My opinion: How Portland lost its biking mojo — and how to get it back
(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) This week has been somewhat cathartic for me.
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Weekend Event Guide: Ronde, racing, a movie premiere and more
Tough riding or relaxing with a movie. Choose your adventures wisely.
In 1934, The Oregonian’s ‘Let’s Quit Killing’ campaign declared a war on traffic deaths
The nationally-known campaign was strikingly similar to today’s Vision Zero.
Jobs of the Week: Bike N Hike, Chris King, Velotech, Knock Software, and more
We’ve had seven great job opportunities listed this week. Learn more about them via the links below… Transit Program & Planning Intern – City of Wilsonville Bicycle Service & Salesperson – Bike N Hike Hillsboro Coordinator – npGreenway Marketing Manager – Chris King Precision Components Warehouse Operations – HGNR Inc. Shipping Specialist – Velotech, Inc. … Read more
Transportation bureau defends ‘Platinum’ status
They content the outcomes speak for themselves.
Possible cuts to Amtrak service raise stakes of Salem’s transportation limbo
The Cascades line is arguably the bike-friendliest in the country.
Check out the beautiful bike parking at Pacific Northwest College of Art
This is how you do it.
Portland’s Platinum downgrade petition finds support, nears 500 signatures
Downgraders find support and attention from the media.
Owner of Foster storefront wrecked by drunk driver was already a leading voice for street safety
He has been one of the most prominent backers of safety improvements to Foster Road, and also of a citywide street fund.
Would-be fuel exporters offer annual payment that might fund transportation projects
Though it’s not likely to appease many Portlanders fighting to block the deal, there’s a chance that the construction of a propane export terminal in Portland could result in money for local biking improvements.
Advocate has near-death experience on Barbur, a street he’s pushing to make safer
One of Southwest Portland’s most fervent advocates for a safer Barbur Boulevard said Tuesday that he was nearly killed while biking on the street.
New signs help raise visibility of ‘neighborhood greenways’
Each sign costs about $50, including installation.