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The BikeStation in Long Beach, California.(Photos © J. Maus) A reader sent over a story from Marketwire that I thought was a very good sign for biking in America. Tech Coast Angels (TCA), “the largest angel investor group in the United States”, has decided to invest $500,000 in Bikestation. Bikestation — which is now a … Read more
Dress up for a hoppin’ good time this Sunday.-Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus) Continuing a proud tradition that started in Portland in 2004, this Sunday (4/12) bikers all over the city will don their best bunny costumes to help ring in Easter and the spring season. My family and I have taken part in the … Read more
Front page of The Columbian newspaper today. U.S. Congressman Brian Baird (D-WA) is featured in a front page story in today’s edition of The Columbian newspaper expressing his concerns about the “fiscal reality” of the new I-5 bridge (the story is only available in their print edition). Echoing a sentiment shared by economist Joe Cortright … Read more
“Due to continued declining transportation revenues, the County has decided not replace that transportation planning staff position in the near future. Regrettably, a consequence is that we are unable to staff the Bicycle and Pedestrian Citizen Advisory Committee, and it will be suspended until further notification.”— Jane McFarland, Multnomah County Tranportation Planner in an email … Read more
At a meeting in City Hall last night, Parks Commissioner Nick Fish (in suit in upper left corner) learned more about urban mountain biking issues from a host of experts and advocates.(Photos © J. Maus)
BTA veteran Doug Parrow will help bolster legislative efforts in Karl Rohde’s departure.(Photos © J. Maus) I got in touch with BTA executive director Scott Bricker today to ask him about how their recent shift in personnel would impact their 2009 legislative agenda. On Friday, I reported that the BTA’s government relations and public affairs … Read more
On Saturday I pulled up to the bike parking near the northwest entrance to Powell’s Books on Couch and noticed this sweet, hand-knit bike rack cozy. I have no idea who made it but I’d love to see more of these (especially on those angular new staple racks on the transit mall). Check it out … Read more
If you missed Sunday’s CRC rally in Waterfront Park, Dan Kaufman from CrankMyChain! CycleTV has put together a video with 7+ minutes of footage (watch it below).
Universal Cycles storefront at NW 18th and Thurman.(Photos © J. Maus) Universal Cycles in northwest Portland has committed $10,000 a year for the next five years in order to help push local advocates and community leaders into creating more singletrack mountain bike trails in Forest Park. Universal general manager Mike Doolittle told me this morning … Read more
Tim O’Donnell’s widow, Mary O’Donnell, had these buttons made for the hearing. Last Friday, just two days after he relieved former BTA lobbyist Karl Rohde from his duties, executive director Scott Bricker was down in Salem filling his former role as the organization’s chief lobbyist. Bricker presented the BTA’s position on their proposed Vehicular Homicide … Read more
Cheap car floodgates open; Republicans who ride; Cheap bikes from China; True nature of our road system revealed. Good thing it’s sunny out. Here’s the news: – India’s Tata Nano — the small, super affordable “people’s car” — has hit the streets and the showrooms. – The US highway and trucking lobby has asked the … Read more