New uphill bike lane on Mississippi is ready to ride
The new bike lane up the hill on Mississippi was installed this morning. (Photo courtesy of PBOT)
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Photo of the week: A bike path underneath a bridge (Updated)
A living example of an under-deck bike path in Roseburg, Oregon, at dusk. (Photo by Stephanie Noll)
New cycletrack on SW Broadway set to open Monday
PBOT’s initial drawing for proposed cycletrack on SW Broadway.(Photos © J. Maus) Mayor Sam Adams’ office has just announced that the new cycletrack on SW Broadway will open this Monday, August 31st, in a 2:00pm ceremony on the Portland State University campus.
Woman arrested after stop sign violation, question about ID
Broadway and Flint.(Photo © J. Maus) A woman was handcuffed and placed under arrest this morning after she was stopped for running the stop sign at NE Flint and Broadway when she asked the police officer if she was required to show identification. She was subsequently issued a citation and released. Jessica Jarratt, 37, the … Read more
Southern section of Springwater Trail to close until 2010
A section of the Springwater Trail will be closed for five months while the city works on a sewer project in the area. The city’s map of the trail closure and detour, from the project website.
Weekend Events Guide
Join a historical tour withlocal history mavenShawn Granton(Photo © J. Maus) Lots of opportunities for bike fun this weekend — depave a parking lot, trade an old bike for free breakfast, help out with a bike move, learn the history of youth hostels, and more. Friday, August 28 7:00am – 9:00am: Breakfast on the Bridges … Read more
Locally developed iPhone app keeps track of important bike info
Screen shot of Bike Quiver. An iPhone app just released yesterday could be a great tool in the war on bike theft. “Bike Quiver” was created by David Ross, an independent software developer who lives (and rides) in Portland. A serial number is the most important piece of information you’ll need to prove to the … Read more
Is this thing hot? What to do if you think you’ve found a stolen bike
Robert Pickett.(Photo © J. Maus) So you’ve seen a nervous-looking young guy riding a too-small high-end racing bike down the street with shoes that definitely don’t match the clips. Or maybe you found a bike stashed behind your garage. Or your friend saw your long-lost steed locked to a pole downtown. What’s the right thing … Read more
Series of web videos help explain CRC project
Screenshot from Nick Falbo’s animated presentation on alternatives to the 12-lane CRC.– Watch below- With the BTA flexing some muscle on the Columbia River Crossing project and a grassroots effort in opposition to a 12-lane bridge by Rising Tide Cascadia well under way, some of you might be curious about what other alternatives exist. Nick … Read more
Front baskets help get the job done at BikePortland
Jonathan’s camera quick-draw: a common sight around Portland.(Photo © Elly Blue) The front basket used to be a necessary part of any city bike setup, but it seems to have been forgotten over time with the rise of mountain and road bikes. But baskets are coming back — and in a wider array than ever, … Read more
Artcrank poster show coming to Portland in October
An event that bills itself as “A poster party for bike people” is set to make its Portland debut on October 1st. Artcrank began in Minneapolis in 2007 and has since expanded to other cities. The event is an exhibit of bike-inspired poster art from local artists. The posters accepted into each show — which … Read more
Man on a bike killed in Northeast Portland hit and run (Updated)
[Updated 8/28/09: The Portland Mercury is reporting that the victim was 52 year old James Earl Wagner. The Mercury also has photos of the intersection where the crash occurred, and commentary on the difficulty of walking and biking there.] Click for Google Map The Portland Police report that this morning at about 2:15 am, a … Read more