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While riding from the South Park Blocks to Pioneer Courthouse Square with my daughters and several other families and kids on Saturday, a recurring thought popped up: Despite all our livability accolades, Portland lacks carfree streets — places where people can move around, shop, linger, and socialize without being harassed by the threat of cars, … Read more
Notables line up to cut the ribbon. L to R: Karl Dinger (City of Hillsboro Intermodal Transit Facility Project Manager), Toni Plunkett (City of Hillsboro Controller), Bob Reitmeir (City of Hillsboro Fleet and Facilities Director), Colin Cooper (City of Hillsboro Planning Manger), Steve Krautscheid (Director of Facilities for Tuality Hospital), Aron Carlson (City of Hillsboro … Read more
Faced with a long delay on the Hawthorne Bridge this morning, many people decided to treat the gates like cyclocross barriers.(All photos by Eric Stachon)
Scary(Photos © J. Maus) The end of the month is fast approaching, and with it All-Hallows’ eve. This weekend’s guide features a festive handful of gourds and goblins, and of course plenty of fun in the mud.
Costume up, get on your bike, and get out the vote!(Photo © J. Maus) Local non-profit The Bus Project is gearing up for the annual “Trick or Vote” event and this year they’re putting the power of pedals to work for democracy. The event is a get out the vote effort on the “one night … Read more
Slip or grip? (Photo © J. Maus) [This is our latest Bike Science column by Shawn Small. Read previous entries here.] With cyclocross season in full swing and the rainy season upon us, it’s likely that tires have become a part of your bike gear conversations of late. And it’s no surprise; tires have a … Read more
Andrew Singelakis I get the feeling that there’s a lot of momentum around planning for the future of active transportation in Washington County. The Bicycle Transportation Alliance, the Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition, 1000 Friends of Oregon, the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition, and other advocacy groups have been turning their attention westward in recent months, not … Read more
Still of PBOT’s Roger Geller on Green Science Oregon show. CIty of Portland Bike Coordinator Roger Geller and noted PSU transportation researcher Jennifer Dill star in the latest episode of Green Science Oregon. The 10-minute segment (watch it below) is a good primer on the current state of Portland’s bike network. It’s also a window … Read more
New signs on SE 14th Street in Sellwood.(Photos by Lisa S.) We’ve been talking a lot about speed lately. With the City looking to take on the issue in Salem this coming legislative session, and the BTA mentioning the positive impacts of lower speeds at every opportunity, it’s becoming clear that 2011 will have a … Read more
BicyclingHub.com’s new store on SE Stark opens November 1.(Photo: BicyclingHub.com) Local bike businesses are moving, expanding, and celebrating. Check the updates below… BicyclingHub.com Relocates and Expands Online cycling apparel retailer BicyclingHub.com has announced that they’ll move into a new, larger location at 642 SE Stark Street on November 1st. Currently located at 211 SE Madison … Read more
“As Parks Commissioner, I take this challenge seriously—and I am pleased to report that we are making progress on city-wide solutions.”— Commissioner Nick Fish, a letter to Andy Clarke City of Portland Commissioner Nick Fish, who oversees the Parks Bureau, has responded (read in full below) to League of American Bicyclists President Andy Clarke about … Read more
Getting to school. – Watch the video below – Several readers have shared an extremely inspiring video from Orlando that everyone should watch and share. It chronicles a student-run bike-to-school effort at Colonial High School in Central Florida that you just have to see to believe.