Two more reasons we need more dedicated cycling space in the central city
In the past week I’ve heard about two incidents that illustrate an often overlooked reason why we need more dedicated, protected bikeways in the central city.
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300 people turned out for the annual Kidical Mass Easter Ride!
Our Family Biking column is sponsored by Clever Cycles. ➤ Read past entries here. With the Easter bunny hopping onto the scene so has arrived biking season! Like myself, you may feel that biking season never closed to begin with, but I still like celebrating the first big Kidical Mass PDX kids-of-all-ages family bike ride … Read more
‘No More Deaths’ rally planned following recent fatality
A woman was killed on Friday afternoon while walking across NE Broadway. Local advocates have now planned a memorial event to highlight the inherent dangers at this section of Broadway and encourage the City of Portland to do more to mitigate them.
Here’s why I think we should change stop sign laws for bicycle users
Trying to calm the freak out.
The Monday Roundup: A thief’s remorse, sorrow in DC, and more
This week’s Monday Roundup is sponsored by the Oregon Coast Gravel Epic, coming to beautiful Waldport on May 4th. I hope all your weekend dreams came true! Judging by the photos I’ve seen it looks like the spring weather was loved by all.
Police investigate fatal collision at NE Broadway and Grand
NOTE: Please see updates at end of this story. It was originally reported as a bicycle fatality; but we have since confirmed that the woman killed was walking prior to being hit. Portland Police say someone has been hit and killed in the area of NE Grand Avenue and Broadway.
PBOT wants diverters on N Michigan to reduce crashes and cut-through drivers
This is how you tame the bull in the China shop.
Project will reduce driving space, add safer bikeways and crossings to SE 162nd Avenue
More good news for this part of town.
Biketown will be free on Earth Day (Monday, 4/22)
Free. Free. Free.