An ode to the joy of Portland and Bike Happy Hour
This week is Swap & Share Night so bring your t-shirts, stickers, pins, and patches.
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Monday Roundup: Guerrilla bike marathon, RTOR, bike lane removal, and more
The best stories we’ve come across in the past seven days, from sources you can trust.
Six years ago, 33rd Ave residents asked the city for a bike lane on their street
They ultimately got the bike lane. Sort of. It’s complicated.
Design revealed for advisory bike lane on SW 40th
This design has vast potential in southwest so we’re watching its deployment closely.
Here’s how PBOT says they ‘dropped the ball’ on NE 33rd
A veteran staffer says they’ve learned hard lessons and will work to restore trust from all sides.
PBOT won’t enforce bike lane parking on NE 33rd as it ‘cleans up’ removal mistake
A letter sent to residents makes the existing bike lane almost meaningless.
Weekend Event Guide: Fall colors, warehouse sale, sausage fest more
All the best things to do by bike this weekend.
The morning after: A look at media coverage of 33rd Avenue
Local media loves a trend story. And unfortunately PBOT’s trend isn’t great for bikes.
Video: Giving NYC’s bikeways the crosstown test
It’s one thing for a city to have a marquee bike project here or there — but it’s another thing entirely to get people across town by bike on a connected network that is legible and safe. During my recent trip to New York City, I had to get to Williamsburg, Brooklyn for a story. … Read more
See you at Bike Happy Hour later today
Meet at alternate location – across the street at Ankeny Tap & Table.
Portlanders stand in front of truck to prevent bike lane removal
Protestors beat back an attempt to remove the bike lane. For now.
PBOT plans to remove new bike lanes on NE 33rd
The reason appears to be that insufficient notice was given to the neighborhood.