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Jobs of the Week: Fat Tire Farm, WashCo Bikes, Kerr Bikes, Holy Spokes, Showers Pass, Everybody’s Bike Rentals
Usually we don’t see such a flurry of new job listings until later in spring. Perhaps this is a sign of a boom bike year? If you’re looking for a new start or a fresh start, check out the latest jobs below… – Mechanic – Fat Tire Farm (Hood River) – Kerr Bikes Employees – … Read more
Oregon lawmakers vote to give cities authority to set speed limits
A key part of the City of Portland’s 2020 legislative agenda and traffic safety efforts got a boost in Salem yesterday when the Joint Committee on Transportation voted 10-2 in favor of House Bill 4103 which authorizes the Oregon Department of Transportation to delegate authority to set speed limits to cities and counties. HB 4103 … Read more
Portland City Council passes ‘Rose Lane’ transit priority plan
With existing plans as a foundation, buoyed by success of three initial projects, and — most importantly — with the full support of City Commissioner Chloe Eudaly and her staff, Portland City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to endorse the Rose Lane Project.
Weekend Event Guide: Green Zebra Party, Mini Bike Winter, Love Your Fit, and more
Mini Bike Winter never disappoints. Join the opening event tonight and plug into a full weekend of thrills, chills, and spills. (Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Mayor Wheeler wants your feedback on his ‘Climate Emergency’ declaration
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler released a draft version of his Climate Emergency Declaration (PDF) yesterday. The document sets new goals for carbon emission reduction and it issues a call-to-arms for actions to address climate change impacts with an emphasis on a just transition for “frontline communities” (which are defined as, “Black and Indigenous people, communities … Read more
Slow then go: Checking in on Oregon’s new stop sign law
I don’t want to jinx it, but we’re 44 days into being an “Idaho Stop” state and the sky hasn’t fallen. I haven’t heard of any crashes caused by confusion over Oregon’s new law, and there have been (remarkably) zero biased news stories or crazy op-eds about it.
Will Portland’s ‘Rose Lanes’ be safe for cycling? New research offers clues
How safe is it for bicycle riders to share a “transit only” lane with bus and streetcar operators?
Commissioner Chloe Eudaly is ready to focus on cycling
“As our population booms and we have smaller and smaller right-of-way to share, biking really needs to have a lot more direct focus from the Commissioner.”— Jamey Duhamel, policy director for Commissioner Chloe Eudaly A big thing happened at last night’s Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting: A current City Commissioner (via a staff person) expressed … Read more
Did you get hit by driver of this red pick-up while crossing Martin Luther King Jr Blvd last night?
If so, a reader witnessed the crash, snapped a photo of the driver’s license plate, and wants to help you get justice.
Rapha will relocate North American HQ from Portland to Bentonville, Arkansas
Another piece of Portland’s vaunted local cycling industry is soon to be gone: High-end cycling apparel and lifestyle brand Rapha Racing LLC is moving its North American operations from Portland to Bentonville Arkansas. According to North America Marketing Director Jake Rosenbloum, the move will be finalized by March 1st. “Portland has been an incredible home … Read more