By Elly Blue As we debate stop signs, police enforcement, targeting of bicyclists (or not), and the definition of a brake, let’s clearly draw one distinction. On the one hand, there is the idea, often brought out at times like this, that some (or most) bicyclists think they are above the law. On the other … Read more
A local cyclist, concerned with what she feels is too much “negative police attention on cyclists,” emailed the Mayor’s office after this morning’s enforcement action and has heard a detailed response from one of his staffers: Here is the response as relayed by the Mayor’s “public advocate,” Jeremy Van Keuren:
[Still from interview with Phil and his lawyer. See it at Crank My Chain TV] This morning at the Multnomah County Courthouse nearly 20 cyclists showed up to support Reverend Phil Sano in his trial for an incident that happened on the World Naked Bike Ride last June. The group included BTA Director Evan Manvel, … Read more
Lieutenant Mark Kruger, 2nd in command at the Police Bureau’s Traffic Division had this to say about this morning’s enforcement action at Broadway and Flint: “Today we worked a mission at Broadway and Flint because we have a complaint from the Water Bureau of bicyclists running the stop sign there and creating a hazard. PDOT … Read more
This just in from BikePortland correspondent Carl Larson: Portland Police Bureau motorcycle officers are currently conducting an enforcement sting on NE Broadway Blvd. as it approaches the east side of the Broadway bridge. If you’re headed that way, consider this a friendly reminder to be on your best behavior. If you were stopped and/or ticketed, … Read more
[Patrick and friends load up an old stove.] Portland resident Patrick David Barber doesn’t own a car, but that doesn’t stop him from being self-sufficient and hauling all sorts of loads on his bike. Here are just some of the things he’s carried: An industrial-strength dehumidifier A table saw A carpet-cleaning machine A vintage sewing … Read more
[Last year’s event poster wasdrawn by Shawn Granton] Filmed by Bike is Portland’s very own bike film festival. Now in its fifth year, the fest has grown from 80 people in a cafe its first year, to 550 people packing into the Clinton Street Theater last year. This year, organizer Ayleen Crotty will offer three … Read more
By Elly Blue About two years ago, I invested $3.50 on a bell for my bicycle. It was one of those “I heart my bike” ones. It has a tinny but audible double ring. And it is by far the best bicycle accessory or bit of gear I have ever had. I got the bell … Read more
[Anxiously awaiting her new bike.] At Legacy Emanuel Hospital yesterday, weeks of hard work paid off when over 400 kids were cured of their longing for a new set of wheels. The Community Cycling Center’s 11th annual Holiday Bike Drive was just what the doctor ordered. This year, the kids not only got to pick … Read more
[*UPDATE: According to project manager Jean Senechal-Biggs, my source for this story misunderstood the plans. PDOT is building the foundations for these right now and the actual structures aren’t scheduled to be installed until Spring.] [Rendering of a Bike Oasis by Browning Shono Architects] Way back in September 2005, I wrote about a series of … Read more
The effort to create a new velodrome facility for track racing in Portland continues to the pick up steam. After reading my article last Tuesday, Boaz Herzog from the Oregonian filed a similar story that made the front page of today’s Sports section. Organizers behind the velodrome effort are setting up a website, gathering pledges … Read more
[Reverend Phil Sano] This Wednesday, a colorful and well-known character in Portland’s bike scene, will find himself in court facing 2.5 years in jail. Reverend Phil Sano is on trial for an incident that happened during the World Naked Bike Ride on June 10, 2006. Based on eyewitness statements, and reports published in the Portland … Read more