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ODOT staffer raises eyebrows with series of tweets – UPDATED
Comments about transportation safety made on Twitter last week by Portlander Tiana Tozer have raised eyebrows. While her Twitter account is not an official ODOT communications channel (her profile says, “Opinions are my own”), Tozer is ODOT’s Region 1 transportation safety coordinator and she sits on the Portland Bureau of Transportation Vision Zero Task Force. … Read more
The Monday Roundup: Bikelash insanity, bike share bust, Greg LeMond, and more
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Bike lanes on East Glisan! Checking in on PBOT’s latest arterial street update
Impacts of these changes will be profound.
Weekend Event Guide: Alice Awards, Killer Fang Ride, photo show, and more
Kids are back in school, the sun isn’t quite as sunny, and there’s a fall vibe in the air. While summer has dropped off the back of the peloton, it’s still a beautiful time to ride bikes in Portland! If you’re looking for something to do, have a look at our ride and event selections … Read more
Jobs of the Week: Holy Spokes, Velotech, Go By Bike, Community Cycling Center
The peak summer cycling season might be behind us, but local bike-related companies are still looking for great people. Learn more about our latest job listings via the links below… –> Full Time Bike Share Technician – Holy Spokes –> Shipping Specialist – Velotech –> Bike Valet Attendant Closing Position – Go By Bike –> … Read more
“Slow down!” Neighbors fight back against speeders with signs and cheers
“I’m sick and tired of people speeding around here.”
US Census: Portland bike commuting hits lowest rate in 12 years
The latest numbers from the U.S. Census bureau estimate that the number of people who bike to work in Portland is down to 5.3%. That number is down from 6.3% in 2017 and it’s the lowest we’ve seen since 2007. Portland’s bike to work number peaked at 7.2% in 2014.
Bike/walk advocates will join scooter club at memorial for Sue Bartlett
When Sue Bartlett was hit by the driver of an SUV on August 30th, she was on a gas-powered motorized scooter; but that fact hasn’t stopped active transportation advocates from organizing an event to remember her life. “Light individual transportation (LIT) with low carbon footprints are the most vulnerable and exposed users of our public … Read more
Dispatch from Izmir, Turkey, where mobility options abound
BikePortland subscriber Timur Ender recently visited family in Turkey and shares his impressions about how people get around.
PSU moves toward permanent car ban on SW Montgomery
Pretty much every time people are treated to urban space that’s free from motor vehicles, they embrace it and want to make it last forever. That appears to be what’s happening on Southwest Montgomery between 6th and Broadway.