Zoobombers, cops share concerns
After the meeting. L to R: Lawyer Mark Ginsberg, Traffic Division Sgt. Mike Fort, Commander Mark Kruger, and Zoobombers Dave Terry, Leah Bendlin, and Corey Sevigny.(File photo)
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Success of Parisian bike-sharing system bodes well for Portland
A Velib station on rue Saint-Honoré in Paris.(Photo: luc legay/Flickr) After nearly a month since the launch of their ambitious “Velib” bike-sharing program, the city of Paris has been transformed by two-wheeled transit. An article published today in the Times of London states that in the first three weeks, the bikes were borrowed a whopping … Read more
Familar face at the CCC moves on
Gabe Graff at the CCC.(File photo) Gabe Graff started working at the Community Cycling Center (CCC) over two years ago. That may not seem like long, but given the expansive changes the organization has gone through in that time, Graff could be considered a well-worn veteran. Later this month, his tour of duty in the … Read more
New bike map first to unite Portland and Vancouver in over 100 years
The City of Vancouver is set to unveil a new bike map (cover graphic below) at Bridge Pedal this Sunday. The map is the first to cover local bike routes for both cities since the “Cyclists Road Map of Portland District” was published way back in 1896.
An important note about TriMet’s survey
In light of the attention being given to the TriMet Bikes on MAX survey, I want to encourage everyone to not distribute and complete copies of the on-board survey. I linked to a PDF of it yesterday solely to present the information, not to encourage folks to print it out and send it in. An … Read more
Love it or hate it, it’s Bridge Pedal time!
Bikes rule the city during Bridge Pedal.(File photo) It’s that time of year again when the entire city surrenders to bicycles for the annual Bridge Pedal ride. This Sunday close to 20,000 people are expected to register for their once-yearly chance to contemplate freeway bridge views undeterred by the noise and risk of motorized vehicles, … Read more
A closer look at Portland’s Bicycle Parking Fund
[Editor’s note: This article was written by new BikePortland contributor Jessica Roberts.] Staple racks on SW Fourth Ave.(File photo) Did you park your bike at a rack outside your favorite store or café recently? If so, you might have been using facilities paid for by Portland’s Bicycle Parking Fund. Created in 2004, the Bicycle Parking … Read more
Evidence points to shift in TriMet bike policy
[Post updated at 11:33am] There is mounting evidence that TriMet is considering a shift in their bike policy that may include a rush-hour prohibition of bikes on trains and an increased emphasis on bike parking at stations to encourage cyclists to park-and-ride. Currently, bicycles are allowed on MAX trains during all hours with some restrictions. … Read more
Reverend Phil plans bike ride to Climate Convergence event
Reverend Phil Sano.(File photo) Local bike community personality, filmmaker, and self-described “bike culturist” Reverend Phil Sano plans to ride his bike to the West Coast Convergence for Climate Action which starts tomorrow in Skamokawa, Washington. The event is billed as, “6 days of low-impact living and high-impact action.” Reverend Phil plans to leave on his … Read more
TriMet wants to know more about bikes on MAX
Bikes don’t always mix well on crowded trains.(File photo) A large increase in the amount of bicycles being taken on MAX trains has been a simmering problem for TriMet since the beginning of spring. That increase, combined with confusion over their policies has led to a situation in dire need of attention. I heard from … Read more
New ride will tour Portland’s “urban sustainability”
This September, Portlanders will have an opportunity to learn more about our city’s commitment to livability on the Bike to the Future ride. The ride is September 16th Created as a fund raiser for the non-profit Coalition for a Livable Future, the ride will take participants to interactive destinations to learn about issues like affordable … Read more
Daedalus working on a bamboo city bike
Jacob Prinz (left) and Liakos Ariston of Daedalus Cycles.(File photo) Local bamboo bike builders Jacob Prinz and Liakos Ariston of Daedalus Cycles are putting the finishing touches on their new city bike and they invited me to their shop to take a closer look. Ariston and Prinz are building bikes from a loft of a … Read more