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CDC says U.S. transportation system needs health check-up
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a series of recommendations on how to improve health through transportation policy. The report is a resounding endorsement of the current stance of the U.S. Department of Transportation and of local and national advocacy groups and government agencies that are calling for an increased focus on … Read more
Your Big Bike Weekend Guide
Grab some friends and head north into Vancouver for the Ride Around Clark County on Saturday.(Photo: VBC) Here you go folks. Some great things to do on a bike this weekend. We’ve got a themed ride, a century, mountain bike trail work parties, a time trial and a whole lot more. Friday (4/30) 8:30 pm: … Read more
It’s no joke: Portland Business Alliance honors bike advocates
At their Annual Meeting at the Oregon Center Ball Room on Tuesday morning, the Portland Business Alliance gave a special award of recognition to some unlikely members. The PBA — long a thorn in the side of city bike planners (and others) for their positions on bike projects — gave their Transportation Award to two … Read more
Getting schooled by lawyer Ray Thomas
Ray Thomas(File photo from a news conference in 2008 © J. Maus) “We have a mutant status on the roadway.” That’s one way lawyer Ray Thomas tried to describe the often confusing and misunderstood legal standing of people who walk and bike on the streets of Oregon. His comment came during a special edition of … Read more
Finally, a meaningful statement on the TriMet tragedy
Stephanie Routh of the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition at an Eye-to-Eye campaign event in 2009.(Photo © J. Maus) The leader of the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition, Stephanie Routh, has written a guest column in The Oregonian that provides a meaningful and important perspective on the recent TriMet bus crash that killed two people and injured three others … Read more
The Pedouins are coming!
The Harrison Family: Bill, Amarins, Cheyenne, Jasmine & Robin. What’s not to love?!(Photo courtesy of Harrison family)
Middle fingers don’t lead to productive dialogue and other lessons from my road rage interaction
When too close leads to up-close.(Photo © J. Maus) The other day riding home from work I had an interesting interaction. I was riding my bike up N. Mississippi Ave. just past Widmer Brewing (map) when I noticed a big car door swing open ahead of me. Without making a sudden move, I positioned myself … Read more
A look inside Travel Oregon’s bike tourism marketing campaign
The big bike insert as it appears in May issue of Outside Magazine. At a meeting of the Oregon Bicycle Tourism Partnership in City Hall yesterday, Travel Oregon unveiled details of how cycling fits into their $1 million national marketing campaign. Cycling is one of three main pillars (along with outdoor recreation and, somewhat inexplicably, … Read more
Bike shop holds contest to design new logo
The crew at 21st Ave. Bikes needs a new logo. Make it awesome!(Photo © J. Maus) 21st Avenue Bicycles in Northwest Portland needs some help designing a new logo so they’ve launched a contest to see which local designer can create the best one. The designer of the winning logo will see their work all … Read more
New bike racks just the start for Hillsdale Town Center
The first customer of the new racks (yes, she’s hugging it).(Photo: Dave Johnson) The Hillsdale Bicycle Coalition — who we introduced you to back in October — is celebrating their first real victory. Last Friday, crews installed three bike racks in front of OM Base Yoga in the Hillsdale Town Center (which happens to be … Read more
Metro secures easements to extend Fanno Creek Trail near Tigard
Beaverton resident Jim Parsons on the Fanno Creek Trail.(Photo © J. Maus) Metro has acquired rights for a trail easement across two properties in central Tigard that will allow them to add length to the popular Fanno Creek Greenway Trail. It’s not a huge piece of the trail, but it helps close a glaring gap … Read more