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In the past few days, several readers have contacted me about some interesting graffiti near the Hollywood Transit Center in Northeast Portland (image below). Somehow, a determined and bike-loving artist/vandal managed to scrawl three bicycles and the words “Public Transport” on the barricade that separates traffic on Interstate 84.
A ride that was organized to pay homage to a legendary bike race in Belgium, has now become a legend of its own.
Rodney Arreguin has pled guilty to numerous charges, including assault of a woman on a bike in Northeast Portland. Back in December, Katie Hughes was riding her bike in Northeast Portland when a man in a car drove up beside her, pushed her to the ground, robbed her, threatened to kill her, and then sped … Read more
Kristin Dahl with Travel Oregon facilitated a session on recreation.(Photos © J. Maus) As I mentioned in my previous story, participants in today’s Oregon Bike Summit broke off into brainstorming sessions today that were focused around three topics: transportation, recreation, and industry. Their mission? To determine the top five priorities for action in each of … Read more
Groups brainstormed and discussed priorities for action. (Photos © J. Maus) The real heavy-lifting of the Oregon Bike Summit happens in the break-out sessions. This morning the 200 nearly attendees selected from four topical sessions. Then, after a lunch that featured an overview of the national Safe Routes to Schools program and a keynote from … Read more
PUMP’s Roger Louton — talking with Oregon State Parks Trails Coordinator Rocky Houston — used the Summit to get some answers abouta trail building project he’s involved in.(Photos © J. Maus) One of the most important functions of the Oregon Bike Summit is an opportunity for advocates to meet with key partners and decision makers … Read more
Bikes Belong Executive Director Tim Blumenthal(Photos © J. Maus) Few people in the bike world have a longer, more diverse, and impressive resume than Tim Blumenthal. He’s a former bike journalist, he led IMBA into new territory and helped them become a force on the national advocacy scene, he is the consummate industry insider, and … Read more
U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer addressed the Oregon Bike Summit this morning.(Photos © J. Maus) U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer opened the Oregon Bike Summit today by outlining three steps bike advocates can take to help spur the movement toward a bike-friendly America. Blumenauer referred to Oregon as the “cycling epicenter of the U.S,” and said that, … Read more
Summit attendees gathered for an inspiring set of speeches.(Photos © J. Maus) The Oregon Bike Summit got officially underway last night with a healthy (and inspiring) dose of perspective. Attendees gathered in the ball room Red Lion Hotel on the Columbia River (the I-5 bridge loomed in the background) and heard a speech by mountain … Read more
Paul Adkins, from Bike Friday in Eugene, rides in Northeast Portland.Slideshow below(Photos © J. Maus) Before the opening keynote and dinner of the Oregon Bike Summit, Roger Geller from PDOT and Scott Bricker from the BTA led summit attendees on a bike tour of Portland. Ride participants included Hill Abell (Board President of the International … Read more
(Photo © J. Maus) This afternoon, over 50 bike advocates from across Oregon will kick-off the third annual Oregon Bike Summit with, what else, a bike ride. The kick-off ride will work up their appetites for a feast of an agenda that’s jam-packed with an impressive slate of speakers, interesting breakout sessions and workshops, and … Read more
New bike parking at City Hall.(Photos © J. Maus) The City of Portland has added 12 parking spaces in front of City Hall to accommodate visitors and employees who arrive by bike. Two sets of three staple racks each have been installed on both sides of the building’s plaza at the SW 4th Avenue entrance.