Across Oregon, traffic fatalities abruptly return almost to pre-recession levels
The figures come in the wake of last November’s gas price plunge.
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Jobs of the Week: Velotech, Oregon Walks, Chris King, The Bike Commuter
We’ve had four great jobs listed this week. Learn more about them via the links below… Customer Experience Specialist – Velotech, Inc. Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator – Oregon Walks Account Service Representative – Chris King Components Mechanic / Sales / Management – The Bike Commuter
Weekend Event Guide: Raging Waters fountain ride, intersection painting & more
The peak of summer isn’t letting us go yet.
With new ‘Livable Streets’ subgroup, BikeLoud will commemorate road deaths by all modes
The Facebook page for the new “subgroup”Livable Streets Action. A new group called Livable Streets Action is taking the tactics that have won a string of victories for local biking this spring and summer and applying them to other modes, too. Organizer Dan Kaufman, a videographer and longtime local social justice advocate who has helped … Read more
Another outsider’s take: A British bike journalist on Portland
“To increase cycling’s modal share it’s obvious that Portland’s car-use would have to be restricted.”
Police response to Greenpeace action closes south sidewalk of St Johns Bridge (updated)
“We have no estimated time right now for reopening,” Hamilton said.
More biking = better driving. So why isn’t this said more often?
One passage has a twinge of unfamiliarity in Portland’s transportation conversation these days.
Security video helps police nab prolific bike thief (yet again)
Arrested again; but will it stick?
Open house will feature ODOT plans for notorious section of Powell Blvd
ODOT will add flashing crossing beacons and other features to Powell in 2017.
Heroic bike shop employee wrestles back stolen track bike
Takes guts to tackle a bike thief.
City advisory committees oppose TriMet’s plans for swing gates on Orange Line
It’s back to the drawing board for TriMet.
The Monday Roundup: ‘Unreal’ riding, driving bans, bike theft success, & more
Beautiful? Here are the best stories we came across last week… Uber horror story: This lawyer paints an unsettling picture of what happens when a person on a bicycle gets involved in a collision with an Uber driver. Language drives culture: The “crash not accident” meme got some solid media coverage following the big Vision … Read more