City working on fix for “Naito Gap”
Detail from Bike Master Plan Ride Map. (Download PDF of map) Remember that glaring gap on the Naito Parkway bike lane I pointed out a few weeks ago? Well, it looks like we might see a fix soon.
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Multnomah County Bike Fair tomorrow!
Be there or regret it all year.Saturday from 2-7:00 at Col. Summers Park (SE 20th/Belmont) Tomorrow is the big day we’ve all been waiting for…the Multnomah County Bike Fair! I hope you’ve blocked off some time to get over to Colonel Summers Park (SE 20th and Belmont) to check it out. Things get rolling at … Read more
PDX Airport will get new multi-use path
The bike lane at PDX Airport.(File photo) With ample and secure bike parking, a dedicated bike path directly to the terminal, and with a staff that responds to bicycle concerns, Portland International Airport is known as the most bike-friendly airport in the U.S.. Now, they’re making it even easier to fly-by-bike with the addition of … Read more
Summer bike camps get rolling at the CCC
Summer camp coordinator Gabe Graff shows kids how to be safe.(File photo) The Community Cycling Center (CCC) is always bustling with bikey goodness. But this time of year, the place is infused with a special energy. With school out for summer and the sun finally following suit, tons of kids are flocking to their Alberta … Read more
Pedalpalooza Day 15: Rides and Reports
Here’s your Pedalpalooza bike fun menu for today… Join us for a Bike Wedding on Mt. Tabor tonight!(File photo)
Urgent: Volunteers needed for Multnomah County Bike Fair
Volunteers will get lots of love!(File photo) This year’s Multnomah County Bike Fair (this Saturday, 6/23) will surely be the biggest and baddest bike event of the year. Where else can you celebrate an epic Pedalpalooza, watch unicycle jousting (and other awesome competitions), marvel at bike dance troupes, buy bikey arts and crafts, marry your … Read more
Bike-conscious Portlanders needed at transportation funding town hall meetings
Like I mentioned last week, Commissioner of Transportation Sam Adams is embarking on major quest to fix Portland’s ailing transportation system. A key part of his plan is a series of neighborhood town hall meetings being held to allow you to “join the conversation about transportation funding…and be part of the solution”. Adams is about … Read more
Policymakers go off-road in Forest Park
Chris Distefano and Tom Miller chat while riding in Forest Park last night.(File photo)Gallery – slideshow below Last night the Portland United Mountain Pedalers (PUMP) led a group of city staffers on a mountain bike ride through Forest Park. The ride was organized to give key decision makers and city planners an up-close and personal … Read more
Old shop gets new life on NW 21st Avenue
Employee Peter Drake(File photo) The storefront on NW 21st Avenue that had been occupied by Northwest Bicycles for 32 years has re-opened after a complete renovation. The new shop is 21st Avenue Bicycles and about the only thing that remains of the old shop are veteran employees Jose Cano and Hugh Nixon.
Governor’s desk is next stop for Vulnerable Roadway User bill
Scott Bricker of the BTA at the State Capitol in Salem.(Photo © J. Maus) Finally. BTA lobbyist Scott Bricker — who worked tirelessly in Salem to garner support for this bill — shares the news that the Vulnerable Roadway User bill (HB 3314) got through its final hurdle this morning by passing a House concurrence … Read more
Cops out in force in OMSI construction zone
Looking north on SE 4th Ave.(File photo) Back in February, I shared the word from the Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division that the OMSI construction area would be an “enhanced enforcement zone” (see map below). Now, given the amount of emails and phone calls I’ve received in recent days, it seems like they’ve significantly ratcheted … Read more
Jobs of the Week
The following fabulous jobs were listed this week on the BikePortland Job Listings: Job: Assistant Shop Manager Company: Community Cycling Center Job: Transportation Policy Advocate Company: Coalition for a Livable Future Job: Safe Routes to School Program Company: Bicycle Transportation Alliance