Well-lit bikes and the people who ride them
When it comes to being well-lit, Mark Allyn does it with style.(Photos © J. Maus)
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Jobs of the Week
Finding yourself underemployed? Underpaid? Underwhelmed? Go get yourself a shiny new job with one of the following fine companies. You were smart enough to read about the opportunity on BikePortland and that should keep your resume on top of the stack. The rest is all you, baby. Good luck! Follow these links to learn more … Read more
PBOT: Streetcar brings changes to bikeways in the Pearl
New box at Lovejoy and 9th to facilitate “Copenhagen Left” (instead of crossing new streetcar tracks at a dangerous angle).(Photos © J. Maus) The Portland Streetcar Loop Project has brought major changes to bikeways in the Pearl District. With new tracks, new medians and a new recommended route for bikes, PBOT has released a detailed … Read more
New, Portland-based ‘Icarus Lights’ offers custom builds
Made by Icarus Lights (note: light shown is not most current design).(Photo: Icarus Lights) Icarus Lights is a new, Portland-based company that makes made-to-order bike lights. The company was launched just a few weeks ago by native Portlander and self-described “avid bike racer” (with Team Oregon) Pat Gerke. I came across the Icarus website yesterday … Read more
Meet Oregon’s governor-elect John Kitzhaber – Updated
Governor-elect John Kitzhaber at his acceptance speech in the Pearl District this morning.(Photos © J. Maus)
Update on bike corral/public art project in Woodlawn
Detail of sculptural element on roof of new bike corral coming to Dekum Street. Our story last week about a new on-street bike corral coming to Dekum Street in the Woodlawn neighborhood sparked a lot of discussion. Many readers weighed in with negative opinions about the design (especially the car part) and wondered whether or … Read more
Opinion: Helmet debate saps energy we need to increase light use
Whether or not people should wear — or be mandated to wear — helmets is the bike world’s pro-choice/pro-life debate. From Europe to Australia and definitely here in the U.S., people are passionate about the topic and they cling adamantly to their positions. Personal anecdotes about a life saved due to a helmet are on … Read more
Auditor’s survey: Bike safety improves, bike use at 7 percent citywide
Portland residents judged bike safety and many other livability issues in the survey.(Photo © J. Maus) The City of Portland Auditor’s Office has released results of their 20th annual Community Survey. The survey was sent to 9,800 randomly selected households this past summer, and 3,663 valid surveys were returned. The survey asks a range of … Read more
SRAM renews commitment with “Advocacy Advance Partnership”
SRAM CEO Stand Day at the 2010 National Bike Summit.(Photo © J. Maus) If you think the federal bike funding picture looks bleak after last night’s elections, here’s some news that should lift your spirits. This morning, component maker SRAM — along with the League of American Bicyclists and the Alliance for Biking & Walking … Read more
National bike leaders weigh in on tumultuous elections
Where are we headed?(Photos © J. Maus) Given what happened last night, things are likely to fundamentally change for how bicycle advocates nationwide frame their arguments from here on out. But just what exactly does this all mean for bicycling? I asked leaders from several major bike advocacy groups what they thought and I think … Read more
Weekend Event Guide
Best of the Worst film event is on Saturday. Looking for an excuse to get some more leaves stuck in the fenders? This weekend offers a little bit of everything, all over town. Enjoy your week and ride safely. Friday, November 5th 5:00pm-7:00pm: Be Safe and Be Seen Come enjoy free tune-ups, a group ride, … Read more
Who is new House Transportation Committee Chair John Mica?
Rep. John Mica at a BikePAC fundraiser during the 2009 National Bike Summit.(Photo © J. Maus) With Democrats no longer controlling the House, Representative John Mica (R-FL) will most likely replace Jim Oberstar as Chair of the all-important Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. But just who is John Mica? I look forward to reporting on and … Read more