Cell phones and bikes — like riding blind!(Photo © J. Maus) Since Oregon enacted their new cell phone law on January 1st, many people have asked me if it applies to people riding bicycles. My previous opinion was that it doesn’t, but a closer look at the law now has me less certain — and … Read more
Graphic from the Too Po’ Fo’ Alice event website. As a reaction to the high price of tickets for the BTA’s Alice Awards & Auction fundraising gala, a group of well-meaning Portland bike activists have announced their own version — the “Too Po’ Fo’ Alice Potluck.” On the event’s Facebook page, organizer of the potluck, … Read more
“The combined estimated direct and indirect costs of losses attributable to cell phone use while driving on City business = $283,554 to $1,039,698 annually.” — From a City risk assessment report on the use of cell phones while driving The City of Portland is taking Oregon’s new cell phone law one step further when it … Read more
Here’s the news that caught our eye this week: – The ballooning recall of Toyota models with sticky accellerators has cast light on the reluctance with which the auto industry responds to safety issues. – While many of our Portland readers were at City Hall to rally and attend the new bicycle plan hearing, the … Read more
Carnage awaits at the Chariot Wars event.(Photo © J. Maus) This year’s Mini Bike Winter is shaping up to be one of the best ever. The event — which tries to capture the fun and creative culture of Portland’s beloved Zoobomb community — features parties, competitions, and this year, even a panel discussion. Mini Bike … Read more
“The plan calls for spending approximately $600 million to…” — From a story published today by the Portland Tribune The myth that the City of Portland’s Bicycle Plan for 2030 comes with a $600 million price tag continues to spread among various media outlets, despite the fact that the plan commits the city to no … Read more
The scene at Mt. Tabor during the 2008 Mt. Hood Cycling Classic.(Photo © J. Maus) The Mt. Hood Cycling Classic, a major, multi-stage road race that draws top professional athletes from all over the country, is set to return to Portland in 2010. The six-stage race will begin with a prologue on June 1st at … Read more
Covered bike parking? Free bike bells? Thumbs waaay up!(Photo © BikePortland/2006) The Portland Trail Blazers will pass out 6,500 custom-branded Blazer bike bells at tonight’s home game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Bike-riding fans will also enjoy a new roof over their head at the arena’s main bike parking area. Charlie Burr, from the Blazers … Read more
Michelle Poyourow at the Tweed Ride.(Photo © J. Maus) Confirming a rumor first published by the Portland Mecury on Wednesday, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance has announced that Advocacy Manager Michelle Poyourow is leaving the organization. In a blog post published today, the BTA wrote:
“We’re Portland, we lead the nation in bicycling because that’s how we roll!” — Mayor Sam Adams in his State of the City address today Portland Mayor Sam Adams delivered his State of the City speech to the City Club of Portland today. In it, he addressed many of the issues facing Portland. His largest … Read more
Dar k blue = cycle tracks.(Graphic: Metro) U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced that funding decisions for their stimulus minded Transportation Investments Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program will be made no later than February 17th. To refresh your memory, last fall Metro submitted a TIGER grant request for $98 million in active … Read more
