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Bricker returns to lobbying role at Vehicular Homicide hearing
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
The Monday Roundup
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
Anti 12-lane CRC rally: Slideshow and open thread
View of the crowd from atop the Morrison Bridge.-Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus) A large and energetic crowd showed up for the CRC Opposition and Alternatives Rally held in Waterfront Park today. They were energized by a long list of speakers ranging from Portland City Councilor Amanda Fritz to Republican Washington State Senator Don Benton. … Read more
Massive turnout at “De Ronde”
The fabled Lion of Flandersled the riders out of NorthwestPortland this morning.-Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus) Portland’s unsanctioned spring classic, the third annual De Ronde van Oeste Portlandia, attracted an estimated 600-700 riders today. They were treated to a gorgeous day with clear blue skies and temperatures well into the 60s. They started this morning … Read more
Karl Rohde no longer on BTA staff
Karl Rohde at the National Bike Summit back in March. (Photos © J. Maus) Karl Rohde is no longer on the staff of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA). Rohde was the BTA’s Government Relations and Public Affairs Director. Late this afternoon I received several phone calls and emails about the news after Rohde sent out … Read more
Weekend Guide and Open Thread
Joe Kurmaskie will rally the crowdson Sunday in support of alternativesto the 12-lane CRC.(Photo © J. Maus) It’s shaping up to be a beautiful weekend. Which is a good thing, because there are some compelling reasons to get out there and ride. The big event of the weekend is the Build Less Bridge CRC Opposition … Read more
Guest editorial: Riding with courtesy in a city of bikes
Roger Geller(Photo © J. Maus) [Editor’s note: This guest editorial was written by Roger Geller, Bicycle Coordinator for the City of Portland.] “What does it mean to be exemplary? To me it means the two “C’s” of cycling: Courtesy and confidence.” In the past week I’ve been noticing harbingers of spring: flowering magnolia, daffodils in … Read more
New company takes pedal-powered delivery to the next level
B-Line co-owner Kathryn Racine-Jones astride one of her company’s delivery vehicles.(Photos © J. Maus)
NY Times says: Bring a bike when you visit Portland, in any weather
“Visitors will find that special bike-crossing signals and bike lanes highlighted in bright green help to guide traffic in the most complicated intersections. Breaking up a ride with a stop at a cafe or a pub adds to the pleasure.” – Matt Furber, New York Times Portland’s bike-friendliness earned prominent billing in the Escapes section … Read more
Eugene shifts position, no longer opposes Idaho Stop bill
One surprise at the Idaho Stop bill hearing two weeks ago was outright opposition from an unexpected quarter — the city of Eugene. BikePortland obtained a copy of a letter in opposition from Lee Shoemaker, Eugene’s bicycle and pedestrian coordinator, outlining his concerns with the bill’s effect on road safety, particularly for young people on … Read more
Jobs of the Week
We’ve had a great mix of job opportunities listed on the BikePortland Job Listings this past week. You can make bikes, sell bikes, or help the City of Portland get more people on bikes. What recession!? Learn more at the links below: Sunday Parkways Volunteer Coordinators — City of Portland Bureau of Transportation Framebuilder — … Read more