Since I proposed a neighborhood meeting last week (in response to community reaction to an attack on cyclists in North Portland), I’ve been thinking about the issues, reading comments, seeking advice, and trying to determine the best way forward. Some issues on the table — race, gentrification, youth violence — are vast and complex and … Read more
[Photo: Courtesy Team ExpressCopy.com] Northeast Portland-based Express Copy, has stepped up to sponsor a professional women’s bike racing team. Team ExpressCopy.com is a UCI licensed team that plans to take part in more than a hundred events in twelve different countries this season.
The Stolen Bike Listings just took a nice step up. Michael Jones, the man behind Finetoothcog, just completed one of the main features we planned since we joined forces back in June. He has combined stolen bike location data with Google Maps to provide a nifty view of where bikes get nabbed.
[Bike up and get your fix.] Black Sheep Bakery, maker of surprisingly yummy vegan treats at 833 SE Main Street, has installed Portland’s first bike-thru window. And the best thing about it? No cars allowed. Owner Amanda Felt has outfitted her new retail space (she’s been selling wholesale for years) to offer special service to … Read more
[Sharrows in NW Portland.]Photo: Todd Boulanger At the recently completed annual meeting of the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD), they voted 35-0 to endorse shared lane markings (aka sharrows) and forward the recommendation to the Federal Highway Administration. From there, it is a small step into officialdom… inclusion in the next edition … Read more
The BTA has posted their final list of “bike heroes” nominated for this year’s Alice Awards. It includes some names I think you’ll recognize (including prolific and outspoken BikePortland commenter Dabby McCrashalot), along with some you might not have heard of yet. Here are the 2007 Alice Award Nominees.
[Officers Robert Pickett (L) and Rob Quick (R) on patrol on SE Hawthorne, October 17, 2006.]
UPDATE: TriMet spokesperson Mary Fetsch says the driver did report the incident and that he did call 911. === One account from the incident last week alleges that a TriMet bus was on the scene as Ashley Gorman was being beaten yet did not stop to offer passengers as witnesses and the driver allegedly did … Read more
[Hold on Danica!] After all the drama last week, I looked forward to a weekend of good, old-fashioned bike fun. Taking advantage of a dry, non-freezing day, I finally got our new trail-a-bike (a Burley Piccolo) up and running. I did it “family limo” style with the trail-a-bike attached to a trailer. I was happy … Read more
[AJ Steffani of Cycology Mobile Bike Repair.]Photo: AJ Steffani Southeast Portland resident AJ Steffani has launched Cycologoy Mobile Bike Repair, a new bike shop that comes to you. AJ offers quick, “on the spot” bike repair throughout the Portland metro area. Also a great photographer, AJ moved to town about two years ago (from Colorado) … Read more
In light of recent events, I feel (and so do many others) that there is a great need for us to come together and discuss how to make our North Portland neighborhoods safer and more livable for everyone. I realize we cannot solve all the problems, but I know there is vast potential if we … Read more
[Click here for full story.Click here for the director’s cut interview.] Last night on the 11 o’clock news, KATU-TV (Portland’s ABC affiliate) ran a story titled, “Have cyclists become a target?” The KATU story aired as a direct result of the many comments received in response to the post about a pair of cyclists who … Read more