“The use of cell phones is increasing so much that we have to get a handle on it now.”— Ginny Burdick (D-Portland) After several years of trying, the Oregon Legislature has passed a law that will make the use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle illegal. House bill 2377, sponsored by Rep. Carolyn … Read more
Erik Olson (L) and Dan Powell of Portland Design Works.(Photos © J. Maus) It’s been almost a year since we first reported on Portland Design Works. The company was started by Erik Olson, a former general manager of Wisconsin-based bike accessory juggernaut Planet Bike. Olson has since brought on another ex-Planet Bike staffer, Dan Powell, … Read more
Artists rendering of bike/ped facility underneath in a two-bridge, “stacked” configuration.(Graphics: CRC)
On average, Amsterdam residents use bikes more than cars.(Photo: Tom Miller) Industry news publication Bike Europe reports today that, in Amsterdam, people use their bicycles more per day on average than their cars: “The bicycle is the means of transport used most often in Amsterdam. Between 2005 and 2007 people in the city used their … Read more
Mini-bike jousters compete for victory at third annual Stumptown Joustdown event held at Colonel Summers park Saturday.– Slideshow below/Gallery –(Photos © J. Maus)
“Over reliance on automobiles can have adverse impacts on public health, both through lessened physical activity and from increased pollutants.”— from the bill’s description of the Office of Livability U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar, Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has released the full text of the federal transportation bill. Calling it the “Surface … Read more
Portland leads the way, smart growth pays, road rage crackdowns, PR problems and solutions, Critical Mass for cars, Thomas Edison and fixies, the demise of the rest stop, trikes in Scappoose. – Portland is held up on the Huffington Post as a national example for our climate initiatives — particularly our bicycle-friendliness. – Portland’s city … Read more
It was a (car)free-for-all in North Portland yesterday.Slideshow below/Gallery(Photos © J. Maus) Sunday Parkways made a triumphant return to North Portland yesterday when thousands turned out to take advantage of 7.5 miles of carfree streets. Amid bright, warm sunshine and periodic rain showers, they came out on roller skates, on foot, and by every type … Read more
Lots to see and do.(Photos © J. Maus) I know Sunday Parkways in North Portland starts in a matter of hours, but if you’re just waking up on Sunday morning, here are a few things to remember. Get out and stretch your legs The parks (Kenton, Arbor Lodge, and Peninsula) are where most of the … Read more
Rolling through Peninsula Park at last year’s event.(Photos © J. Maus) This Sunday is the North Portland edition of the City of Portland’s Sunday Parkways event. Compared to last year, Sunday’s event will be much larger, with two loops and over 7 miles of closed streets and organizers tell us there are also a lot … Read more
Ben Ramsdell in April.(Photo by Elly Blue) The Oregonian reported earlier this week that Ben Ramsdell, the man who was seriously injured after being intentionally run down by Johnny Escwheiler on SE Clinton nearly two years ago, will receive a $100,000 from Eschweiler’s insurance company. Escwheiler — who underwent a temporal lobotomy at age 25 … Read more
[This is part of our ongoing Pedalpalooza coverage. See all our reports and photos here.] When Rev Phil (left) comes along, you never know what to expect.– Slideshow below/Gallery –(Photos © J. Maus) Last night, a hearty group of Portland bike fun elders headed north to Vancouver to bid aloha and pay respects to our … Read more