Ken Nichols of Bike Republic.File photo Ken Nichols has a vision for a new facility for downtown bike commuters and “urban athletes”. He calls it Bike Republic. Think of it like a cross between a Bikestation and le Maison des Cyclistes in Quebec. The plan is to offer an array of services to the general … Read more
## Begin field transmission ## PDOT’s secret SmartTrips Command Center.File photo Yesterday, after a brief struggle with motorized transport units in downtown Portland, I was able to gain access to PDOT’s secret Command Center for their SmartTrips Southeast Bike Delivery Operation Squad (SSBDOS). Before being carted away by security guards, I was able to snap … Read more
Scott Mizee aboard a bakfiets.File photo The Oregonian’s inPortland secion has a nice story today that will give a big boost to Portland’s awareness of and interest in bakfietsen (Dutch for “box bikes”). The story focuses on how great the bikes are for kids and families, and even mentions a woman who uses one as … Read more
The Oregonian reports that the Portland Business Alliance has released their annual Downtown Business Census and Survey. The report focuses mostly on real estate and attitudes about downtown business issues, but it also includes a page titled, “How Downtown Employees Get to Work.”
File photo: 5/16/07 The Ride of Silence drew hundreds of cyclists to the northeast Alberta neighborhood tonight. We met at the Community Cycling Center where Alison Hill welcomed us to the ride and introduced Commissioner Sam Adams. Adams said it’s important for Portlanders to remember that the right-of-way is for all modes and that we … Read more
Photos by Dabby Fixed-gear bikes are becoming more and more popular in Portland. They make great urban riding machines and are adored for their affordability, simplicity and durability. But for some local fixie lovers, they’re also just a lot of fun to ride.
Last Wednesday, 25 year-old Dustin Kent got on his bike after work and made his way home to Vancouver via the I-205 bridge bike path.
Senate Bill 729, which seeks to clarify the existing bicycle brake requirement so that fixed-gear bicycles don’t need an additional brake (as long as they meet the performance standard), got its first hearing on the House side of the capitol in Salem this morning.
Commissioner Adams on the pedal-powered smoothie.File photo: 5/16/07 File photo: 5/16/07
Just got some great news from ODOT Government Liaison Shelli Romero. She says the City of Portland will receive a $75,000 Transportation Growth Management Grant to be put towards our Bicycle Master Plan update.
PDOT’s Jeff Smith manned the grill last year.File photo: 5/17/06 Hold on to your helmets folks, tomorrow is the start of three days of Bike to Work events. It all kicks off with PDOT’s famous (and historical) Bike to Work Day Breakfast in Pioneer Courthouse Square. It’ll be a big party, with tons of fellow … Read more
In the last few days, I’ve noticed two important positions come up that present great opportunities for bicycle-conscious leaders to play a larger role in the future of Portland.