Six days after man dies crossing SE Chavez, his ghost bike memorial is mangled too (UPDATED)
It was wrecked late Monday or early Tuesday, apparently by the wheel of a motor vehicle.
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Portland’s 2015 World Naked Bike Ride starts June 27 in Colonel Summers Park
Basic details on Oregon’s biggest pay-what-you-will bike ride of the year.
Seven years after ‘Platinum,’ Portland’s collision and fatality rates remain well above its peers
For people biking, Portland is clearly the most dangerous of the four cities recognized as the nation’s bike-friendliest.
Industry Ticker: The Vanilla Workshop launches ‘Urban Racer’ model
An “urban shred sled” from Mr. Vanilla.
Fixing Southeast: Three achievable proposals from a fast-rising advocate
As the last few weeks have made horrifically clear, the area is still full of problems.
Cheat the wind, make a friend: A few tips for riding in a group
Don’t be shy. Grab a wheel and enjoy the benefits of le peloton.
Portland wins bike share grant — to study someone else’s bike share
$75,000 for bike share in Portland! Oh wait…
The Monday Roundup: A bike-boom time capsule, the Blazers’ latest bike fanatic and more
This week’s best bike links begin with a blast from the 1970s.
Mayor Hales, Commissioner Novick call ‘urgent meeting’ in wake of collisions
Coming to the table.(Photo J. Maus/BikePortland) Portland Mayor Charlie Hales and City Commissioner Steve Novick have just announced an “urgent meeting” that will take place next week at City Hall to discuss bike safety following a spate of collisions that has sparked widespread concerns. Novick is the commissioner in charge of the transportation bureau, which … Read more
ODOT says new signals with left turn arrows coming to SE Powell next week
They heard you.(Photo: J Maus/BikePortland_ As hundreds of people take to the streets in an expression of frustration about unsafe biking conditions in Portland, the Oregon Department of Transportation has just announced plans to install new left turn arrows at SE Powell and 26th Avenue — an intersection where two people have sustained serious injuries … Read more
Comment of the Week: What if there were a national campaign to shame people who drive illegally?
Should traffic crimes be punished like sex crimes?
On the scene at the BTA Alice Awards gala
BTA Board Chair Justin Yuen makes the main point of the night.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland) Last night was the Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s 25th anniversary celebration and Alice Awards gala at the Portland Art Museum.