The Monday Roundup: Automatic lifesaving, handlebar cams and more
Why aren’t these required yet? And other great bike links of the week.
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Swan Island transportation group may shut doors after Metro funding shifts
The Lloyd District and Washington Park TMAs will survive but will be forced to scale back operations.
Comment of the Week: A definitive wishlist for Portland’s bridges
Wow. I think Max said it.
Amtrak’s trains keep getting bike-friendlier, but its buses aren’t keeping up
As Amtrak invests in improving its trains to carry bikes, some customers are warning that Amtrak’s buses are falling behind.
Weekend Event Guide: Dropout, trail work, time trial and more
Tall bikes are for everyone. Ride with freak bikes and the people who love them at the Dropout Bike Club ride tonight.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) Welcome to your menu of weekend rides and events, lovingly brought to you by our friends at Hopworks Urban Brewery. Looks like we’ve got another weekend of stellar weather ahead. … Read more
Jobs of the Week
We’ve had seven great job opportunities listed this week. Check them out via the links below… Lead Mechanic – Pedal Bike Tours E-bike Sales & Bike Builder – Cynergy E-Bikes Bicycle Mechanic – West End Bikes Bike Mechanic – Bike Commuter Shipping/Receiving Specialist – Velotech, Inc. Mechanic – Western Bikeworks Retail Sales Associate – Western … Read more
ODOT is building its first complete wishlist of biking and walking projects
How should the state rank the importance of the many projects on its list?
Bike riders can expect up to 20 minute delays at Sellwood Bridge through end of March – UPDATED
A trip across the Sellwood Bridge could cost you an extra 20 minutes through the end of next month.
NYC and DC advocates top the agenda at Oregon Active Transportation Summit
Earlybird registration ends next week.
Student energy will soon help power Glencoe Elementary, literally
Plug-in electric bikes donated to the school this month will introduce the concept of pedal-powered energy.
Housing and transportation advocates plan to pack hearing for affordability bill
Inclusionary zoning is entirely banned in two U.S. states: Oregon and Texas.