The Oregonian reports that the Portland Business Alliance has released their annual Downtown Business Census and Survey. The report focuses mostly on real estate and attitudes about downtown business issues, but it also includes a page titled, “How Downtown Employees Get to Work.”
File photo: 5/16/07 The Ride of Silence drew hundreds of cyclists to the northeast Alberta neighborhood tonight. We met at the Community Cycling Center where Alison Hill welcomed us to the ride and introduced Commissioner Sam Adams. Adams said it’s important for Portlanders to remember that the right-of-way is for all modes and that we … Read more
Photos by Dabby Fixed-gear bikes are becoming more and more popular in Portland. They make great urban riding machines and are adored for their affordability, simplicity and durability. But for some local fixie lovers, they’re also just a lot of fun to ride.
Last Wednesday, 25 year-old Dustin Kent got on his bike after work and made his way home to Vancouver via the I-205 bridge bike path.
Senate Bill 729, which seeks to clarify the existing bicycle brake requirement so that fixed-gear bicycles don’t need an additional brake (as long as they meet the performance standard), got its first hearing on the House side of the capitol in Salem this morning.
Commissioner Adams on the pedal-powered smoothie.File photo: 5/16/07 File photo: 5/16/07
Just got some great news from ODOT Government Liaison Shelli Romero. She says the City of Portland will receive a $75,000 Transportation Growth Management Grant to be put towards our Bicycle Master Plan update.
PDOT’s Jeff Smith manned the grill last year.File photo: 5/17/06 Hold on to your helmets folks, tomorrow is the start of three days of Bike to Work events. It all kicks off with PDOT’s famous (and historical) Bike to Work Day Breakfast in Pioneer Courthouse Square. It’ll be a big party, with tons of fellow … Read more
In the last few days, I’ve noticed two important positions come up that present great opportunities for bicycle-conscious leaders to play a larger role in the future of Portland.
According to a survey released today by AutoVantage, Portland motorists are the most courteous in the nation. The survey also found that Portland drivers are least likely to tailgate.
Adams showed his form at the 2006 Alice Awards.File photo: 3/4/06 On May 21st, Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams will get a taste of a long-standing institution; bike racing at Portland International Raceway. The venue has hosted thousands of speeding cyclists for over 30 years. Race promoter Jim Anderson, the man behind the popular Monday … Read more
Hopworks Urban Brewery plans non-alcoholic drinks especially for cyclists. Photo: Dat Nguyen A year ago, I mentioned a new brew pub in the works that planned to cater to “Portland’s two-wheeled cutlure.” Since then, Oregonian reporter John Foyston shared the news that it will be called Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) (2944 SE Powell Blvd) and … Read more