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[Updated: I’ve added full text of the statements made by Commissioner Adams, Mayor Potter, and the BTA’s Scott Bricker.] BTA’s Scott Bricker testified thismorning. Read the text of histestimony below. (Photo © Jonathan Maus) Commissioner Adams’ $464 million dollar “Safe, Sound, and Green” street maintenance and safety funding initiative went before Portland City Council this … Read more
Sheldon Brown In a city that prides itself of two-wheeled self-reliance, it’s not surprising that Sheldon Brown’s death has had a major impact. Many Portlanders have shared their memories and feelings of great loss at the passing of someone who defies description. Part obscure bike part information guru, part cycling ambassador, part writer. One commenter … Read more
The BTA has issued the action alert that I alluded to yesterday. It was posted to their blog by Executive Director Scott Bricker and emailed to their Portland members yesterday afternoon. The “Safe, Sound, and Green Streets” funding package will be in front of City Council this morning. I’m on my way over there and … Read more
This is the design preferred by the plate’s creator, but the DMV has other ideas.(Note: The plate is solid dark blue, the photo has some reflection on it.)
Mayor Tom Potter (in center)(BikePortland.org File Photo) In a not too surprising move, Mayor Potter has issued a memo (read it below) to his fellow Commissioners saying that he favors putting the “Safe, Sound, and Green Streets” funding plan back into a single ordinance (it’s currently split into three) and placing it on the ballot … Read more
Here’s a Craigslist “missed connections” posting from this morning that caught a reader’s eye. To the girl who ran into my car door on her bike – As you peddled away crying, I realized that I had over reacted. I was having a bad day and had just spent a lot of money on a … Read more
According to a source inside City Hall, Oregon Petroleum Association lobbyist and architect of the Street Fee opposition Paul Romain will not attempt a referral of Commissioner Adams’ street maintenance funding plan. Instead, he is expected to attempt to repeal the plan using Portland’s initiative process. According to Portland City Code Section 2.04.090, Romain would … Read more
On sale now at the CCC.More photos below.(Photos: Jonathan Maus) I’m excited to announce a new feature on BikePortland.org: The Community Cycling Center Bike of the Month. This came about because I wanted to find a way to help the CCC spread the word about their work, their programs, and their retail bike shop on … Read more
In Portland, Valentines Day should be called Velotines Day. Sure, we love our bikes year-round, but this time of year an extra-special feeling permeates the bikeways. Here are a few events to make your Velotines Day memorable.
Sheldon Brown(1944-2008) I just heard the news that Sheldon Brown passed away last night from a heart attack. Brown was something of a living legend, known mostly for his website that was packed with vast amounts of bike information. Back when I worked for Old Man Mountain racks in Santa Barbara, I connected with Brown … Read more
Joseph Ahearne admires his latest creation.(More photos below.) This morning I stopped by Joseph Ahearne’s shop to see what he’s put together for the North American Handmade Bike Show. Ahearne is NAHBS veteran who has come a long way since strapping a few of his custom cargo racks and stems to a backpack and walking … Read more
The Teams of Portland exhibition opens on Thursday (2/7). The fourth annual North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) is sure to leave an impression on Portland…but I have a feeling Portland will also leave an impression on NAHBS. The schedule of events before and after the main show each day is beginning to look like … Read more