Metro announces three bridges dedication event and celebration
More details have emerged about the official dedication of the three bridges project on the Springwater Corridor Trail. [From the official invitation]
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BikePortland.org now available in ten languages
[Chinese anyone?] I’m happy to announce that this site is now available in ten languages. Thanks to a nifty WordPress plug-in that uses Google and Alta Vista’s Babelfish software, you can now easily read this site in any of the following languages: German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Chinese.
Innovative bike/ped signal activated on Burnside
As a follow-up to my report last month, PDOT activated the new bicycle/pedestrian signal on 41st and East Burnside this morning. The official press release includes more details about the signal:
How was your weekend (10-09-06)?
How was your weekend? I had some family in town, so about the only two-wheeled action I had was a walk around downtown. I had my camera so I snapped a few shots of the new Zoobomb pile, the bikes outside of Powell’s and this neat shot of a pink and blue bike and matching … Read more
Bike scenes from Alberta Street
I’ve covered NE Alberta Street a lot on this site. That’s partly because it’s in my neck of the woods, but also because it’s just such an interesting street. It’s full of creative bike culture and has a vibe unlike anywhere else in the city.
Links of the week: 10-06-06
A reader sent me a link to this very cool tool that displays only the photos of Craigslist categories. Check out what the bike listings look like. A solid Sacha White interview from a Swedish clothing company. PediGreen makes bright, reflective safety products for bicyclists and pedestrians and they’re based in Hillsboro.
Film fest will showcase Portland transportation
[Clarence Eckersonbehind the lens] PDOT employee Greg Raisman (photo) and filmmaker Clarence Eckerson have joined forces on a transportation film festival called, “A Celebration of Portland Transportation.” The free event will take place at the Bagdad Theater in southeast Portland on from 2-4pm on October 28th. From the event announcement: “Come out for a series … Read more
Win a bike, support this site
I interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to announce the first-ever BikePortland.org benefit raffle! This month I will give away a 2007 Raleigh One Way commuter bike. To enter, all you’ve got to do is buy a ticket for $4. All proceeds go toward maintaining and improving this site. Check out the contest page for all … Read more
Update: More info and photos of the Electra Amsterdam
*Update: For all you Dutch city bike fans, well-known bike and parts distributor, Seattle Bike Supply will be importing Batavus bikes from Holland. See this comment for more details and a photo from Interbike] As a follow up to my post about Electra’s new Amsterdam city bike, Bike Gallery’s marketing guy Kris Schamp has just … Read more
View Pure Sweet Hell at PSU tomorrow
The PSU Cycling Club is hosting a free screening of the cyclocross film “Pure Sweet Hell” at PSU tomorrow night (10/7). Shot entirely on 8mm film, the film tells the story of cyclocross, which according to filmmakers Brian Vernor and Willie K. Bullion is “a sport that has emerged as bike racing’s punk rock cousin.” … Read more
Kids catch the spirit of Walk and Bike to School Day
Yesterday was International Walk and Bike to School Day and 25 schools from all over Portland took part in the event. I caught up with some of the action at Sunnyside School in southeast Portland and just like last year I was thrilled and inspired to see so many kids walking and biking to school. … Read more
ODOT’s bike guy moves on after 22 years
[Michael Ronkin] After a 22 year career with ODOT, Michael Ronkin is set to retire. Ronkin has been involved with ODOT’s bicycle and pedestrian programs since 1989 and is a nationally respected expert on designing streets for cyclists and pedestrians. Co-workers and colleagues are planning a party at the end of the month to celebrate … Read more