If you’re looking for a chance to work in Portland’s bike community, the Community Cycling Center has some excellent opportunities available. They just listed these two positions on the BikePortland Job Listings: Job: Program Director Job: Adult Programs Coordinator
No one is safe from the post-ride water fight!(File photo) So far, the weather is cooperating to make this weekend’s Hottest Day of the Year Ride another memorable event. Last year, I joined over 900 other folks for a fun, urban loop followed by a massive water fight and an indulgent make-your-own ice-cream sundae buffet. … Read more
Kurmaskie family just hours before take-off.(File photo) Crazy bike adventures are nothing new to local author and nationally known speaker Joe Kurmaskie. The man who is known by his fans as the “Metal Cowboy” has biked all over the globe, but his current adventure might be his most daring yet. This time he’s taking the … Read more
The narrow sidewalk.(Photo: Cindie Olson) Perhaps influenced by recent events in Minnesota, there’s a post in the Portland Bike Forums that proposes a new solution to the ailing Sellwood Bridge. Forum member (and regular commenter) Attornatus_Oregonensis (a.k.a. A_O) is a Sellwood resident and he thinks the aging and deteriorating bridge should be decommissioned and kept … Read more
Sellwood Bridge(File photo) Everyone is talking about the collapsed bridge in Minnesota. When I heard the news, my first thought was of the aging and deteriorating condition of the Sellwood Bridge. Apparently I wasn’t the only one. The Multnomah County public affairs office has just announced a news conference at 2:00 pm today in Sellwood … Read more
[Updated: August 2nd, 8:30am] Free bike delivery at People’s Food Co-op!(File photo) Starting today, shoppers at People’s Food Co-op (3029 SE 21st Ave.) who arrive by bike, foot, or transit don’t have to worry about how they’ll get all their groceries home. That’s because the Portland Pedal Power Bicycle Delivery Service will make free home … Read more
Karl Rohde(Photo) The changes keep coming at the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA). According to the BTA’s Interim Executive Director Scott Bricker they’re set to hire former Lake Oswego City Councilor Karl Rohde to the newly created position of Interim Governmental/Public Affairs Director. Rohde will become the BTA’s main lobbyist in Salem, taking over the role … Read more
The crowd at the “Bikes vs. Cars” debate last night.(Photo: Garrett Downen/Bus Project)
I know it’s early but I’m excited to share the news that thanks to the hard work of BikePortland volunteer Lanette Noble, we’ve confirmed a venue and date for the third annual BikeCraft Faire! Amy DeRosso’s ceramics are always a best seller. This year’s event will be on November 15 at the Lucky Lab Beer … Read more
Crowds gathered one last time at the Alberta St. Clown House on NE 25th Ave.(File photo) This month’s Last Thursday on Alberta was notable for several reasons: the clowns, the cops, and the crowds. First and foremost, it was the last month in a long run of action at the Alberta Street Clown House (they’re … Read more
After it seemed like the final nail had been put in the coffin on SK Northwest’s development proposal, they have announced yet another appeal. A quick look back at my coverage shows that this would be their fifth appeal since June 2006.
Gil Penalosa My recent post on the efforts of PDOT to create a ciclovia-type event (which they would call “Sunday Parkways”) somehow made its way to Gil Penalosa. Penalosa (I previously wrote about his brother Enrique) is the former Commissioner of Parks, Sports and Recreation for the city of Bogota, Colombia. During his tenure in … Read more