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Becky Jo’s Carfree Life: Traveler Seeks Cyclists
Our Pacific Northwest Fake-out February sure was glorious. There were a few days I ditched the coat and I’m missing it already. Looking ahead to summer, I’m so excited about this Pedalpalooza stuff. I’ve never heard of these things in my own city, and after last week’s talk about arm signals and bike camps for … Read more
I was sued for defamation: Here’s what happened next
When I first heard I was being sued by the subject of one of my stories, I didn’t think it would amount to much. I certainly didn’t think I’d ever find myself squirming in a courtroom bench as my accuser and a judge read through one of my stories word-for-word. But that’s exactly where I … Read more
Reader letter: Let’s make our rides safe and fun for everyone
This letter comes from Sole Fiumefreddo, a leader of Corvidae Bicycle Club, whose name is derived from the family of birds that includes ravens, magpies, and crows. Dear Portland Bicycle Scene, My name is Sole Fiumefreddo of Corvidae Bicycle Club, and I must ask you a favor. I have been biking and commuting around Portland … Read more
Two people were killed in traffic collisions over the weekend
Portland Police responded to two fatal collisions Saturday night within about three hours of each other. The deaths push Portland’s yearly total to 10, that’s twice as many as we had last year at this time.
The Monday Roundup: Aminé’s world, wheel-sucker etiquette, Bend’s bad cops, and more
This week’s roundup is sponsored by Willamette Valley Cyclists, a nonprofit that needs our help to build a pump track in McMinnville!
Retailer Joe Bike will open second store on SE Clinton
The former location of Clinton Street Video will soon be bike shop. Joe Bike owner Joe Doebele says he plans to open a second location at 2501 SE Clinton late next month. The corner location will put him in the heart of a bustling Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood commercial district and right next door to Pedal PT, … Read more
Man rides a century (and then some) in Mt. Tabor Park
In a city that’s crazy for bikes, we also have a lot of people who do crazy things on bikes. There was Merritt Raitt who rode 650 laps around Ladd Circle in August 2011. And who can forget when friends Andy Edick and JT Lehman biked from Portland to the peak of Mt. Hood and … Read more
First look at TriMet’s new bridge over southeast rail tracks
On my way to check out the new Gideon Overpass yesterday I passed an all too familiar sight: a freight train blocking people from crossing the tracks at SE 11th and Clinton. This issue torments many people and is a recurring mobility nightmare for anyone trying to get between the Brooklyn and Hosford-Abernethy neighborhoods. It’s … Read more
New transit pass could make you master of the Gorge for just $30
It’s not exactly one pass to rule them all; but it is one pass to rule the Gorge.
Portland Parks defends the Esplanade, won’t sign-off on ODOT’s I-5 widening plan
“We will no longer be considering signing a letter of concurrence.”— Brett Horner, Portland Parks & Recreation The Portland Parks & Recreation Bureau won’t play ball with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) when it comes to a key issue surrounding the I-5 Rose Quarter project.