🚨 Please note: For the latest on the future of BikePortland, please read this update from founder and publisher Jonathan Maus.
Yesterday was quite a day. In the span of about two hours, we learned of Michael Jackson’s death, planned a ride (and had a blast), did three TV interviews, got mentioned in The Oregonian, and even got noticed by the New York Times. And this morning, the famous bike-blogger/comedian BikeSnobNYC came across that mention of … Read more
A bike only lane, compliments of Hoffman Construction Corp.–More images–(Photos © J. Maus) A few months ago, I shared a story of bike lane disrespect about how construction crews often have no regard for bikeways during their projects. Today, we have the complete opposite; a construction detour that goes above and beyond anything I’ve seen. … Read more
Ron Buel(Photos © J. Maus) [The following editorial was written by Ron Buel. Buel is a long time Portland transportation activist through his work with Riverfront for People. Back in November 2006, BikePortland covered his initiative to bury the I-5 freeway through Portland’s eastside. In this editorial, Mr. Buel shares his concerns that, despite intentions, … Read more
*Scroll down for ride report, photos and video Nice moonwalk Curt!-More images Video below-(Photos © J. Maus) The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is dead. This very sad news has led to respond with a bike ride, full of Michael Jackson music and memories. Meet at 6:30 at the Peace Garden above the Eastbank Esplanade … Read more
Enemies turned allies; Rep. McHenry (L) and Shane Cooper.(Photo: DeFeet) Remember Rep. Patrick McHenry? McHenry is a Republican member of Congress from North Carolina who, back in August of 2007, sharply ridiculed and mocked the bike commuter tax benefit when it came up in Congress as part of an energy bill. During a floor speech, … Read more
Steph Routh, executive director of the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition, speaks at the event this morning.– More images –(Photos © J. Maus) With the summer cycling season in full swing, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) and a host of partners kicked of another year of their Eye to Eye safety campaign at a press conference near … Read more
Lincoln Restaurant tries to lure in passing cyclists.(Photo © J. Maus) To accomodate what is probably Portland’s busiest bikeway through a commercial district (outside of downtown), the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation is set to install two more of their on-street bike corrals on N.Williams. According to Sarah Figliozzi with PBOT, the new corrals … Read more
Bikes in Forest Park.(Photo © J. Maus) The efforts by the Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA, formerly the Portland United Mountain Pedalers) to thaw relations with Portland Parks and Recreation (PP&R) and the Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) in order to hasten increased access for bikes in Forest Park are moving faster than I can keep up … Read more
Shaun Deller’s hats are back! Pedalpalooza culminates this Saturday (6/27) with the infamous, one-of-a-kind Multnomah County Bike Fair. I know, you’re sad because that means eleven long months of waiting for next year will commence — but, you can keep the spirit alive, and remind yourself and the world of your love for bike fun. … Read more
The LightLane product projects a bike lane behind you. Remember back in January, when the web was abuzz about an interesting product idea called that would let you project a bike lane behind your bike with lasers? It was called LightLane, and back then it was just a neat entry into a design competition. Now, … Read more
To make way for the Portland-Milwaukie light rail project, the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation is drafting a new Concept Street Plan for the South Waterfront district. As part of that plan, some major changes are coming to SW Moody Ave. Among them are a new, two-way cycle track facility. Art Pearce with PBOT … Read more
Oberstar this morning. U.S. Congressman Jim Oberstar (D-MN) has thrown down quite a gauntlet in his public standoff with the Obama administration about the prospects of a new transportation bill. Oberstar released his bill earlier this week (he’s Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) and he (and other House members) has rebuffed Department … Read more