Advocates mount effort to keep transportation hierarchy in city policy
It’s maybe the city’s single most progressive statement of transportation policy.
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Regional Safe Routes program is one of many winners from Metro grants
With the federal government’s support for early biking education shrinking, the Portland area’s regional government is making a significant new investment.
Rare, $20,000 Specialized-McLaren road bike sold at local shop
When we heard River City built one of these up for a local customer, we had to ask the shop’s General Manager Matt Karre a few questions.
Industry Ticker: Zen Bicycle Fabrication launches in-house brand
The full line-up from ZEN Bike Co. Zen Bicycle Fabrication, a bike frame manufacturer based in north Portland, has launched an in-house brand of bicycles under the Zen Bike Co. label. Zen launched back in October 2011 and has found a niche for themselves by making production runs of frames for many other brands.
The Monday Roundup: Automatic lifesaving, handlebar cams and more
Why aren’t these required yet? And other great bike links of the week.
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?