New Census data shows zero-car households on the rise in Washington County
Central Forest Grove, Hillsboro and Beaverton are now as car-lite as many parts of east-central Portland.
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ODOT’s Barbur Blvd lane closure analysis finds 1 minute delay, big cut in speeding
Converting a northbound traffic lane to two protected bike lanes would apparently prevent unsafe weaving without massive impacts to morning traffic.
Guest Article: Four things BikeLoudPDX has learned in their campaign for SE Clinton
This has been a wild ride already, and we’re only just beginning our campaign in earnest. Here’s what we’ve learned.
The Monday Roundup: Beer-battered driving, a Minneapolis bike win and more
This week’s best bike links begin with an interesting claim by a man pulled over for erratic driving.
Police ticket man who was run over during ‘Don’t shoot’ protest
Guilty for “improper position on a highway”.(Still from Multnomah County Copwatch video) Portland Police have issued a ticket to a protestor who was taking part in a march downtown yesterday. The march was organized by Don’t Shoot PDX, a fledgling group of activists who have organized a sustained movement for more police accountability and justice … Read more
What do you think? Encouraging high-vis gear
It seems innocent enough: When days get shorter, transportation agencies encourage people to wear reflective clothing.
Weekend Event Guide: Bike parade, Alleycross, a huge sale, and more
Marine Drive path = year-round fun.(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. I hope everyone is OK after that very crazy windstorm last night. With that behind us, the weekend forecast looks clear. It’ll be a bit cooler … Read more
Job of the Week
Just one job posted this week, but it looks like a great opportunity. Check it out below… Recumbent Bike Mechanic – Recumbent PDX
After successful pilot, car2go will put bike racks on half their Portland fleet
I’ll take a bike and a car2go please.
New Police Chief puts Traffic Division in new ‘Community Services’ branch
Chief O’Dea in 2008.(Photo J. Maus/BikePortland) Incoming Portland Police Chief Larry O’Dea appears to be making good on his promises and his potential. The new Chief, who community advocates have hailed for his record on community policing, announced a host of changes to the bureau today. Effective January 8th, 2015, the bureau will have a … Read more
Bike Theft Summit recap: Our big, collective step forward
Portland has taken a giant step forward in the battle to curb bike theft.
TriMet lengthens transfers to 2.5 hours, a long-awaited victory for riders’ group
It’s the biggest victory so far for the five-year-old Bus Riders Unite campaign.