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Traffic Division Captain weighs in on bike lane case
Despite appearances, that bike lane continues through the intersection.(Photo © J. Maus) We’ve got more reaction and analysis on the infamous disappearing bike lane decision. First, a quick review: Carmen Piekarski was right-hooked by a woman driving a car while biking through an intersection. Multnomah County Judge Pro Tem Michael Zusman ruled that the person … Read more
City announces dates, locations for 2010 Sunday Parkways
Can’t wait!(Photo © J. Maus) The City of Portland has announced dates for four of their five Sunday Parkways events they’ll host in 2010. Here you go: May 16 – Northeast Sunday Parkways connecting Wilshire, Fernhill, Alberta, and Woodlawn Parks June 27 – North Sunday Parkways connecting Peninsula, Arbor Lodge, and Kenton Parks July 18 … Read more
Is it illegal to ride in Waterfront Park after hours? — UPDATED
Notice of Exclusion written to Matt Cleinman for trespassing in Waterfront Park. – Larger version (90kb jpg) – At 4:30 am this morning, a Portland Police officer issued a Portland man a notice of exclusion and warning for trespassing because he was riding his bicycle through Waterfront Park while the park was closed. Matt Cleinman, … Read more
At TRB, wonks are celebrities (and they wear funny ties)
Spotted at TRB 2010.(Photo: Robert Rescot/Twitter) The Transportation Research Board is wrapping up their Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. this week. For the uninitiated, the TRB’s mission is to “promote innovation and progress in transportation through research.” Our own Elly Blue attended (along with about 11,000 others) last year and dubbed it the Great Transportation … Read more
A cordial invitation to Portland’s Tweed Ride
Rarely will there exist a chance of community riding in such a capacity as this. — From TweedPDX.com As we kindly mentioned back in November, it brings us great pleasure to share the splendid details of Portland’s first annual Tweed Ride which will commence at eleven o’clock in the morning on the 30th of January. … Read more
Imagine 1,200 sharrows ‘blanketing’ downtown Portland
A project currently on the shelf at PBOT would place markings like this (which happens to be in Seattle) every 100 feet on every lane on nearly every street in downtown Portland.(Photos © J. Maus)
2010: The Year of Transportation Safety in Portland (and beyond)
Tell City leaders your top safety concerns at upcoming summit.(Photo © J. Maus) 2010 is shaping up to be the Year of Transportation in Portland (and beyond). In December, we shared news that ODOT’s top guy in our region, Jason Tell, was pushing to make safety a higher priority. ODOT is also on a statewide … Read more
Weekend Event Guide and Open Thread
Rain and bike fun go together just fine. (Photo © J. Maus) A solid lineup of weekend events should ensure bike fun for all. Don’t mind the rain. And let us know what you’re up to by bike in the comments.
Racers young and old help OBRA toast 2009
The future of bicycle racing in Oregon.From L to R: Liz Cartwright, Brian Fawcett, Fiona Graham, Keith Fawcett, Hannah McDade, Grant McElroy, Naiqwan Pelman.(Photos © J. Maus)
Morrison Bridge bikeway project delayed until late February
Not quite done.(Photo: Adams Carroll) It was supposed to already be open, but Multnomah County spokesperson Mike Pullen tells us that the long-awaited bikeway improvements on the Morrison Bridge won’t be ready until late February. The project was originally slated for completion in mid-December of last year, but Pullen says the County’s contractor has submitted … Read more
PBOT preps projects for potential federal stimulus
A project to install more sharrows in downtown Portland could benefit from potential stimulus funds.(Photo © J. Maus) As lawmakers in Washington D.C. contemplate a second major federal stimulus bill, the Portland Bureau of Transportation is working on a list of projects that would be ready to go if and when funding becomes available. PBOT … Read more