New Portlanders get plugged into community at Pedalpalooza ride
Do you remember when you were new here? New to this city, or maybe just new to this big amazing community of people who love bicycles? Perhaps both?
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City of Portland unveils bicycle ambulance prototype
The Portland Bureau of Emergency Management has long understood that when a disaster strikes, the ability to use cars and trucks could be extremely limited. Because of this reality, PBEM sees bicycles as a key ingredient in their disaster response plans.
Regional mayors and transportation bigwigs in DC for annual lobbying trip
Over the past two days, a group of transportation bigwigs from around the region have rubbed shoulders with the most powerful decision makers in America. Members of Metro’s Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation (JPACT) arrived in Washington D.C. on Tuesday to take part in an Oregon tradition that’s nearly four decades old.
Fearful neighbors want TriMet to deliver on promised Powell safety improvements
“Everybody’s going to have to drive their kids to school if they can’t walk safely.” – Nearby resident
SW Infrastructure update: Barbur Crossroads and more
ODOT’s three million dollar Barbur Crossroads Safety Project is nearing completion. The project, also known as “the jughandle” by area activists, is being built with All Roads Safety (ARTS) funds.
Carfree Blumenauer Bridge set to open July 31st
The long-awaited carfree connection between the Lloyd and Central Eastside districts is finally all set to open.
Driver, now in custody, dragged bike rider’s body several blocks before fleeing
A horrible scene unfolded in Portland’s Hazelwood neighborhood on Tuesday.
Oregon cities receive state grants to make it easier to walk and bike to school
School’s almost out for summer vacation for many students in Oregon. But transportation planners in their cities and school districts are already thinking past Labor Day, eager to make it easier for students and parents to use active transportation to get to school. Through the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School program, school … Read more
New cycling apparel brand launches in Portland
Former Nike designer and outdoor industry veteran George Nelson has launched Kansept1 (sounds like “concept”), a new cycling apparel company. Nelson’s resume in the apparel design field includes brands like Pearl Izumi, Patagonia, DaKine, Fox Racing, Merrell and others. He graduated from Rhode Island School of Design then moved from Boulder, Colorado to Portland in … Read more
PSU planning students share ‘promising practices’ to reduce crashes near homeless camps
“Cities have shown they have the capacity and resources to quickly adapt to new crises. These adaptations need to prioritize vulnerable communities and underserved areas.” According to a report by the City of Portland released last year, 19 out of the 27 people killed in a traffic crash while walking on Portland’s streets last year … Read more
Welcome to our new site!
Things look a lot different around here huh? To you and me both. On Monday afternoon we did the first complete update to this site since we launched in July 2005. I’m not sure if I should be embarrassed or proud that we kept the same theme and basic style for 17 years. Regardless, we … Read more