City hires project manager for high-profile downtown protected bike lane project
The project management gig that one local planning pro has referred to as the “job of the year” has been filled.
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Support builds for walking and biking improvements on east side of Naito Parkway (updated)
Even where it isn’t blocked, Naito’s existing goatpath often spills over during festivals.(Photo: M.Andersen/BikePortland) A week after Transportation Commissioner Steve Novick’s office called out Naito Parkway for failing to provide “a minimum level of safety for the traveling public” along Waterfront Park, other central-city institutions are weighing in.
First look at Yuba’s new ‘Spicy Curry’ electric-assist cargo bike
One of the best car-replacement vehicle options on the market.
Travel time and speed data shows impact of Powell protest
Traffic data clearly shows how protests tamed a wild urban highway.
Anti-speeding bill nears vote in Salem as activists plan “die-in” at ODOT offices
As Portlanders look for ways to change the culture of streets like Powell Boulevard, state legislators are nearing a vote on a bill designed to do exactly that.
Protest on SE Powell slows traffic, draws big crowd
Peaceful and legal and it worked.
Update on SE Powell collision: Driver has 2 careless driving convictions and Mayor mentions protest
On the mayor’s radar. A few updates to our top story: — The man who was driving the truck that collided with Alistair Corkett on Sunday has two prior convictions for Careless Driving. According to our legal sources, 42-year-old Barry Allen was charged with Careless Driving in November 2013 and Careless Driving and Unsafe Operation … Read more
A third-party view of that u-lock-throwing-road-rage story
A third party view of the U-lock throwing incident.
Utah and Massachusetts jump past Oregon in bike-friendly state rankings
For the second time ever, Oregon didn’t make the top five.
First Look: ODOT’s temporary bikeway for N Denver Ave project
Not bad ODOT, but still a few kinks to work out.
Campaign looks to raise $50,000 for man who lost leg in Sunday’s collision
Help Alistair on his road to recovery.
The Monday Roundup: Salt Lake’s protected intersection, Jiu-jitsu vs. bike thief and more
This week’s best bike links begin with a little bit of Utrecht landing in Utah.