An update on ‘Metrofiets’, the Portland-made bakfiets
Jamie Nichols is a metal fabricator and a partner in “Metrofiets”, a new company that is building a bakfiets-style cargo bike in Portland.(Photo © J. Maus)
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Chris Smith officially certified for public campaign financing
Chris Smith.(Photo © J. Maus) City Auditor Gary Blackmer has just issued the official notice (full text below) that Chris “Citizen” Smith has gathered the requisite signatures and donations in order to qualify for public funding of his campaign to grab a seat on Portland’s City Council. By March 6th, Smith will be awarded $140,150 … Read more
Help the BTA craft their legislative package
Those doors (to the Capitol in Salem) lead to better biking.(Photo © J. Maus) Each legislative session the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) puts together a package of bike bills that they take to Salem and try and make into new laws. To help them create this package and establish their priorities, they rely not only … Read more
Memorial sign bill fails; Senator Metsger responds
“The cascading effect of others with equally well intentioned objectives to use the right of way for their expressions is something that we must be mindful of.”–Oregon state Senator Rick Metsger For the second time in a row, the roadside memorial sign bill (HB 3623) has failed reach passage by the Oregon legislature. After it … Read more
Banished bollards mean better biking on Bryant Bridge
ODOT crew member Heath Hansen removes a bollard on the Bryant Bridge.(Photos © J. Maus) This morning ODOT maintenance crews removed the bollards at the entrance to the Bryant Street Pedestrian Overpass. This little known bridge is a key link between the Piedmont and Arbor Lodge neighborhoods in North Portland and it provides a safe … Read more
BTA: Appeals court says SK Northwest must build trail
A trail to nowhere, for now.(Photo © J. Maus) The BTA reports great news in the ongoing saga of SK Northwest and their battle against building a key piece of trail across their property on the Willamette Riverfront just south of OMSI. The BTA’s Michelle Poyourow writes on their blog that the Oregon Court of … Read more
Roadside memorial signs bill stalls in Salem
Senator Rick Metsger, shown here in a file photo, has not supportedthe bill.(Photo © J. Maus) The only bicycle-related bill in the abbreviated legislative session in Salem is on life support. HB 3623, which would allow bereaved families to request (and pay for) the installation of a “roadside memorial sign that commemorates a bicyclist or … Read more
Naked river bombs and chariot wars; Mini Bike Winter ruled the weekend
The Ben Hurt Chariot Wars were one of many highlights at Mini Bike Winter V.(Photos © J. Maus)
Weekend open thread: Share your bike fun
A scene from last Friday’s Midnight Mystery Ride.(Photo © J. Maus) I know many of you are out riding this weekend; it’s sunny and warmer than it has been in a long time. I didn’t make it up to the hill for the opening night of Mini Bike Winter last night, but I won’t miss … Read more
Prepare thyself for Mini Bike Winter V
Ifny Lachance from Vancouver BC won the Chariot Wars event last year.(Photo © J. Maus)
Jobs of the Week
Two great looking opportunities have come up recently on the BikePortland Job Listings: Bike/Ped Safety Instructors – Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) Mechanic/Customer Service – Athlete’s Lounge
Ghost bike returned, thief ‘truly sorry’
The bike is back, with a letter from the thief.(Photo © J. Maus) Yesterday’s case of the mysterious disappearance of Brett Jarolimek’s ghost bike at N. Interstate and Greeley has come to an unexpected close. Just a few hours after my story, I got an email and a phone call from local TV news crews … Read more