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Tomorrow’s meeting will likely be packed as the fate of $24 million hangs in the balance.(Photo © J. Maus) Active transportation advocates will be listening closely to Metro’s 17-member Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation (JPACT) when they meet tomorrow morning. Based on proposals currently on the table, JPACT’s vote on how to set parameters … Read more
Cover of Joyride Mia Birk, the woman who fought in the trenches to put biking on the map in Portland back in 1990s, is now gearing up to promote her new book, Joyride: Pedaling Toward a Healthier Planet. Joyride is Birk’s first foray into the publishing world and she’s doing it with the help of … Read more
I got a tip from a reader about a traffic safety situation that more people should be aware of. Erik Isaacman, who runs Inner Gate Acupuncture witnessed the aftermath of a severe collision* on Friday (7/2) in front of his shop on the corner of SE Ankeny and 14th. Isaacman says the person on the … Read more
“If implemented, this project could cause significant potential harm to soils, water, and wildlife.” — From letter signed by members of Restore Mt. Hood Coalition “This will attract more riders to Oregon, increasing tourism dollars in the area. This list of benefits goes on and on… the impact will be minimal.” — Michael Whitesel, member … Read more
New racks have been installed in downtown Tigard.(Photo: WTA) Remember Tigard? It’s a great little town about 10 miles southwest of Portland. Back in January we held a great Get Together event at a pub right alongside the Fanno Creek Trail. The room was packed with advocates, city staffers, and even a few politicians. Today, … Read more
People negotiate the Broadway Bridge closure this morning.-Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus) Today was the first major test of a two-month closure of the Broadway Bridge. The bridge is closed due to streetcar track construction until September 3rd, however it remains open to biking and walking traffic. This morning, I heard from streetcar crews on … Read more
Opening day at Rapha’s New York City Cycle Club.(Photos: Rapha) Rapha, the premium ‘performance roadwear’ brand from the U.K. whose North American headquarters have been in Portland since 2008, has set up a temporary retail space in New York City they describe as a combination of gallery, shop, and café. Serving as a ‘pop-up store’ … Read more
Flyer for viewing parties at Migration Brewing.(PDF via Scribd) Love it or hate it, it’s Tour de France season! That means pubs and cafes throughout Portland are showing the big race so those of us without cable can catch all the action with fellow racing fans. Below is a list of viewing locations in no … Read more
Here’s the news that caught our eye this week: – Gasoline use is on the rise again in the Pacific Northwest. – San Francisco’s bike infrastructure construction is still in limbo even after the four-year long injunction was lifted by a judge. This article explains it all. – Colorado bicycle advocates are actively taking on … Read more
(Photo © J. Maus) Been another crazy week here on the site. After you’ve caught up with all the stories and great comment threads going on, I know a lot of you have big bike adventures planned. As per usual, this post is meant for you to share your plans. It’s the Fourth of July … Read more
The City of Vancouver might have eliminated their bike program (they’ve also dissolved their transportation department as well), but it takes more than budget cuts to keep grassroots bike activism down. Non-profit group Bike Me! Vancouver, the Fort Vancouver National Trust, and the City of Vancouver have partnered up to provide bike parking at the … Read more
Roopal Patel(Photos: Elly Blue) Roopal Patel, who was hired as the first ever Finance Director of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance back in April 2009, has decided to leave the organization. Patel becomes the fourth BTA director-level staffer to have either resigned or be fired in the past year. Rob Sadowsky, the BTA’s new Executive Director, … Read more