Massive crowd helps Bill Walton boost Blazers and bicycling spirit
Over 40 years have passed since former Portland Trail Blazer Bill Walton brought NBA championship glory to our city.
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Opinion: Too many cars, not enough leadership
As this week’s cover story in the Willamette Week makes clear, we aren’t doing enough to make our streets safe for everyone. On Wednesday we had the 36th fatality on Portland roads, two more than all of 2018. While those who work at PBOT and City Hall struggle to make progress on Vision Zero goals, … Read more
Man claims he was victim of booby trap on Willamette River Greenway path
We’ve received information about another intentional act of violence against users of off-street paths. Justin D. contacted us this week to share a harrowing story about what he refers to as a “booby trap” on the Willamette River Greenway Trail. Justin says he was riding his electric skateboard (a.k.a. “e-board”) on the path under the … Read more
Did segregation cause your traffic jam?
Sprawl: Among other things, a deliberate attempt to enforce racial segregation with physical space.
New path that would connect to NW Springville Road faces scrutiny from Multnomah County
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District (THPRD) wants to build a new off-street path that would connect new residential development along Northwest Springville Road to a large network of existing paths. The proposed $1.1 million Bethany Creek Trail has been in the works for about 18 months; but some key advocates say they’re frustrated because … Read more
Weekend Event Guide: Giro PDX, Trolley Trail Fest, Cross Kickoff, Sunday Parkways and more
Sponsored by Western Bike Works. Don’t let this smattering of rain fool you, there’s still summer to be had. The weather looks perfect for riding this weekend and we’ve a ton of great suggestions (including a bonus pick that happens tonight!). Have fun out there and remember to use the comments to shout-out any other … Read more
Willamette Week: Portland’s Vision Zero efforts “not working”
“Portland’s streets are killing fields.” That’s the opening salvo in a Willamette Week cover story that tries to make the case that the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Vision Zero efforts are failing. Blindsided is a photo essay and reporting effort that will likely have a big impact on local transportation discussions for weeks and months … Read more
Racing news roundup: Rathe conquers gravel, Wrye-Simpson gets her due, Point-S Nokian off to Colorado
I often feel like we should talk a lot more about Portland’s bike racing scene and the people who make it tick. After all, our region has a dynamic community of people who love competitive cycling in all its forms. At this point in the season, many of those folks are switching gears from road … Read more
Bill Walton rides again! And you can join him during Sunday Parkways
Get psyched for the Blazers’ 50th anniversary season.
Pearl District building owner violated city code by blocking bike racks with locked gates
The owners of the Asa Flats & Lofts in the Pearl District wanted to prevent people from sleeping in alcoves of their building along Northwest Marshall and Lovejoy streets. Their solution was to erect large metal gates. But the gates kept out more than people seeking refuge, they also prevented customers of nearby businesses from … Read more
Guest post: Biking away (some of) my Amazon Prime guilt
This story is by northwest Portland resident, Planning & Sustainability Commissioner and devoted civic activist, Chris Smith. I confess, I’m a heavy user of Amazon Prime. Not in the “I’m too lazy to go to the grocery store” way, but more of a “there’s so much selection, I can get exactly the thing I’m looking … Read more
Family Biking: Go beyond parks and campgrounds with these bike camp hacks
Did you know house sitting is now called (by some at least) “rent hacking”? It sounds cool, but I prefer “camp hacking,” a term I coined for camping options beyond the usual parks and campgrounds. If you’re looking for a quick-and-dirty way to camp with your bikes, maybe it’s time to think outside the box.