A few weeks ago I shared news that the Burnside Bridge would be closed to cars and open only to bikes and peds for three weeks. There was some confusion over the start of the closure and I just received the latest from the Multnomah County Public Affairs office. Here’s the official word:
Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard and Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder on last year’s ride.(File photo) For the third year, a who’s-who list of regional bigwigs and policy makers from Portland and Vancouver will escape from their cubicles for an up-close look at the highs-and-lows of our regional bikeway network. The “Visionaries Voyage” was the brainchild of … Read more
The scene at the 2006 Tour de Fat.(File photo) New Belgium’s awesome explosion of bike craziness, the Tour de Fat, is coming to Portland this August. I’ve attended the last two years of this event and it’s something you don’t want to miss. Besides the usual downtown bike parade, live performances (including our own Sprockettes, … Read more
Olivia Rebanal and her daughter Philly.(File photo) Overlook neighborhood resident Olivia Rebanal was one of 27 Portlanders who kicked off a month on a Low-Car Diet Monday at Pioneer Courthouse Square. The Flexcar-sponsored program aims to, “show local residents that not owning a car, or downsizing by a car, is more than possible in cities … Read more
City of Portland Transportation Commissioner Sam Adams recently concluded a series of Town Hall meetings to figure out a new way fund our transportation system. As part of the Town Halls, attendees (around 600 total) were asked to fill out a survey to gauge their priorities on a variety of transportation-related issues.
The lock selection at Citybikes.(File photo) Yesterday a record ten bikes were listed on the BikePortland Stolen Bike Listings, bringing July’s total to 30. In May, 80 bikes were listed and June would have topped that if the listings hadn’t broken after my server crash.
With an extensive bus and bike network, light rail, streetcars and even an aerial tram, Portland is frequently lauded for its transportation system (there’s even been a movie made about it). But conditions outside the central city and close-in neighborhoods are much different. Roads in outer southeast Portland — especially busy SE 82nd Avenue — … Read more
Willamette Week reporter Nick Deshais has been digging into the Timothy O’Donnell case to find out more about the driver, Jennifer Knight. In a story posted late last night on the Willamette Week blog Deshais notes that he tracked down an accident report from Idaho involving Knight just six days before she hit O’Donnell on … Read more
Detail of graphics from PDOT’s new Share the Path brochure.Download full version (PDF)
Cyclists, pedestrians share the roads in Mt. Tabor Park.(File photo) The Portland Parks and Recreation Department, the Office of Transportation and the Police Bureau have officially announced a community meeting to address, “increasing concerns about high speeds and close calls,” at Mt. Tabor Park. The issue has been simmering since April and originated from concerned … Read more
The multi-year process to create a new transportation link between Lake Oswego and Portland is nearing an important decision and the BTA warns that the, “opportunity to connect the region for cyclists” might be lost. Next Monday (7/16), Metro will host a public hearing where the Lake Oswego to Portland Transit and Trails Alternative Analysis … Read more
PDOT is looking for a few good volunteers to help them with a very important project. They need your help to count bicyclists at various locations throughout the city. Last summer, over 50 volunteers helped with the count and the result was a 21-page report (view results and download here) that according to city bike … Read more