UPDATE: Several people in the comments below have shared that they feel this photo and my call for captions were inappropriate. I was very surprised at this reaction and had no intentions at all of making light of this crash. I appreciate the feedback and will take even more care with these decisions in the … Read more
The NW Bike Show was held at the Expo Center in North Portland.– Slideshow Below –(Photos: Jim Parsons) The Northwest Bike Show was held over the weekend out at the Portland Expo Center. Our correspondent Jim “K’Tesh” Parsons was there and shot a bunch of photos of exhibitor booths and attendees (watch his slideshow below). … Read more
(Photo © J. Maus) The Portland Police Bureau issued 384 citations and 31 warnings for violation of Oregon’s new cell phone law during the month of January. The law, which makes it a primary offense (meaning cops do not need any other reason to pull you over) to hold a cell phone to your ear … Read more
– What did the big quake do to Haiti’s transportation and urban infrastructure? And what was it like before? This photo essay tells part of the story. – Federal funding has been withheld from a controversial light rail project in the Bay Area after local organizations filed a Civil Rights Act complaint stating that the … Read more
First annual NW Bike Show comes to the Expo Center Sat. and Sun. The weather in Portland is gorgeous — clear and sunny. Perfect biking weather. Check out the events below and chime in with a comment to share your adventures with us. What are your plans? Friday, February 19th 9:30pm – late: Dropout Bike … Read more
View of NE 82nd showing walkers and new barrier wall.(Photo: Elly Blue/Flickr) On Wednesday, we brought you news of the first “communique” from newly formed activist group The People’s Department of Transportation (PDOT). Their video featured on-the-street interviews and commentary that was critical of a new wall erected by the Oregon Department of Transportation in … Read more
Coming soon to a bike boulevard near you.– Watch video below – With Mayor Sam Adams’ recent announcement that he hopes to find $20 million for bike projects in Portland’s Green Streets program, you might be wondering what exactly a green street is. Today I came across a video (watch it below) on the City’s … Read more
SmartTrips decal outside a cafe in St. Johns.(Photo © J. Maus) The Transportation Options Division within PBOT has released a report on their 2009 SmartTrips Business program that focused on North and Northwest Portland. In a survey about the program’s effectiveness filled out by 72 (out of the 192) businesses involved in the program, 68% … Read more
This week’s featured job opportunity comes from Beaverton’s own Yakima Products, Inc. The local purveyors of all things car-top are seeking a Business Manager. For detailed information including duties, benefits and how to apply, here is the link: Category Business Manager, Top-of-Car — Yakima Products, Inc.
Kipp Crawford and his mom Jean.– Video Below –(Photo: PPB) The Portland Police Bureau is handling the November fatality of 32-year old Kipp Crawford as a homicide and they have just announced a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case. At a news conference today (watch video below), PPB Detective Bryan … Read more
A pilot project in San Francisco will replace two parking spaces with a patio.(Photo: RG Construction)
The Travoy from Burley. Eugene, Oregon based Burley Design is set to debut a new product called the Travoy. According to Burley sales guy Steve Strickland, the Travoy is a “commute trailer” and it will be shown to the public for the first time at the FrostBike trade show in Minnesota this weekend. Strickland said … Read more