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Jobs of the Week

This week’s featured job opportunities could soon have you teaching cycling in Eugene or working at one of the more innovative shops in SE Portland. Bicycle Safety Education Instructor, Eugene — Bicycle Transportation Alliance Staff Mechanic — Joe Bike


City’s Bike Advisory Committee steps back from Saltzman proposal

Download BAC letter (PDF) The City of Portland’s Bicycle Advisory Committee — a 13 member group that advises the City on “bicycle-related matters” — has released their letter in response to Commissioner Dan Saltzman’s Bike Plan funding proposal. The BAC initially intended to draft a letter in support of Saltzman’s idea (after he pitched it … Read more


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Saltzman’s bike plan amendment: Thoughts and reactions

“We’re certainly looking at it and we’re looking at some other options too.” — Catherine Ciarlo, Transportation Policy Advisor for Mayor Adams As City Council gets set to pass the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 tomorrow, there will be a buzz in the air about whether or not Commissioner Saltzman’s bike plan funding proposal will … Read more


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Ask BikePortland: Do I have to put my foot down at stop signs/red lights?

Do you have to put your foot down?(Photo © J. Maus) This week’s “Ask BikePortland” comes from Daniel Knutson. Mr. Knutson, 52, wrote in to express his frustrations at getting a ticket from a Portland Police Officer a few months ago for doing a “track stand” at a stop light. On September 19th, Knutson says … Read more


Saltzman: Amendment would “jumpstart” bike plan funding — UPDATED

Commissioner Saltzman and his chief of staff Brendan Finn at tonight’s BAC meeting.(Photo © J. Maus) Portland City Commissioner Dan Saltzman made a rare appearance at the City’s Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting tonight in order to present his idea to raise up to $1 million per year to help pay for projects in the 2030 … Read more