With eye on Portland-area freeway expansions, ODOT announces new “Mega Projects” office
While some say we should rip out highways, the State of Oregon is poised to make them bigger.
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‘Truck Trike’ maker seeks new partner for licensing and production
Know someone who can make these things?
Traffic diverters get painted and bring neighbors together in north Portland
Diverters don’t have to be a dirty word.
PBOT touts ‘significant success’ of traffic calming project on Lincoln-Harrison
The City of Portland has released the first batch of traffic analysis data for one of their most contentious projects in years and the numbers look good if you’re a fan of safer streets.
Bike shop news: Driver crashes into Cat Six Cycles, Crank Bicycles closing
I’ve got two bits of bike shop news to share…
Tech troubles delay opening of secure parking at TriMet bike-and-ride facilities
There’s perhaps no more important place for high-quality bicycle parking than a location where bike theft is rampant and that sits at the bottom of a big hill separating two major employment zones. That’s why many bicycle users were excited about the new bike parking at TriMet’s Goose Hollow MAX station. Unfortunately the facility is … Read more
State commission close to making pick for ODOT director
The Oregon Transportation Commission just announced a special meeting that will take place on Wednesday where they are likely to choose a new leader of the Oregon Department of Transportation. ODOT’s longtime director Matt Garrett announced his resignation back in January and left the agency in June. An OTC search committee has been meeting since … Read more
Family Biking: Two tweens on a family bike (part one)
I just realized I can still carry both my kids on my bike! But just barely. The barely part is due both to my ability to carry them and the amount of space on my bike. The ability part isn’t about not having an e-assist (though that would certainly make it easier and more fun), … Read more
The Monday Roundup: Profiling, transit victory, bad drivers, e-bikes and more
This week’s Monday Roundup is sponsored by the Lumberyard Bike Park, where bike-themed birthday dreams come true.
Man arrested after admitting to Springwater Corridor assault and bike theft
Back in July, Jay Hamlin was the victim of a scary assault and robbery while bicycling on the Springwater Corridor in southeast Portland. Today the Multnomah County District Attorney announced they arrested a suspect in connection with the case and have charged him with felony robbery, assault and theft.
High level talks next month will decide fate of I-5 Rose Quarter project
What’s really going on with the controversial I-5 Rose Quarter project?