Jim Oberstar at the mic, withEarl Blumenauer in the background. Congressman Jim Oberstar, the Grand Man of bicycles in Washington, made his annual speech to a packed room of Bike Summit attendees at an early morning rally today. Oberstar shared his perspective on the bicycle movement in America by saying, “When we first got here, … Read more
Congressman Earl Blumenauer introducing his Bike Commuter Act at the House Office Building. Members of the Oregon contingent in the background.
Andrea White, Executive Directorof Bikestation Bikestation is a non-profit that has helped develop secure bike parking facilities in many cities across the country. There are currently six Bikestations, one in Seattle and the others in California. The city of Portland has discussed a potential Bikestation facility for many years. Last night I bumped into their … Read more
Trek President John Burke Trek Bicycles President John Burke just gave a presentation about the challenges and opportunities faced by the bicycle industry. Burke addressed the League of American Bicyclists’ annual meeting which was held here are the Summit. Burke gave us a preview of a presentation he’ll give at the Taipei Bike Show in … Read more
Veronica Rinard from POVAmet Congressman Peter DeFazio today. We have an exciting contingent of Oregonians here in DC. It’s sort of like a bike advocacy all-star team.
The City of Portland is holding a media event today (right now actually) for their “innovative” Share the Road Safety Class, the new diversion program you have already heard of. Today’s event marks the inaugural class session which happens tonight from 7-9 pm at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in north Portland.
On my way to Capitol Hill Today we met with Congressman Peter DeFazio at the Rayburn House Office Building. The other folks in our group took a taxi from where the Summit is taking place (which is just a mile or two down Pennsylvania Ave.). I of course hopped on the tikit and made my … Read more
Inside Congressman DeFazio’s office with the Oregon contingent in the Rayburn House Office Building
As I reported last month, Commissioner Adams is serious about bringing a bike rental program to Portland. I just got an email from Max Coffman from Adams’ office. He has just published the Request for Proposals (RFP) for a potential bike rental system in Portland.
I’m having a great time with my tikit. This little folding bike is going everywhere with me here in DC.
You might have heard of the page scandal in Washington DC recently. Pages are 15-16 year-old high school students who run errands for House members.
Blumenauer at theSummit opening. Tomorrow morning, after a speech by Minnesota Congressman Jim Oberstar, Earl Blumenauer plans to re-introduce his Bike Commuter Benefits Act in a press conference on Capitol Hill. Blumenauer just finished a speech at the opening of the National Bike Summit and he hinted at this news when he confidently said, “With … Read more