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Intextication; more “resisting arrest”; slowing growth; failed bike lanes; the true cost of driving; coffeeshop on the Hawthorne; make your own bike bell Time for the news roundup, folks: – A bad sign for the bike economy? Trek has furloughed 300 employees from one of its plants. – Is “intextication” the new drunk driving? – … Read more
New bikes await customers in Tony Pereira’s SE Portland shop.(Photo © J. Maus) The City Club of Portland is set to host a special edition of their Friday Forums series entitled, “It’s All About the Bike”. The City Club is a Portland institution that began nearly 100 years ago and whose members read like a … Read more
Weather need not be an impediment to thewell-prepared. (Photo © J. Maus) It’s nearly the weekend — and I’ve heard rumors of sun as well as reports of thunder, lightning, and hail. Last weekend’s rain and high winds didn’t keep everyone indoors — hopefully your errands, visits, and bike fun won’t be deterred by any … Read more
PBOT will remove and then reconfigure these racks on NW 13th atPNCA. They will also add 13 more. (Photos © J. Maus) Mayor Adams can tick an item off his list of promises to fulfill in his first 100 days as Mayor. Adams’ office has announced the first of four new bike corrals that will … Read more
Asha Laura Whittle.(Photo: Asha Laura Whittle) Asha Whittle’s story could have been tragic. Judging from the nature of the collision (she and her bike were dragged across the intersection), photos taken at the scene, and comments from police and other first responders, when I first reported about her crash earlier this month, I expected that … Read more
The (very) long-awaited bike and pedestrian improvements to the Morrison Bridge will begin construction next week. In the plans are a 15-foot wide shared path that will be added (only) to the south side of the bridge (it will be a two-way facility), from SW Alder Street to SW Naito Parkway on west side and … Read more
[Update, 10:50am: According to a comment from Karl Rohde of the BTA, the work session has been delayed for a few weeks.] The BTA’s Karl Rohde, seen here on the steps of the capitolearlier this week.(Photos © J. Maus) The House Transportation Committee has scheduled a work session for the Idaho Stop law proposal (HB … Read more
We had another great opportunity listed on the BikePortland Job Listings this week. B. Spoke Tailor (formerly Joyrider Clothing), the new bike clothing line from California-based Nan Eastep, is looking for a sales rep in the Portland area. Learn more about it here: Bike Clothing Sales Rep — B. Spoke Tailor
(Photo © J. Maus) Karl Rohde, the BTA lobbyist who is working on a bill in Salem that would allow bicycles to treat stop signs as yields (known as the “Idaho Stop law”), tells us that the fate of the bill hangs in the balance. (The bill received its first committee hearing yesterday). According to … Read more
Gateway Green supporters gather at the north end of the property during a site visit in February.(Photo © J. Maus) The folks behind an effort to transform a 35-acre parcel of land between the I-84 and I-205 freeways in East Portland into an urban, off-road biking oasis called Gateway Green, will unveil a “Bicycle Concept … Read more
The Bike Exchange on SE Division If you love finding good deals on vintage and classic American and Euro bike parts, you’ll be happy to hear that The Bike Exchange (4937 SE Division) is all set to host a bike swap meet this Sunday. It’s the first of five such events that shop manger Tom … Read more
Author Jeff Mapes (R) speaking with the BTA’s Scott Bricker at the 2009 National Bike Summit.(Photos © J. Maus) Author and senior political reporter for The Oregonian, Jeff Mapes, will be at Powell’s Books tonight to talk about his new book, Pedaling Revolution. Mapes is riding a wave of excellent reviews and buzz about his … Read more