Oregon lawmakers try (again) to raise speed limits
Oregonians should be allowed to drive faster, say a group of 10 Republican lawmakers.
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Bike/walk advocates unveil plan for Oregon to zero out road deaths
The report describes itself as “A Unifying Vision for Street Safety for Oregon.”
Bike Theft Task Force launched: Now let’s get to work!
“I am challenging the community to come up with a plan that will reduce reported bike thefts by 50% in 5 years.” – PPB Chief O’Dea.
Weak links: City finds traffic hot spots on neighborhood greenway system
The city’s bicycle coordinator described inner SE and NW as “a real problem area” for neighborhood greenways.
The Ride: Scappoose to the Banks-Vernonia Trail via logging roads
Pisgah Road near Gunners Lakes Mainline was a wrong turn that turned out right.(Photos J. Maus/BikePortland) Note: Welcome to the first in a series of posts sponsored by 21st Avenue Bicycles. They’ve stepped up to bring you more coverage of bikepacking and adventure rides. Stay tuned all year as we explore the best backroads and … Read more
Milwaukie and Tigard call for regional Safe Routes to School funding
This fall, Metro Councilors will have the opportunity to allocate funding to make safe routes to school for every student in the Metro area.
The Monday Roundup: Distracted driving in action, reflective spraypaint & more
This week’s best bike links begin with a terrifying video of the moments right before traffic crashes.
Comments of the Week: Two readers’ concepts for fixing SE Ankeny at 11th
Turning a terrible intersection into a destination.
Q&A: NYC’s top biking advocate wants you to talk more about death
“The best way to be a successful bike advocate is to be a successful Vision Zero advocate.”
Get ready to climb: Portland’s De Ronde/La Doyenne weekend is coming
Think you’re tough? How does two days and 15,000 feet of climbing sound?
Q&A: Melissa Wells on everyone’s stake in transportation equity
Melissa Wells on why equity matters in transportation.
Jobs of the Week: Bike Works Seattle, NoPo Bike Works, CCC, eBike Store, Velotech, SoupCycle
We’ve had six great job opportunities listed this week. Learn more about them via the links below… E-Bike Mechanic – The eBike Store Bike Shop Mechanic & Customer Service Rep – Bike Works Seattle Bike Shop Mechanic/Customer Service – North Portland Bike Works Bicycle Mechanic – Community Cycling Center Lead SoupCycler – SoupCycle Customer Experience … Read more