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Time for the news roundup… Right wing radio, comparing bikes to guns, a bike bell orchestra, alternatives to asphalt – The New York times calls for people to take the high road while riding bikes. Interesting meditation. Are we losing the PR war? Does it fall on us to change our behavior? – BikePortland contributor … Read more
Does this qualify as awesome Alberta architecture?(Photo © J. Maus) There’s a ton of fun bike stuff to do this weekend. I’m too tired to list it all right now, but if you check the Shift Calendar you’ll be off to a good start. I’ll be escorting my lady to the BTA’s Alice Awards Saturday … Read more
“This is an opportunity for the bicyclists to start contributing to our roads… everybody needs to contribute to what’s there… if there were not bicycles we wouldn’t need bicycle lanes.” — Rep. Wayne Krieger Representative Wayne Krieger (R-Gold Beach) wants everyone who owns a bicycle in the state of Oregon to pay a mandatory, $54 … Read more
The front cargo area on the “Joe Bike” is very versatile. The upper rack can be removed and it also comes with the traditional, Dutch-style wooden box.Retail price is $1599.(Photos: Joe Doebele)
As expected, the Columbia River Crossing Project Sponsors Council made their recommendation today that the new I-5 bridge be built with 12 total lanes. Here’s more from the Portland Business Journal: “The Columbia River Crossing Project Sponsors Council…wants six lanes in each direction for the replacement bridge, which would also offer bicycle and pedestrian lanes … Read more
[Publisher’s note: This story was published yesterday on Page Two, but since it’s so darn beautiful outside right now, and because this is such a great resource, I thought it needed a bit more attention.] Screenshot of RubbertotheRoad.com River City Bicycles’ Rubber to the Road guidebooks have long been a popular way to learn about … Read more
The Springwater Corridor Trail will get some much-needed TLC this summer.(Map of project boundaries courtesy of the City of Portland)
Bike boulevard infrastructure, like this bike turn median in Southeast Portland, will get a major funding boost thanks to a Metro committee.(Photo © J. Maus) Yesterday was a big day for Metro and for non-motorized transportation advocates around the region. Between decisions on how to spend funds from the federal stimulus package (I’ll report on … Read more
Bikers and walkers take advantage of a temporary protected lane on Naito Parkway.(Photos © J. Maus)
Two great opportunities were listed this past week on the BikePortland Job Listings. Portland Pedal Power is looking for a bicycle operator for their human-powered delivery business and Pedaltown Media Inc. (that’s us!) is looking for a news intern. Learn more at the links below. Member-owner / bicycle operator — Portland Pedal Power, LLC. BikePortland … Read more
Rep. Wayne Krieger is one of the bill’s sponsors. Four members of Oregon’s House of Representatives have put forward a new bill that would require all bicycles in Oregon to be registered. House Bill 3008 would establish a “bicycle registration and licensing system.” The bill would also create new offenses for altering bicycle serial numbers … Read more
Steve Brown sees a new opportunity to build a velodrome in Portland.(Photos © J. Maus) Remember Steve Brown? He’s the independent businessman-turned-advocate who has spent the last two years trying to get a new velodrome built in Portland. After taking his vision for a velodrome public in December of 2006, Brown admirably worked his idea … Read more