(The following guest editorial was written by Beth Hamon.) Beth in October 2005(Photo: Jonathan Maus) In Portland, we recently saw the 12th running of Bridge Pedal, the second-largest community bike ride in the country. Bridge Pedal has long touted itself as an important “doorway in” for new bicycle riders, and a part of Portland’s much-hyped … Read more
Former BTA staffer and volunteer Eric Lundgren is hard at work piecing together Portland’s bike history. He’s currently researching the topic for an upcoming book. I’ve read what he’s uncovered so far and I find it fascinating. Given how much bicycling is woven into the fabric of Portland, it’s exciting to learn more about this … Read more
As a multimedia companion to their story on Jennifer Dill’s GPS research on cyclists, the Oregonian has posted a video profile of two women that commute to Metro (on NE Grand Ave) from the SW hills (Hillsdale to be exact). Watch the video below to hear how two normal, professional, middle-aged women decided to “leave … Read more
Do you see what I see?(Photo: Jonathan Maus) Remember back in February when an Oregonian article sparked speculation that the former McCall’s Restaurant site (adjacent to Salmon Street Fountain) could become some sort of bike hub facility? Then, in May, entrepreneur and bike advocate Ken Nichols stepped into the picture and said he thinks the … Read more
The issue of bicycle access on the RiverPlace path/Willamette Greenway Trail was on the agenda of the Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee last night. I was unable to attend but I have tracked down comments from four people who where there in order to provide you with an update.
(Photo: Jonathan Maus) Multnomah County has just released their third Sellwood Bridge survey (for background on the project, see this post). Here’s the word from their Public Affairs office: “An online survey offered through September 9 (at SellwoodBridge.org) lets the public choose up to two preferred alternatives for replacing or rehabilitating the 81-year-old structure. Survey … Read more
Sellwood Bridge Project Citizen’s Task Force member Richard Marantz on the Sellwood Bridge.(All photos: Jonathan Maus)
[Updated: 8/15, 2:51pm] BTA bike parking at the Blues Festival in 2005.(File photo) If you tried to park your bike at the recent Waterfront Blues Festival or the Bite of Oregon (after Bridge Pedal), you might have expected the BTA to be there, providing free valet bike parking like they have in years past. But … Read more
Still from video.(Watch via YouTube below) While doing research for a story, I noticed something interesting on the home page of the San Francisco Bike Coalition the other day. They’ve partnered with the SF Police Department to create a new training video (YouTube embed below). Fully scripted and acted out by real people (not actors, … Read more
In my line of work, it’s easy to get excited about how bicycling is taking off in Portland. From congested bike lanes to brisk sales (and expansions) at local bike shops and daily media coverage, I hear and see constant signs of this city’s velo vitality from many perspectives. Cases in point: While reading a … Read more
The sign that started it all has been removed by Parks Bureau officials.(Photo: Matt Picio) Tonight’s Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee (PBAC) meeting will take up the issue of bicycle access along the Willamette Greenway Trail at RiverPlace. The issue came to a head when a member of a condominium owners association allegedly placed a “No … Read more
Race organizer Kris Schamp at the Halloween Cross Crusade event last season.(File photo) Kris Schamp has done it again. The man that has injected life into the Portland race scene with his popular short track mountain bike race series and events at Kruger’s Farm on Sauvie Island, has just announced his latest creation: The Kruger’s … Read more