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PBOT sees business in the streets as key to economic recovery
“We want to think big about what it means to create plazas to let businesses spill into the streets.”— Nick Falbo, PBOT senior transportation planner
Reminder: River View Cemetery is closed to bicycle riders this weekend
“The purpose of Memorial Day and a cemetery is for remembrance… for safety reasons we must exclude cyclists.”— Rachel Essig, River View Cemetery executive director
Jobs of the Week: Kerr Bikes, Stages Cycling, Oregon E-Bikes, Left Coast Bicycles
Dare I say the local bike boom has triggered a related jobs boom? After just three job listings last month we’ve had six seven so far in May. Get ’em while they’re hot and fresh by clicking the links below. Good luck! – Operations Manager – Left Coast Bicycles – Lead Workers – Kerr Bikes … Read more
Portland’s new business program will permit in-street commerce
“Plans… are in full swing. We are designing a permit process that will allow not just restaurants but bars, retail, and personal service businesses to access the right-of-way.”— Margaux Weeke, Commissioner Chloe Eudaly’s office
It’s official: PBOT considering bike lanes on Hawthorne Blvd
During an online meeting hosted by the Hawthorne Boulevard Business Association this morning, the Portland Bureau of Transportation revealed some very good news: Bike lanes are among the alternatives being considered for their Hawthorne Pave and Paint project. As we first hinted at back in January, the project — which will repave the street between … Read more
Bicycle rider injured in collision on Highway 30 near St. Johns Bridge
(UPDATE, 12:36 pm: We know now the victim is Merritt Raitt, a well-known local rider. Read more about him in a note at the end of this post.) This morning a man riding a bicycle was hit by a car driver while trying to cross over lanes of Highway 30 just north of the St. … Read more
Scofflaw car drivers are keeping police very busy
Whether it’s the Coronavirus Effect, a general sense of lawlessness, lack of concern about consequences, or all of the above — the Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division has been very busy with dangerous drivers recently. You’ve likely seen the headlines about a spike in speeding. This is happening for the aforementioned reasons and because the … Read more