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(Note: The Oregonian has changed the page headline to “Bikes and cars”) Over the weekend, the Oregonian posted an expanded, multimedia look at the topic of bike safety in Portland. The page (which is unfortunately titled “Bike versus car” after some back and forth emails with their online editor Mark Friesen, the Oregonian has changed … Read more
[*Updated 3:17pm] Bob Verrinder remains in serious condition.(Photo courtesy of Bob’s friends) On Thursday, October 18, Bob Verrinder was seriously injured when he and a motor vehicle collided on NE Marine Drive. Unfortunately, because a separate tragic event occurred the following Monday, I have been unable to follow-up on this story. First, I want to … Read more
[This article has been written by BikePortland.org columnist Elly Blue] Columnist Elly Blue says more education is needed.(Photos © Jonathan Maus)
Education about bicycle laws is a major factor in keeping our roads safe for everyone. Increasing awareness and understanding of these laws is just as important as any bike safety infrastructure or policy changes. That’s why some cyclists are concerned that a quote attributed to a Portland Police Bureau employee and published by the Oregonian … Read more
We wore race number 800 in honor of Brett Jarolimek.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) Wearing white t-shirts emblazoned with the words “No Blind Spots”, Cross Crusade founder Rick Potestio and race director Brad Ross said losing Brett Jarolimek was like losing “a member of the Cross Crusade family.” Also speaking before a memorial lap was Bike … Read more
It’s beautiful outside so I hope everyone gets out on a bike this weekend. The girls and I are headed up to Astoria for the Cross Crusade Halloween Weekend. What do you have planned? A ride to see the gorgeous fall colors? An excursion to Sauvie Island? Or maybe you’re just running errands and pedaling … Read more
A large crowd in City Hall.Slideshow below(Photos © Jonathan Maus) Just four days after the second fatal bicycle crash in as many weeks, City Commissioner Sam Adams called together an “emergency meeting” to discuss the issues and brainstorm solutions to improve bike safety in our city. Following the meeting was a press conference that was … Read more
Adams at a recent Transportation Town Hall meeting.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) With so many ideas and emotions about bikes, bike safety and sharing the road swirling around our city this week, I thought I’d share a conversation I had with City Commissioner and mayoral hopeful Sam Adams. I sat down with him in his City … Read more
Here’s another fabulous job that has just been listed on the BikePortland Job Listings: Here are the details: Job: Finance and HR Assistant Company: Alta Planning and Design
Since my first post back on July 29, 2005, there have been 30,000 comments left on this site.
This just came in from PDOT’s communications office: Commissioner Adams Leads Community Conversation about Bike Safety Portland Transportation to collaborate with stakeholders to develop a bicycle safety action plan for Portland
Doug Ollerenshaw as Pac-Manat last year’s Halloween race.View slideshow below(Photo © Jonathan Maus) Traditionally, the Halloween edition of the Cross Crusade is two days of fun and partying. Last year’s race, full of costumes and silliness, was one of my favorite events of the year. But this year, in light of recent events, things might … Read more