Here’s the news that caught our eye this week: – With the Olympics ending, the Vancouver mayor is hoping to keep some of the magic going—including the transportation measures that boosted foot and bike traffic, created a streetcar, and reduced downtown car traffic by thirty percent. – A round of major federal transportation infrastructure grants … Read more
Thieves broke into Cascade Cycling Friday night (2/26) and stole bicycles and parts. Cascade owner Ben Bartlett got in touch with us about the news this afternoon. He said the thieves smashed a front window and took several “precious rides.” Here are the bikes to keep a look out for: Surly Steamroller with 3-speed Sturmey … Read more
The Daily Astorian reports today that a Portland man is being accused of attempted murder for intentionally driving his truck into a man who was riding his bicycle on Highway 101 just south of Seaside back in November. Here’s more from The Daily Astorian: Stephan Joseph Fox, 23, was arraigned Thursday in Clatsop County Circuit … Read more
Riders on the new two-stage left turn facility at Weidler and Williams.(Photos © J. Maus) When you’re riding a bicycle, making a left turn across several lanes isn’t the easiest thing to do, especially for less-confident riders. To help make the maneuver a bit more pleasant, it’s sometimes helpful to do what traffic engineers refer … Read more
Made in Portland. Portland’s bike industry now includes a high-end carbon wheel builder. Corsa Concepts announced the official launch of their company today and founders Mark Duff and Greg Hudson say they offer a full line of carbon wheels (including a full carbon disc) designed for road, track, time trial, triathlon and cyclocross. Duff is … Read more
At the committee meeting last night. (Photos © J. Maus) Commissioner Nick Fish’s promise to improve and expand access for bicycles in Forest Park might be harder to keep than he expected. With emotions still raw over the construction of an unauthorized trail in a sensitive habitat area of the park, tonight’s meeting of the … Read more
It is Friday, the day we feature new job openings listed on the site from the past week. The good folks at Bike Gallery are looking for retail sales staff. Both full-time and part-time positions are available. For detailed information including duties and how to apply, here is the link: Retail Sales Staff — The … Read more
Commissioner Fish in front of a map of Forest Park at a roundtable discussion last April.(Photo © J. Maus) Exactly one year ago today, newly elected City Commissioner Nick Fish made a bold proclamation about the future of mountain bike access in Forest Park. Following an unprecedented groundswell of community enthusiasm and activism calling more … Read more
A breakout group at a BTA Advocacy Forum held in August.(Photo © J. Maus) Tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 in Northwest Portland, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance will hold the first of seven Member Forums. The BTA says this members-only event will allow their staff and board to discuss the issues that are “relevant and important … Read more
Location of collision. The Portland Police Bureau are investigating a collision that claimed the life of a woman last night as she tried to walk across SE 39th near Powell Blvd at around 6:20 p.m. last night. The woman was struck by someone operating a motor vehicle. Not many other details have been released yet, … Read more
Mayor Adams on the Eneloop.– Watch video below –(Screen grab from video taken by Mayor Sam Adams’ office) On Tuesday, representatives from Sanyo North America Corporation gave Portland Mayor Sam Adams an Eneloop electric-assist bicycle. The Eneloop made a big splash at the CES trade show in Las Vegas back in January, leading Treehugger.com to … Read more
Awareness of transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions is on the rise.(Photos © J. Maus) A new study by NASA and a bill passed by the Oregon Senate yesterday have at least one thing in common. They both sound the alarm that transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions (a.k.a. too many cars and trucks on the road) are harmful … Read more