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People riding on the Eastbank Esplanade.(Photo © J. Maus) The Urban Trail Fund, a new grant program that was included in the state transportation bill (HB 2001) passed in 2009, will officially open for applications today. ODOT will award $970,000 this year to a maximum of four projects. Only one application is allowed per city … Read more
[This story was written by BikePortland contributor and Beach School parent, Chris Sullivan] The Bike Fairy greeted kids at Beach School on Friday.(Photos: Chris Sullivan) A few years ago, bikes were forbidden at Beach School in North Portland. Here’s a snip from the school’s 2002-03 family handbook: “Bicycles, Skateboards, Roller Skates, etc… Due to the … Read more
Here’s the news that caught our eye this week: – Attempts to stop the BP oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico have failed, and officials are now saying that it may continue gushing all summer or longer; it’s also now being called the largest environmental disaster in US history. Here’s how engineers say it … Read more
Here’s an idea: Let’s make Crater Lake carfree one day each summer!(Photo © J. Maus) Since we launched the Big Ideas for Biking in Oregon contest last week I’ve been amazed at all the fantastic entries you’ve all sent in. Since I plan to pick the winning idea and two runner-ups on Tuesday, I thought … Read more
Red area shows location of ‘Going Green’ corridor. Note Willamette River in lower left and N. Interstate Ave (MAX line) on the right.
Matthew Vilhauer (nude) was arrested on June 19th 2009, a few hours after this photo was taken.(Photo: Not sure but it was my camera) It’s been nearly a year since Matthew Vilhauer was arrested for indecent exposure for riding his bike naked in downtown Vancouver (Washington). He hoped yesterday’s jury trial would be the end … Read more
Here come the available positions posted to BikePortland’s Job Listing Service for this week. One for a full time sales go getter at the recently relocated Cyclone Bicycle Supply in Northwest Portland. The other is a part time position with internationally recognized local heroes, Alta Planning who are seeking a computer know-it-all. Sound good? Follow … Read more
Horse mounted cops survived budget process, bike mounted cops didn’t.(Photo © J. Maus) With the passage of the budget yesterday, a rare opportunity for the Portland Police Bureau to add bike patrol officers has passed us by. A proposal by the Police Bureau that surfaced back in January would have cut the PPB’s Mounted (horse) … Read more
Streetcar and bike parking in South Waterfront.(Photo © J. Maus) Last week, Metro Council approved funding for the South Waterfront Transportation Management Association (TMA). The new TMA will be funded to the tune of $300,000 (half from Metro, other half matched by neighborhood businesses and residents of the area) over three years and is set … Read more
Watch out. This could be your assassin.(Photo © J. Maus) On June 1st, a new game is set to hit Portland’s streets. It’s called ‘Bike Assassin‘ and despite its sort of scary name, it sounds like a lot of fun. The game is being organized by a guy calling himself “The Big Cheese”. According to … Read more
Williams is getting repaved. Any opportunity to repaint with a wider bikeway?(Photo © J. Maus) In May 2006, a quick-thinking Bureau of Transportation employee, Jeff Smith, got a phone call from a maintenance crew leader who was about to re-stripe the southern end of N. Vancouver Avenue. The street had been repaved and the crew … Read more
Shift puts the fun in bike fun.(Photos © J. Maus) I’m really looking forward to our Get Together tonight. We’ll be at Plan B (1305 SE 8th) from 5:30 to about 8:00 (in the back patio if the weather stays dry) talking about Shift and getting the lowdown on Pedalpalooza 2010 (which starts June 10th!). … Read more