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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
A fund to help pay for more bike boulevards will be doubled in the coming year.(Photo © J. Maus) With budget season heating up it’s time to delve into what the Bureau of Transportation has in mind for bikes in the coming fiscal year. Last year the budget was created in what Mayor Adams referred … Read more
Here’s the scoop on weekend events. Feel free to add your own and discuss your plans in the comments. Thursday, January 21 5:00pm – 7:00pm: Portland Car-Free Happy Hour Car-free by chance or choice? Professionally involved in transportation and livability? Just want to meet people? All are welcome to meet up at this monthly informal … Read more
BTA Advocacy DirectorMichelle Poyouorow at thecampaign launch.(Photo © J. Maus) The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has launched a new campaign to hasten progress on the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030. The campaign is called “Build It,” and with an emphasis on social media and a new blog at PortlandBikeNetwork.org, the BTA hopes it will put … Read more
