Here’s an interesting post published in the Portland Bike Forums last night by “Cecil M”. It details how, after being charged for a total of $750 in violations while riding through Ladds Addition, “an accepting attitude and jumping through judicial hoops” ended up saving him/her a ton of cash:
I just read Jennifer Anderson’s article in the Portland Tribune today about the ongoing survey work of noted PSU bike researcher Jennifer Dill. What I found surprising about the article wasn’t the survey results, but the comments by Mel Zucker, director of the non-profit Oregon Transportation Institute. Anderson quoted him to present the anti-bike viewpoint … Read more
Bike lane on N. Vancouver Ave.(File photo) At the Platinum Bicycle Master Plan Steering Committee meeting yesterday, city bike coordinator Roger Geller shared results of feedback received at the recent series of Bike Master Plan open houses. At each of three workshops, the 176 attendees were asked to list what they felt were the best … Read more
Just came across a photo of the Bike Oasis that has been installed on NE Sandy Boulevard.
Kloeppel’s fork for sale on eBay. Back in December, someone broke into Mike Kloeppel’s Woodstock neighborhood home and stole four of his “irreplaceable” high-end bikes. A few months later Southeast Precinct police officers recovered two of them. Fast forward to a few weeks ago. Out of the blue Kloeppel got a call from someone in … Read more
[Updated 4:09pm] From the McBrooklyn Blog in NYC (via Streetsblog) comes a photo of a new, “high-visibility bike lane” just installed in Brooklyn: Now that looks safe.(Photo from McBrooklyn)
Logo of Western district of ITE. This Sunday, over 600 transportation engineering professionals from all over the region will come to Portland for the annual meeting of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. The conference kicks off with an address by U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer. Organizers have infused the schedule — which goes through Wednesday and … Read more
Holladay Park will be packed on Sunday.(File photo) Saturday morning, an estimated 9,000 cyclists will begin the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (a.k.a. STP). Some will do the entire 206 mile route in one day, but most riders will opt for two days. The result is a huge “Finish Line Festival” party that takes place … Read more
The open road awaits…(File photo) Ever wanted to pack up your bike, leave your worries behind, and take off for the open road on a multi-day riding adventure? If so, now is the perfect time to give it a try. We live in a place with multitudes of bike-camping options. Whether it’s a jaunt to … Read more
“Mourning ride” byMargaret Beeson For many people, bicycles are far more than a tool for transport and recreation; they’re an inspiration for art. Here in Portland we’re fortunate to have a rich culture full of examples. Last July I put together an art exhibition at City Hall that featured bike-themed paintings, photos, sculptures, and craft. … Read more
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