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Here’s the news that caught our eye last week: – The Centers for Disease Control estimate that in the U.S. the cost of motor vehicle crashes is over $99 billion per year—that’s $500 for every licensed driver. – New York City has settled a nearly $1 million lawsuit brought by people who had been arrested … Read more
The ride heads down Alder, en route to a zombie-infested Pioneer Square.(Photos © J. Maus) Kidical Mass made its return to Portland in fine style on Saturday. The turnout was small (just a handful of families), but the group was fun and friendly. We met up under the colorful fall leaves of the South Park … Read more
TriMet now has a road map to improved safety. Will they follow it?(Photo © J. Maus) On Wednesday, the TriMet Task Force on Safety and Service Excellence released its final list of recommendations. The task force was put together following a tragic incident back in April where a TriMet bus operator drove into five people … Read more
The Mobile Bike Service Station built by Portland-based Metrofiets.(Photo courtesy of North Natomas TMA)
Intersection of Farmington Road and Kinnaman in Aloha. Portland might be 0-2 in getting a major bike project funded through the Obama Administration’s TIGER grant program, but there’s reason to be excited on a regional level. Like I mentioned yesterday, the Aloha-Reedville area in Washington County won a $2 million grant to help them embark … Read more
With high volumes of cars and bikes,Broadway needs our attention.(Photos © J. Maus) No street in Portland has gotten more attention on this site over the years than Broadway; and it doesn’t look to be ending any time soon. Before I get into some current bike safety issues that exist on the street, let me … Read more
Chris Smith and his “Transit Appliance”.-Watch video below- Transportation expert, blogger, and citizen activist extraordinaire Chris Smith unveiled his new “Transit Appliance” at the Rail-volution today. The new device is simple but has potential to be extremely effective. With a $179 device, some open data, and a wi-fi signal, Smith’s Transit Appliance (could use a … Read more
New, wider bike lane on SE Hawthorne.(Photos © J. Maus)
Velo-city Global will be an opportunity to learn more from our neighbors in Vancouver B.C..(Photo © J. Maus) Big news from our neighbors to the north in Vancouver, British Columbia. They’ve been selected to host Velo-city Global, a major international cycling conference that hasn’t been held outside of Europe since 1996 This is big deal … Read more
Eastbound on Hawthorne as you approach SE Grand Ave.(Photo © J. Maus) Several readers have emailed with questions about the cement barricades and other barriers on the eastbound Hawthorne Bridge viaduct as it approaches Grand Ave. Some of you thought it might be a pilot project for a new separated bikeway. Unfortunately, that’s not the … Read more
HUD Deputy Secretary Ron Sims at the Portland Hilton this morning.(Photo © J. Maus) An unprecedented partnership between federal agencies was on full display at a press conference this morning on the 23rd floor of the Portland Hilton. The occasion was the announcement of a $2 million federal grant for Washington County through the Obama … Read more
Gorgeous fall riding (get it while you can).(Photo © J. Maus) After a several weeks of what seemed like non-stop bike events, this weekend’s guide is comparatively light, accompanied by a damp forecast. Is it the calm before the storm? Probably yes, in more ways than one. Friday, October 22nd 10:00am-4:00pm: Walls of Pride Join … Read more