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“We know this route network will not materialize overnight. But then again, neither did the Interstate Highway System.”— Adventure Cycling’s Ginny Sullivan Calling it a “very big milestone”, backers of the U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS) are celebrating a key decision that sets a course for creating the largest official bicycle route network in the … Read more
Help scare up some votes this Friday (threats with a bloody chainsaw not advised).(Photo © J. Maus) Looking for another excuse to pedal around the city wearing your Halloween costume? Want to help remind folks to vote and help distribute (non-partisan) voter guides? Why not Trick or Vote by bike!? Trick or Vote is a … Read more
The Oregonian has the story (emphasis mine): A 21-year-old bicyclist was hospitalized early this morning after colliding with a pickup truck passing through an intersection, authorities said. The 7:05 a.m. crash affected rush-hour traffic for three hours. Authorities did not release the identities of the cyclist or driver.
[via Streetsblog and WashCycle] The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released results from a “first of its kind” national survey that was designed to gauge behaviors and attitudes about bicycling and walking.
This defunct freeway ramp serves as a reminder of Portland’s freeway-fighting past.(Photo: John Russell) “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”–philosopher George Santayana Much of the why Portland is a city where bikes, pedestrians, and transit can flourish, is because we have taken a stand against freeways. Two events coming up … Read more
Team Tron (complete with discs) sought to eliminate any riders without costumes. – Slideshow Below – (Photos by Jose Sandoval) Last weekend, the Cross Crusade race series held their annual Halloween weekend. For two days, Crusaders raced and romped around the Clatsop County Fairgrounds in Astoria fueled by beer and a hunger for fun that … Read more
Closed from 9-4 tomorrow.(Photo © J. Maus) Multnomah County has just announced that the Hawthorne Bridge will be closed to all users tomorrow (10/28) from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. According to Mike Pullen in the Public Affairs Office, the county needs to close the bridge to all users to repair a damaged, one-inch diameter … Read more
Kulongoski speaking at an event in Portland back in April.(Photo © J. Maus) At a press conference this morning in Portland, Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski unveiled more details about the ambitious climate change agenda he’ll pursue in the 2009 legislative session. The Portland Tribune reports that Kulongoski says climate change is, “the most important environmental … Read more
[via BlueOregon] AOL’s Lemondrop (an “edgy women’s lifestyle site”) has put together a list of the The 51 Hottest Politicians in America. #1 on the list is 32-year-old Oregon State representative Ben Cannon from Southeast Portland. I searched my archives and found this shot of him pedaling along the Marine Drive bike path in July … Read more
Suli Yu, with Voice of America, has finished his story on Portland’s bike scene.(Photo © J. Maus) Back in July, I mentioned that Suli Yu, a video journalist from the Chinese branch of the Voice of America was shooting a piece about Portland’s bike scene. Mr. Yu’s story will be broadcast on a weekly news … Read more
Jonathan Nicholas, seen here in Heppner, Oregon during the 2006Cycle Oregon.(Photos © J. Maus) Jonathan Nicholas, the author and journalist who is considered the soul of Cycle Oregon and who has shared his insider observations on Portland’s bike scene for over two decades, has decided to take a buy-out offer from The Oregonian and will … Read more
The city famously known for blaring horns, torrential traffic and crazy cabbies has become a national leader in creating livable streets. Leading that charge is Janette Sadik-Khan, head of the NYC Department of Transportation. Sadik-Khan is fast-becoming a rock star in transportation circles. Supported by effective advocacy, Sadik-Khan has begun to establish a new transportation … Read more