Tonight: BTA hosts first-ever Bike Advocacy Clinic
Learn the advocacy ropes. For free! Tonight thanks to the BTA.
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Portland Commissioner Nick Fish “sad” after getting his bike stolen
Commissioner Fish got his bike stolen last night. (I guess that’s one way to raise the profile of an issue.)
The simple way to end bike theft: Externalize the costs
One idea for how this could work comes from listening to what local gadfly Terry Parker has been saying for years.
Guerrilla traffic diverters installed – then removed – on SE Clinton
“It’s important for us to take over these spaces… because the city isn’t willing to do it.”
5 takeaways from the PPB’s latest ‘Bike Theft Trend Report’
Portland’s bike theft problem: Over $2 million in annual property loss and over 8 bicycles stolen every day.
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.
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