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An “ultra-hip bike culture effete” and her fashion accessory.(Photo © J. Maus) I noticed an interesting opinion piece in The Oregonian this morning that claims that the “newest local outdoor must-have fashion accessory” is the “walked bicycle.” In the article, author/journalist/bike commuter Lawrence J. Maushard of Southeast Portland, seems almost perturbed by the number of … Read more
State Fair Bike Parade flyer. The 148th annual Oregon State Fair (8/28 – 9/7) isn’t usually considered a venue to put Oregon’s love of bicycling on display, but this year might change that. Bikes will take center stage at the 2009 State Fair Bicycle Parade. Organizers say the reason for the parade is to, “get … Read more
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) is planning several “Advocacy Forums” later this summer. The forums are being held so the BTA can garner feedback and input on a variety of issues. In advance of the first event in mid-August, the BTA just released a survey asking the community what topics they’d like to discuss. When … Read more
Could this freshly paved section of NW Nicolai St, where railroad tracks used to be, become a new cycle track? (Note: This paved section is on a curb, above the roadway.)(Photo: Anonymous reader)
A sample route on byCycle.org. Someday, you’ll be able to type two addresses into your computer and get customized directions for traveling between them — by bike. The addresses could be in the same city, or across the country. You could choose between different kinds of routes, or find out how to transfer to the … Read more
I usually post several links to interesting bike news stories I come across each morning on my Twitter feed. But, if you don’t follow @BikePortland, here’s a few things you might have missed recently. “Diez was apparently incensed by Alan Simons carrying his 3-year-old child on a seat mounted on the back of his bike.”— … Read more
Looks nice, but advocates want a commitment that it will stay that way. As we reported last month, the new I-5 bridge design that has won most favor with Columbia River Crossing (CRC) project staffers and advisers is a “stacked” bridge with the bike and pedestrian path underneath. Below-deck bikeways have typically been shunned by … Read more
Many Portlanders get “active transportation” on the Eastbank Esplanade.(Photo © J. Maus) As part of their ongoing effort to identify and fund non-motorized transportation projects, Metro plans to submit a grant application for federal stimulus funding to the tune of $75 to $100 million. In an email about the news to Metro’s Executive Council for … Read more
PBOT plan drawings for bike and ped improvements to NW Naito Parkway under Steel Bridge. Big changes are coming to what is currently a very unfriendly intersection for anyone that’s not in a car. The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation recently received the final bit of funding for a $408,000 project that should drastically … Read more
How will you beat the heat?(Photos © J. Maus) If you’re out and about on two wheels today, remember to respect the heat. It’s hot out there (as if you didn’t know already) and it can make riding not only uncomfortable, but downright dangerous if you’re not ready for it. We hear a lot about … Read more
Lots of local news; Cash for Clunkers excites some, nauseates others; BikeSnob to reveal identity; roadblocks to getting to school by bike; taking the Sierra Club to task; rickshaws deprioritized in Dhaka; and much, much more. Here’s a selection of the stories that caught our eye in the last week: – It’s not looking good … Read more
Have a great weekend! Use this post to discuss your hot-weather riding this weekend. Not sure yet what you’ll be doing? Check out the featured events on our Weekend Guide, or for more bike fun see the always well-populated Shift calendar. I’ve already begun my weekend, taking a chunk of time off in the middle … Read more