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One hour, 22 citations at Clinton street stop sign (updated)

(Photo © J. Maus) The Portland Police Bureau sent three motorcycle cops to SE Clinton Street this morning to observe and enforce stop sign compliance at 34th and 21st Avenues. According to Traffic Division Lieutenant Bryan Parman, the “enforcement mission” (a.k.a. sting) came after his office received a complaint via email last week from a … Read more


New shop hopes to stoke e-bike revolution

The eBike Store openedlast week in North Portland.(Photos © J. Maus) Opening a new retail business in the midst of an historic economic downturn isn’t exactly a safe bet, especially when there’s not a very big existing market for your product. But that didn’t stop Wake Gregg from opening Portland’s first all-electric bicycle store, The … Read more


City refutes pedicab owner’s allegations

Pedicab company operator Ryan Hashagen.(Photos © J. Maus) Last week, we published an interview with Portland Cascadia Pedicabs owner Ryan Hashagen. In it, Hashagen shared serious concerns about new policies being crafted by the City of Portland’s Revenue Bureau that would bring pedicabs under regulation for the first time. Hashagen told BikePortland, and many other … Read more


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The Monday Roundup

The economics of stop signs; the toll of riding drunk; “blue gold;” job sprawl; free bikes for all; friendly robots Time for the news. – New U.S. research findings quantify the impact of air pollution on life expectancy. Another recent study found that low birth weight is linked to exposure to pollution. – Mayor Adams … Read more


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Weekend Guide and Open Thread

Bunnies on bikes(Photo © J. Maus) Thanks to BikePortland intern J.R., we have a bunch of new events posted. And just in time, as the seasonal event explosion is beginning. Here are some of the weekend’s highlights. Grease up your chain and get out there! – There used to be a pub crawl every year … Read more