Senator Jim DeMint Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) introduced an amendment last night that would prohibit funding of “bicycle routes” and paths from the economic stimulus package that’s working its way through Capitol Hill right now. According to staffers in Representative Earl Blumenauer’s office who are following the bill closely, Sen. DeMint’s amendment was supported in … Read more
Veer movie poster. Veer, a feature length documentary film that focuses on Portland bike culture, made it’s world premiere at the Victoria Film Festival last week. The screening was the first time the film had been seen outside of Portland. Victoria resident Lauren Warbeck was at the premiere. She wrote via email that so many … Read more
[This is the second (and final) part of our In-Depth report by Libby Tucker on how bikes fit into Portland’s streetcar plans. Read the first installment here.] Yesterday, we left off with a discussion about bikeway and streetcar track design in the Pearl District. Mia Birk, a former bike coordinator for the City of Portland … Read more
If you’re looking to work at a bike shop in Portland, a great opportunity was just listed on the BikePortland Job Listings. Learn more about it here: Salesperson/Mechanic — Veloce Bicycles
Cross-section detail of new bike/ped improvements on Morrison Bridge.(Currently, there is only a 5-foot sidewalk.) An estimated $3.2 million project to improve the bike and pedestrian facilities on the Morrison Bridge — that was first identified in 1994 (yes, 1994) — is finally set for construction. Today I confirmed with Multnomah County (they own the … Read more
“The development of this type of network will dramatically boost bicycle use beyond the City’s nationally-leading levels. The benefits to the City of bicycle use are dramatic.”— an excerpt from the city’s request for federal funding bike boulevards The City of Portland’s Office of Government Relations recently released their 2009 Federal Legislative Priorities. The 25-page … Read more
Libby Tucker [Publisher’s note: This article is by BikePortland’s In-Depth reporter Libby Tucker. Tucker is a freelance journalist whose stories have been published by the Associated Press, MSNBC.com, The Oregonian, and others. She was most recently a staff writer for the Daily Journal of Commerce where she covered transportation, construction and energy. She is also … Read more
A bottle of “Commuter Cuvee”.(Photo: Mike Quetel) When you drink the newly released “Commuter Cuvee” pinot noir by Grochau Cellars, you’ll not only raise your spirits, you’ll raise money for bike safety. The new wine is the work of Portland-based winemaker and bike lover John Grochau, with help from his distributor Casa Bruno. BikePortland reader … Read more
Yesterday we unveiled our first video advertisement. The idea with this new program is to approach select local businesses that have an interesting product/service/idea to share and then create a short film about it (the film is created under our direction and we will never use canned, promotional footage). We then run the video on … Read more
Metro Council President David Bragdon.(Photo © J. Maus) Thursday at Metro, councilors are sure to get an earful when they host a public hearing on the contentious Columbia River Crossing project. The topic will be Resolution No. 09-4023, which Metro describes as: “For the Purpose of Expressing a Sense of The Council on the Number … Read more
Marcy Cauthorn gives “Pinky” a powdercoat.– Watch video below –(Paid advertisement) Clark Brooker built his powdercoating business by painting custom chopper motorcycles. But, being based in SE Portland (at 3714 SE Powell), he can’t ignore how many bicycles he sees around the neighborhood. Sensing an opportunity, Clark (and his son Brad who works with him) … Read more
How’s this for last-minute plans? John Cardenas, president of the Portland Guadalajara Sister City Association (PGSCA), asked me last week if I’d like to join them on an upcoming trip to Guadalajara. They’re leaving Tuesday of next week and one of the agenda items for the trip is to share information about bikes in Portland.