don’t get too used to it. Publisher’s Note: Before I get into this story, I want to share some quick thoughts about the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA). I’ve been beating around the bush about it ever since Rob Sadowsky came to town, but here it is as blunt as I can say … Read more
Weekend Event Guide
A ‘cross course marked by pumpkins? Yes, it might happen again at the Kruger’s Crossing race on Sunday(Photo © J. Maus) The weekend is right around the corner! Don’t let the weather forecast (snow!), get you down or keep you off your bike. Start the weekend early (as in tomorrow) with a little food and … Read more
Kenton’s main street, now with more room for walking and biking
The new cross-section of N. Denver through downtown Kenton.(Graphic: PDC)