The Monday Roundup: Ultrasound passing enforcement, Portland’s housing shortage and more
This week’s best bike links start with a custom device being used in Tennessee to test passing distances.
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Comment of the Week: Biking, fitness and weight loss are three different things
“I doubt there’s a fat girl alive who has any doubts about the desirability of being thin.”
In $21 million lawsuit, hit-and-run victim calls out dangerous stretch of N Interstate
“I don’t understand how nobody could be doing anything to make that safer when there’s been so many injuries.”
City engaged in battle against speeding epidemic
More cameras, lower speed limits. At least that’s the hope.
Portland bike counts up in eastside grid, down in east and southwest
Biking keeps rising in Portland’s bike-friendliest neighborhoods, but it seems to be dropping elsewhere.
State seems ‘very receptive’ to a raised bike lane on outer Powell, advocates say
“ODOT was very receptive of such modifications.”
Industry Ticker: PUBLIC Bikes opens Portland showroom
SF-based PUBLIC, now in Portland.
Weekend Event Guide: Mechanics battle, memorial ride, space wars, and more
Best wrenches in the west will compete at Saturday’s Bike Mechanic Challenge. (Photo Charles Edelson/Community Cycling Center) This menu of delicious rides and events is brought to you by our friends at Hopworks Urban Brewery. Their support makes BikePortland possible. Whew. We have survived the worst of the heat wave and temps should be much … Read more
Challenge to River View biking ban dismissed by State Land Use Board
The end of NW Trail Alliance’s legal fight with the City of Portland over River View Natural Area.
City’s $8 million for 122nd Avenue will aid crossings and trigger new frequent bus line
TriMet is preparing to improve its No. 71 bus to run every 15 minutes or better almost all day, every day.
Tonight’s Pedalpalooza pick: Let’s play some bikesketball!
This dreamy hoop awaits you. Wondering what Pedalpalooza ride to do today after work? How about joining us for some bikesketball?
Industry Ticker: Western Bikeworks opens new 8,500 square foot store in Tigard
8,500 square feet of fresh bike shop goodness in Tigard.