The Trek Stop: A Qwik-e Mart for bikes?
James Thomas of the Bicycle Design blog introduces us to the “Trek Stop”, a convenience store for bikers… (Photos courtesy of James Thomas/Bicycle Design)
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Track event will raise funds for injured racer
Zak Kovalcik competing on the day of his crash.Velodrome in May 2007.(Photo: Ed Norton) Friends and supporters of local racer Zak Kovalcik are rallying after a crash last week left him with a broken collarbone. Kovalcik is unable to work while his medical bills (from this and a previous racing injury) pile up. Kovalcik, a … Read more
Independence from oil: Advocacy groups launch ‘Gas Free Fridays’ campaign
Campaign logoLarger version here (PDF) The Portland-based Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has joined onto a campaign with bicycle advocacy groups from New York City, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C., to help launch Independence from Oil Day. The effort will kick off this Friday (July 4th), and the idea is garner media attention while calling … Read more
Updated: Cars create (temporarily) carfree Last Thursday
[Updated at 8:02pm on 6/30 — see end of story.] Two cars created a carfree zone on Alberta Thursday night.More images(Photo: Stephen Upchurch) In a brilliantly ironic bit of activism, two strategically placed cars helped created a three-block stretch of carfree streets during last week’s Last Thursday event on Alberta Street. The event was first … Read more
Trucks now rolling with side underrun guards
A City of Portland tanker truck with new side underrun guard.More images(Photos © J. Maus)
Portland won’t give up on bike-share system
“There are a lot of [bike-sharing] systems out there and we really want to pick the best model.”–Shoshanah Oppenheim, transportation policy aide for Commissioner Adams With the announcement last week that the City of Portland has canceled their search for a bike-sharing vendor, some are wondering what’s next in Portland’s public-bike future. Far from giving … Read more
Blumenauer unveils his ‘Gas Price Relief Act of 2008’
Rep. Blumenauer at this morning’s press conference.Video below(Photos © J. Maus) Ending speculation since the announcement on Friday, U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer was in Portland this morning (sans bowtie) to deliver some “straight talk” about energy policy and unveil a bill that will help cure America’s ailing transportation policies. Expensive oil and gas prices, he … Read more
Slideshow: Sun and fun at MCBF
Scott Nowicki displayshis style and skill.Slideshow below(Photos © J. Maus) Those who were brave enough to confront the freakishly hot weather at the Multnomah County Bike Fair on Saturday, were rewarded with a fun and fitting end to Pedalpalooza. While some were happy to enjoy the two-wheeled ambiance with a nap in the shade, others … Read more
Weekend open thread: Share your bike fun
Ahhh, summertime in Portland(Photo © J. Maus) The big Multnomah County Bike Fair is happening today at Colonel Summers Park (SE 17th Ave & Belmont). Will you be there? There’s also a benefit silent auction of photographs from the Cycle Seen exhibition. It’s at the SE Division location of Stumptown Coffee (4525 SE Division) and … Read more
TriMet clarifies why they required riders with bikes to disembark
“At rush hour, expecting to board a train with a bike is a less dependable option than locking a bike at both ends of the trip, bringing on a folding bike, or traveling at a different time.”–Colin Maher, TriMet TriMet’s bike programs manager Colin Maher has taken the time to look into the incident that … Read more
TriMet security still saying, ‘No hook, no ride’
[UPDATE: Please see this story (posted at 5:35pm) for TriMet’s clarification of this incident.] (Photo © J. Maus) After over a year, and following clarifications from TriMet staff, their contracted security personnel are still allegedly telling some people that they cannot board a MAX train unless a hook is available. Back in April of 2007, … Read more
Blumenauer will announce gas price relief proposal in Portland
What sort of mystery legislation does Mr. Blumenauer have up his sleeve?.(Photo © J. Maus) On Monday morning, U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer will be in Portland to announce legislation that he says will provide immediate relief from high gas prices. A statement issued today from Blumenauer’s office says that, “Although there is no silver bullet … Read more