Rep. MacPherson, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee.Photo: State of OR The House Judiciary Committee voted 5-4 (along party lines) in favor the Vulnerable Roadway Users bill (H.B. 3314) this morning. The bill was passed with some significant amendments. The amendments change the base infraction from a Class A misdemeanor to a traffic violation payable … Read more
“What we are very interested in is moving the violator into a driver improvement program, which would include training, completion of community service, and a physical test for competency.”–BTA Board Member Doug Parrow, testifying in Salem yesterday. A bill backed by the BTA and the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition (WPC) that seeks to increase the penalty … Read more
The first order of business for PDOT’s wide-ranging effort to update the Bicycle Master Plan, was to complete an Existing Conditions Report. Armed with GIS analysis, public feedback, and field assessments, the report, “explores the locations, barriers, and opportunities for bicycling in the city.” At this time, it’s still undergoing internal writing and review, but … Read more
The Axles of Evil.(L to R) Bjorn, Ringer, MasonPhoto: Bjorn Warloe Portland’s Axles of Evil bike polo team made a trip up to Vancouver BC over the weekend to compete in The Last Riders of the APOLOclypse, an event put on by East Van Bike Polo. The team of northeast Portland residents, Bjorn, Ringer, and … Read more
The Sprockettes performed at a wet Earth Day in front of a hardy crowd.File photo: 4/21/07
To kick off their SmartTrips Southeast campaign with a flair, PDOT has printed a city bike map onto a bandanna. No, I’m not kidding. See for yourself:
“The fact is, Portland has largely built its bicycling infrastructure on non-controversial, inexpensive projects that squeeze bike facilities into current right-of-ways without inconveniencing drivers.”–Scott Cohen, PSU adjunct professor and member of the Multnomah County Bike/Ped Citizen’s Advisory Committee The other day I came across an interesting post on Scott Cohen’s Transportation History blog, and it … Read more
The man behind the eventaboard “Juggernaut”.File photo:6/24/06 With Pedalpalooza just around the corner (June 7-23), I thought I’d feature some of the interesting events already on the calendar. The first one is the inaugural Stumptown Joustdown. Jousting is nothing new on the Portland scene, but what makes this one different is that it’s open to … Read more
Here’s a great local bike job for you: Job: Sales/Inventory Company: Universal Cycles
File photo: 1/27/06 In the past two weeks, I’ve received three separate stories from readers about TriMet fare inspectors and security personnel pulling cyclists off trains for various reasons. At issue is how security personnel are enforcing TriMet’s official policy governing bicycles on MAX trains. I realize that security personnel are contracted by a third-party, … Read more
The Pedalpalooza Kick-off Parade is one of the best events of the summer.File photo: 6/8/06
When it comes to bike repair and maintenance, I’m one of those people who knows just enough to mess things up. So last night, one other student and I joined Tori Bortman in the basement of her home in north Portland to learn the secrets of bike repair from a pro. By day, Tori works … Read more