‘Rapid flash beacons’ coming soon to a crossing near you
Rapid flash beacons, which have been very effective in evaluations in Florida, will help Portlanders cross busy streets.(Photos: Stop Experts, Inc.)
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PBOT eyes over $7 million in bike projects for next year
PBOT is looking into a new cycle track on N. Williams as part of $7 million in bike projects next year.(Photo © J. Maus) The Portland Bureau of Transportation is fleshing out a list of bicycle projects worth an estimated $7 million they hope to roll out between July 2010 and June 2011 (FY 2011). … Read more
From soup to duct tape: What’s new at BikeCraft V
A little something to fight the chill.(Photo © J. Maus) BikeCraft V is right around the corner. The daylong affair on Saturday, December 5 from 10am to 5pm, will be an unprecedented gathering of bike-themed, Portland-made arts and crafts. Since we announced the event, we’ve had over 35 crafters sign up to participate, including old … Read more
New Fed policy would fund more bike projects around transit stops
(Photo © J. Maus) The Obama Administration has taken a solid step in matching their “livable communities” rhetoric with action. A new proposal from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) would increase the radius around transit stops and stations where bicycling and walking infrastructure could be funded. The proposal showed up last Friday in the Federal … Read more
The Monday Roundup
Portland-based Blind Pilot, shown here playing at KBOO studios, is hitting the big time.(Photo © J. Maus) Here’s the news that caught our eye this week: – The US government is crossing bureaucratic boundaries to create policies (and funding) aimed at creating complete streets around transit hubs. – After a tight race, Mike McGinn, who … Read more
Crash costs Cameron Cross Crusade Crown
Mud at Barton Park.(File photo © J. Maus) In a thrilling final race of the 2009 Cross Crusade series yesterday, Molly Cameron (Portland Bicycle Studio) took her one point series lead over Sean Babcock (Team S&M) into the end of the final lap. According to a report by Pat Malach in VeloNews, Cameron crashed trying … Read more
Cross Crusade crown will come down to final race
Molly Cameron (in foreground) will battle with Sean Babcock this weekend.(Photo © J. Maus) The final race in the 2009 Cross Crusade will happen Sunday at Barton Park in Estacada. For two competitors, Molly Cameron and Sean Babcock, the race will determine who walks away with the coveted title of overall series champion. Cameron (Portland … Read more
Aaron Tarfman returns home after thoughtful sojourn
We’re glad you’re home Aaron. Aaron Tarfman, who had been missing since Tuesday has returned to his home in Southeast Portland. He’s safe and sound and was not aware of the extreme amount of concern that his absence caused among many in the community. Aaron had written a “Farewell letter” on his personal website and … Read more
Job of the Week
Another interesting bike-related job opportunity has been listed on the BikePortland Job Listings this week. This one looks like a flexible part time gig for enthusiastic cycling writers. Check out the details below. Bike Bloggers — ZOTTA
Streetcar or cycle tracks: Putting bike funding into perspective
900 miles of bikeways or 15 miles of streetcar?(Photo © J. Maus) Here are some interesting numbers to help put the funding for bicycle infrastructure in Portland — as laid out in the Bicycle Plan for 2030 — into perspective. According to estimates from PBOT, the full “build-out” of the plan (meaning to complete all … Read more
New on Portland’s cyclocross scene: Dog racing
How fast is your dog?(Photo © J. Maus) If you’ve attended a cyclocross race in or around Portland, you probably noticed that there are nearly as many dogs as bikes. For some reason, there’s a huge cross over between dog lovers and ‘cross lovers. Now, one local race organizer plans to make the dogs part … Read more
Join us for an evening with PBOT’s Roger Geller
Get to know Mr. Geller.(Photo © J. Maus) We’re excited to announce the latest in our occasional “An Evening With…” series of live interviews. Next week, on Wednesday November 18th, we’ll host PBOT’s #1 bike guy Roger Geller (and all of you!) at Plan B (1305 SE 8th Ave, map). The event will give you … Read more