Morrison Bridge improvements taking shape
A look at the new lane for bike and foot traffic on the Morrison Bridge.
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The Monday Roundup
High speed rail; homeless Hummers; Berlin fixie ban; traffic in India; traffic in Indonesia; the gender gap; genetics; walking; playing in the street Hang on to your hats, folks, there’s a lot of news this week. – A NY Times Op-Ed speculating that Detroit, with its disappearing population and wide, empty streets, could be transformed … Read more
Holiday Weekend Open Thread: Share your bike fun
Whatever you do, make sure there’s plenty of water involved.(Photo © J. Maus) It’s the big Fourth of July Weekend… what type of bike adventures do you have planned? Saturday is the start of the Tour de France with the much-anticipated comeback of a guy named Lance Armstrong (perhaps you’ve heard of him?). For those … Read more
A look at TriMet’s role in MAX ad campaign flap
“I think there are some big leaps being made here with regard to the ad’s message being misleading or in some way endangering cyclists. The ad poses a question. How people interpret it or act on it is not up for TriMet to determine.”— Becky Witt, Public Information Officer for TriMet As the debate continues … Read more
Well-known local activist killed while riding in Virginia
Bonnie Tinker(Photo: Just Out) 61-year old Portland resident Bonnie Tinker, was killed yesterday while riding her bike on the campus of Virginia Tech. Tinker was attending a Religious Society of Friends conference when the incident occurred. According to The Roanoke Times, she was struck by a dump truck and died on the scene. The Oregonian … Read more
Jobs of the Week
We’ve had a great selection of jobs posted this week. Check out more info here: Transportation Public Advocate — Office of Mayor Sam Adams Part-time Bike Mechanic — Waterfront Bicycles Category Business Manager (Top-of-Car) — Yakima Products, Inc.
Volunteers needed for first-ever City of Tigard trail user counts, surveys
A view of the Fanno Creek Trail in Tigard.(Photo © J. Maus) The City of Tigard is gearing up for their first-ever trail user count and survey. The counting effort will take place over five days in September and volunteers are needed. According to City of Tigard planner Duane Roberts, a manual count and a … Read more
Photos, impressions of new bike corral on SE 28th at Ankeny
New bike corral installed yesterday in front of Crema at the corner of SE 28th and Ankeny.Slideshow below – (Photos © J. Maus)
City brings bike boulevard plans to neighborhoods
City is rolling out public outreach process for more bike boulevards.(Photo © J. Maus) The City of Portland is about to embark on a series of open houses to inform neighborhoods about their bike boulevard plans. The Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is busy planning and designing 15 miles of new, low-traffic streets throughout the metro … Read more
Editorial: Marketing campaign asks the wrong question
I really hoped to ignore this story, but now that word about it has spread I sort of have to (unfortunately, a mere Twitter update didn’t suffice). A local web marketing/consulting firm has plastered a MAX train with the question: “Should cyclists pay a road tax?” The company says they’re doing this campaign to demonstrate … Read more
TriMet re-opens portion of I-205 path
Entrance to transit station and multi-use path at SE Division Street.(Photo: TriMet)