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Two visitors recently commented that the signal at N. Broadway and Larrabee was too short to make it across the intersection on time. Then, the ever-present Jessica Roberts (from the BTA) urged them to call 823-SAFE to get the signal timing changed. One of them took her advice and here’s what happened: “Just wanted to … Read more
I’ve just posted some interesting charts from the City of Portland Office of Transportation on my new “Bike Safety” page if you’re into that sort of thing. Here are the titles of the charts: “Combined Traffic over Four Main Portland Bicycle Bridges Juxtaposed with Bicycle Crashes” “Portland Bicycle Use, Crashes, & Bikeways” “Average Daily Bicycle … Read more
In light of several recent fatal car/bike incidents I thought this little news story was eerily coincidental. Perhaps technology can play a role in making our streets safer. Toyota Computer Makes You Watch the Road TOKYO (AP) – Japanese automaker Toyota has developed a safety technology that it says will keep the driver’s eyes on … Read more
If you rode your bike downtown this morning you might have noticed even more bikes on the streets than usual. Why? Because the BTA’s 1oth Annual Bike Commute Challenge has brought hundreds of Portlanders out of their cars and onto their bikes. This event gets local companies competing against each other to see who can … Read more
[Update: Jonathan Nicholas will only be a temporary blogger. OregonLive.com is still looking for a permanent replacement.] Many of you might remember, that before I launched this site, I did the “Bike Fun” blog on OregonLive.com. Since my departure, they’ve been looking for a replacement. Well apparently they’ve found their man and it’s none other … Read more
Local bicycle parts manufacturer Chris King Components, is expanding their breast cancer awareness efforts with the “Pretty and Strong” campaign. From now until December 23rd, they will donate a portion of the sales from select pink merchandise to benefit local chapters of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. So go buy some stuff from them…because I … Read more
Words can’t do justice to the Chunkathalon. I’ve seen some of the Chunk crew here and there throughout the summer, so I had an idea of what to expect. But when I showed up to Freegeek on Sunday, I was totally blown-away. It was an awesome display of kinetic art and energy and one of … Read more
Jessica Roberts of the BTA was recently featured in an OPB radio interview about the Three Bridges Project. The Three Bridges Project will help cyclists navigate the Springwater Corridor trail from the Willamette east through Sellwood and beyond via new bridges at Johnson Creek, Hwy 99, and over the Union Pacific RR. The image below … Read more
There’s a great “Mr. Portland” comic strip by Joe Spooner in the Living section of today’s Oregonian. Here’s the text: “Bicyclists listening to music while they ride! Herumph! Why, I’ve had to put my latte AND my cell phone down SEVERAL times to avoid inattentive bicyclists! What are they doing in those narrow lanes anyway?!“ … Read more
I’m excited to announce the first poll on BikePortland.org! I figured I’d start with a bang and make this first poll about Critical Mass. I’ve been thinking a lot about CM lately and I’ll post something about it when I have more time…but for now, I’m curious what the vibe is out in the community. … Read more
The Treehugger blog uncovers news about innovative and sustainable products and eco-friendly transportation. I thought you’d appreciate their recent post on carrying large loads by bike. And while you’re at it, check out these awesome photos and movies of bike moves here in Portland: Photos and video from Todd Fahrner. Photos from Dat Nguyen. Video … Read more
Snapped a few photos of the new bicycle boulevard pavement markings I mentioned a few days ago. These are the first of “700 or so” that the city will install in the next few weeks. These markings will guide cyclists onto low-traffic through streets and will be yet another sign to motorists that they aren’t … Read more