“The transportation package passed today is the most environmentally progressive in Oregon’s history.”— From a statement by the Oregon Senate Democrats The Oregon State Senate has voted in favor of House Bill 2001 by a margin of 24-6. The bill, which backers say will create 4,600 jobs a year, did not include any changes from … Read more
As the work intensifies on Capitol Hill to re-write America’s next surface transportation bill, the lobbying is heating up to make sure it includes more money for biking and walking. As the prime pusher of pedaling in Congress, Rep. Earl Blumenauer will play an important role in making sure those who are writing the bill … Read more
Jennifer Dederich of Portland Pedal Power, a co-operative delivery and promotional services company.(Photos © J. Maus)
Nearby residents Gregg Lavender and Nikki Kress steal a kiss in the middle of Alberta Street last night.– Slideshow below –(Photos © J. Maus) Last night, warm weather and the onset of summer brought throngs of Portlanders out to enjoy their neighborhood and the riches of their City at the first carfree Last Thursday on … Read more
Want to be part of the team at an iconic local bike shop? Or how about a chance to volunteer for two great upcoming events? Check out more info on our latest job listing and volunteer opportunities in the links below: Sales Associate — Bike Gallery Volunteer — Cirque du Cycling Criterium Volunteer — Pedalpalooza … Read more
The official unveiling happens tomorrow, but I just came across the first photo of the new Zoobomb Pyle as it stands right now, fully installed, at the corner of 13th and W. Burnside. Behold… Artists Brian Borrello (L) and Vanessa Renwick (R) stand beside their work — Portland’s latest public art monument. (Photo: Kristin Calhoun/Regional … Read more
The BTA is making a last ditch effort to fix HB 2001. The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has sent out an action alert they hope will bring some much-needed change to the Governor’s transportation package that passed the House yesterday. House Bill 2001, which includes an $840 million list of earmarked highway projects, will be … Read more
Jim “K’Tesh” Parsons is always looking out to make your ride (or walk) safer and more enjoyable.-Slideshow Below-(Photos © J. Maus) It wasn’t long into a full day tour through Beaverton and Tigard that Jim “K’Tesh” Parsons needed to stop and get to work. We were riding on the path adjacent to Highway 26, just … Read more
The bike signal near where the collision took place.(Photo: PBOT) I got an email from reader and BTA Board Member Mary Roberts yesterday that I thought should be shared with others. It has to do with topics we’ve covered several times on this site — increasing bike traffic and riding with courtesy for others. Congested … Read more
If HB 2001 passes in its current form, highways in Oregon would get a major boost.(Photo © J. Maus) House Bill 2001 (text) passed through the Oregon House of Representatives today by a vote of 38-22 — just two votes more than it needed in order to get the required three-fifths majority. In floor testimony … Read more
Screenprints of bikes and bridgesby newcomer Ben Parsons Our annual BikeCraft Fair is a bazaar for local crafters to sell and showcase anything that they make by hand, in Portland, for and about bikes. Each year (we’re now on year five!) the fair gets bigger, with 40 vendors and hundreds of attendees crowding into our … Read more
The new bike parking, just minutes after it was installed.(Photo: Bryan Steelman) You’ve got to love local business owners like Por Que No Taqueria’s Bryan Steelman. In July 2007, when he wanted on-street bike parking in front of his first location on N. Mississippi, he didn’t wait for PBOT, he did it himself. Then, to … Read more