Portland business finds niche building book bikes
Books and bikes are powerful tools that have helped improve people’s lives for ages. A local company combines them in way that makes the sum greater than its parts.
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Jobs of the Week: Sellwood Cycle Repair, Seven Corners Cycles
We’ve got two fresh job opportunities to share. Learn more about them at the links below… – Mechanic – Sellwood Cycle Repair – Bike Mechanic – Seven Corners Cycles
Blumenauer pushes pedals on bikeshare and commuter tax benefit bills
Back in November there was buzz that Portland congressman Earl Blumenauer might be named to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation under President Joe Biden. That didn’t happen, but it doesn’t mean the founder and co-chair of the Congressional Bike Caucus will be on the sidelines of U.S. transportation policy.
It’s official: Mayor Wheeler adds Sam Adams to his team
Former Portland mayor and transportation commissioner Sam Adams is back. Mayor Ted Wheeler has confirmed a strong hunch we shared earlier this month that Adams would be added to his staff. In a statement published today, Wheeler said Adams will serve as his director of strategic innovations and, “lead work on key second-term policy priorities.”
Alleged auto violence perpetrator Paul Rivas pleads ‘not guilty’ to all charges
Who could do something like this? And why? Those are the questions many people asked themselves following the mass weaponized driving incident that left one person dead and many others injured on Monday, January 25th. Three days later, a picture of the man who perpetrated this violence is beginning to emerge. 64-year-old Paul Rivas made … Read more
Portland traffic violence victims turn to crowdfunding for help
Two current GoFundMe campaigns organized by Portlanders seek donations to help victims and their families navigate the emotional, physical and financial consequences caused by automobile drivers.
No bike groups are represented on I-5 Bridge Replacement project advisory committee
Wednesday evening is the first meeting of the community advisory group (CAG) for the I-5 Bridge Replacement program — the new effort from Washington and Oregon departments of transportation to improve the crossing of the Columbia River between Portland and Vancouver. It’s one of three advisory groups that will help the DOTs avoid the fate … Read more