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It’s been a while since we last added new titles to the BikePortland Bookstore. In the meantime, some new books have been released, most notably local author Jeff Mapes’ Pedaling Revolution, and many more old, good ones brought to our attention. A selection of newly featured titles is below.
“The US has big economic problems. But they have been made worse, and harder to resolve, by a half-century in which, at federal urging, the country was misbuilt.”— Christopher Caldwell, The Weekly Standard Reflecting on Obama’s address to congress last week (in which he said that America “cannot walk away from” the automobile), columnist Christopher … Read more
The joys of walking, breastfeeding while driving, overcrowded bike parking, the case against homeownership, school choice in Japan, and more… – The Oregonian profiles a Vancouver woman who switched from driving to taking the bus when gas prices went up last year — and kept riding even when they dropped again, even though the bus … Read more
This is the northeast corner of NW 9th and Lovejoy.(Photos by Marion Rice) This morning around 8:45 a woman riding her bike in the bike lane down NW Lovejoy was right-hooked as she attempted to cross NW 9th. According to Marion Rice, who was on the scene just minutes after the collision took place, the … Read more
This beauty from Mitch Pryor (MAP Bicycles) took home “Best City Bike” honors at NAHBS in Indianapolis over the weekend.(Photo: NAHBS)
Friday (2/27) North Freaker “Dutch” on his tallbike.(Photo © J. Maus) Critical Mass A celebration of bicycle traffic on the last Friday of every month. North Park Blocks (NW Park and Couch, by the elephant) Meet at 5:30, ride at 6:00pm Freak Friday! North Freak is a collective for people who love freak bicycles, such … Read more
“Our hope is to find funding to backfill the Safe Routes program…but we can’t guarantee that.” — Catherine Ciarlo, transportation policy advisor for Mayor Adams Mayor Adams made his first State of the City address at the City Club in downtown Portland today. According to a report just published by the Portland Tribune, he apologized … Read more
“… it’s less about the number of lanes, per se, and more about the impact on the community.”— Scott Bricker, executive director of the BTA This week’s decision by City Council to authorize Mayor Adams to vote in favor of a 12-lane Columbia River Crossing bridge has sparked outrage among many Portlanders. Several comments here … Read more
Portland builder Aaron Hayes is in Indianapolis for NAHBS this weekend. He earned the “Best New Builder” award last year.(Photo © J. Maus) The North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) (that was hosted by Portland in 2008), may have moved to Indianapolis this year, but Portland builders will still make an impact. The event, which … Read more
With the voting in of six new board members at their monthly meeting earlier this week, the Portland United Mountain Pedalers (PUMP) are set to embark a new era of off-road advocacy. These new board members mark a significant turning point for PUMP, a group that some advocates for more off-road riding opportunities in Portland … Read more
The CCC’s retail location on NE Alberta.(Photo © J. Maus) The northeast Portland-based Community Cycling Center has won a grant for a project to help them “understand cultural and economic barriers to bicycling.” According to a statement from the CCC, the project will help them perform a needs assessment to better understand the “unique cultural … Read more
New York City has a plan to radically transform Broadway at 7th Ave. near Times Square.(Photo courtesy Streetsblog)