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Trails and how they (don’t) cross bigroads is likely to be one of many topics we’ll discuss.(Photos © J. Maus) Our Get Together in Tigard this Wednesday (1/27) is shaping up quite nicely. We’ve got a slew of interesting folks joining us and there will be no shortage of important issues, projects, and big ideas … Read more
Notice that little sticker? It just might help people be a bit more vigilant when turning.(Photo: VigilantVelo.com) It’s always nice to hear from old bike industry acquaintances, especially when they’ve crossed over into the non-profit advocacy world. One such name from my past is Raymond Galang, co-founder of (legendary website) MTBR.com and Roadbikereview.com. Raymond dropped … Read more
“We are not opposed to expanding the wildlife area, but feel strongly Pioneer Orchard trail should remain open.” — Tom Archer, director of advocacy for the Northwest Trail Alliance The Portland Parks and Recreation Bureau will hold a public open house tonight to unveil a new trail plan for Powell Butte Nature Park. Off-road cycling … Read more
Headlines like this don’t exactlyencourage folks to walk more.(Screen shot from KGW-TV) A spike in traffic collisions over the weekend highlights the urgent need for traffic safety improvements across the Portland area. On Friday, two Franklin High School students were hit while walking in a crosswalk near their school. According to the Police Bureau, the … Read more
Here’s the news that caught our eye this week: – Another voice has joined the chorus pointing out that the federal government can create more jobs by building public transit rather than freeways. – The 2010 Winter Olympics will be in Vancouver, BC, and the big question on the minds of many is how to … Read more
Washington County CommissionerDick Schouten.(Photo © J. Maus) Washington County Commissioner, former Alice B. Toeclips Award winner, and active bike advocate Dick Schouten is running (or should I say riding) for what the Beaverton Valley Times refers to as “Washington County’s top job.” Schouten announced his intentions to run for the position of chairman of the … Read more
Screenshot from KGW.com. The Columbian was at the sentencing hearing for Antonio Cellestine at the Clark County Courthouse in Vancouver today. According to their report, Cellestine was sentenced to 5 years in prison for driving his car into 50-year old Gordon Patterson back in September. A commenter who was at the hearing today, said Cellestine’s … Read more
A scene from the 2005 event.(Photo © J. Maus) Exciting news from the Northwest Trail Alliance: On Sunday, February 28th they’ll host the Portland Bike Swap Meet at Sandbox Studios (same place we had BikeCraft) in Northeast Portland. Here’s a blurb from the event announcement: Got some great bike stuff to sell? Or are you … Read more
Mel Rader of Upstream Public Health speaks at PSU today.(Photo © J. Maus) A quick note about a few events on the horizon that explore how transportation policy impacts the environment, public health and social equity. Today at noon (sorry for late notice), Mel Rader of Portland-based health advocacy organization Upstream Public Health will speak … Read more
This week’s job opportunity is for somebody with accounting and human resources skills in the retail field. Controller — SRG
Gordon Patterson(Photo: Vancouver Public Schools) The man who hit and killed Vancouver high school teacher Gordon Patterson as he rode his bicycle in a bike lane along St. Johns Boulevard will face sentencing tomorrow (1/22) at the Clark County Courthouse. Antonio Cellestine, 18, has entered a plea bargain in the case. The City of Vancouver … Read more
