BikeCraft vendor profile: Geoff Franklin of Walnut Design Studio
Geoff Franklin in his shop.(Photos © Russ Roca) Walnut’s new bike luggage, featuring handcrafted leather and cedar panels.
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Report: U.S. lags way behind other countries in reducing traffic deaths
Study says U.S. traffic officials are too willing to accept the carnage.(Photo: Oregon State Police) A landmark, 186-page special report by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) published this week delivers a critique of U.S. traffic safety efforts and says that we have fallen way behind in saving lives relative to other nations. The report, Achieving … Read more
Cross Crusade at Barton Park: A David Haines photo gallery
As we shared last week, the 2010 River City Bicycles Cross Crusade wrapped up on Sunday with a final showdown at Barton Park in Estacada. Our ace photographer David Haines was there and brought back some great photos of the action. They’re a fitting tribute to another epic Cross Crusade:
Who’s coming to BikeCraft? (Vendor list so far)
Inner tube necklace by Barbi Touron. If you’re not excited for BikeCraft yet, you should be! This is going to be a monumental gathering of bicycle-inspired artisans that you will not want to miss. We just announced sign-ups last week and we already have about 30 or so vendors. (Note: We are still accepting registrations!). … Read more
Oregon ponders lane-splitting for motorcycles: What do you think?
A traffic sign from the U.K.(Photo: ODOT) The state of Oregon is looking for public feedback on an idea that could impact people who use bicycles. This Friday, the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Motorcycle Safety will meet in North Portland to discuss lane-splitting by motorcycles. Lane-sharing or lane-splitting would allow motorcycle operators to filter up … Read more
PBOT project would improve signals and reduce delay for bike traffic
PBOT says an advance signal loop detector installed at 21st and Sandy has reduced delay for bicycle traffic by 15%.(Photo: PBOT) The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) understands that in order to make bicycling more attractive — and to reach its goal of 25% bike mode share by 2030 — riding a bike … Read more
Cyclocross racer uses cell phone during race (Photo)
Taken by official finish line camera during cycloross race.(Photo: OBRA)
Meet Your Maker: Headbadge crafter Laura Crawford
[Note: We announced vendor sign-ups for BikeCraft just last week, and we’ve already got over 30 amazing artisans ready to share their creations with you. This is the first in our Meet Your Maker series of BikeCraft vendors that will give you a closer look at the makers behind the products. The audio slideshow below … Read more
A transportation advocacy smorgasbord tonight
Detail of Clinton to the River Multi-use Path project. Learn moreat open house tonight. This is getting out of hand. If you were not convinced that Portland was Transportation Wonk Capitol of the World, consider what’s on the schedule for tonight: Columbia River Crossing: A More Sensible Alternative?: A conversation with George Crandall, urban designer; … Read more
Tom Hughes wins close race for Metro president
Tom Hughes, president-elect of Metro. You might have missed it on Friday afternoon, but the extremely close race for president of Metro has officially been won by Tom Hughes. Hughes, a former mayor of Hillsboro, won a close contest (less than 1,000 votes in over 400,000 cast) over Bob Stacey, the former director of the … Read more
Tonight: Open House for Rose Quarter, Broadway/Weidler plans
This area is in dire need of help. (Looking west onto the Broadway/Weidler couplet from the Leftbank Building. The Rose Quarter is to the left.)(Photos © J. Maus)
The Monday Roundup
Door-zone bike lanes got a beat-down last week.(Photo © J. Maus) Here’s the news that caught our eye this week: – A reporter had low expectations for his assignment to visit Los Angeles on a budget that did not allow him to rent a car–and had a blast, enjoying the city far more by bicycle … Read more