As engineering starts on 20s Bikeway, a few pieces are still shifting
The final plans are coming together for the first on-street bike connection between Portland’s northern and southern borders.
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Portland-based ‘Cylo’ aims for first production run
Eric Duvauchelle on his Cylo One prototype. The base model, which will be built in Portland, will retail for $1,900.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland) A new Portland-based bike brand is trying to presell its first model in order to take a crucial next step in its evolution. Eric Duvauchelle, co-founder of Cylo, has self-funded his company … Read more
The Monday Roundup: Reclaiming street play, bad parking shaming and more
This week’s great bike links start with a striking statistic about children’s play in Edinburgh.
Comment of the Week: The Four Types of Bikeways
But what if we turned the four types of bicyclists concept on its head?
Careless Driving citation issued in collision that killed Kerry Kunsman
Kerry Kunsman (1947-2014).(Photo from his blog) The Oregon State Police announced today that the man who drove his truck into Kerry Kunsman on September 19th as he rode his bike on Highway 131, has been issued two citations. Frank Bohannon, 74, has been cited for Careless Driving (ORS 811.135(3)) and Driving While Suspended. Prior to … Read more
Local bike shops as important as infrastructure?
Bike shops are a key piece of biking’s future. But are we selling them short?(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) Should advocates for bicycling consider retail bike shops as something more than just a place to hang out and buy stuff? What if we thought of them as being so imperative to the cycling revolution that we … Read more
New TriMet path carves better route to South Waterfront, but PSU link still awkward
Almost everybody who bikes into the South Waterfront should probably be using this path now.
A how-to guide for the ultimate carfree Crater Lake rim ride
A how-to guide for getting the most of a carfree Crater Lake rim ride.
Weekend Event Guide: Bike & Beer Fest, Parkways, carfree Crater Lake, and more
Your last chance (until next summer) to ride carfree around Crater Lake. (Photo: J Maus/BikePortland) Welcome to your menu of weekend rides and events, lovingly brought to you by our friends at Hopworks Urban Brewery. How will you mark the change in season? How about a trip south to Crater Lake for 24-miles of carfree … Read more
ODOT ‘listening session’ aids quest to modernize bike/walk plan
ODOT heard from experts about how they should tackle biking and walking policy.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland) The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) hosted a “listening session” at their Portland regional headquarters yesterday. It was the fifth of five such meetings they’re using to gather insights and learn key issues they should address in a major … Read more
Sunday vigil set to honor and remember Steve Fritz
All of Portland is hurting for Portland City Commissioner Amanda Fritz’s family this week.
Eliot neighborhood gets temporary diverter on Rodney as part of Williams work
“I’ve received quite a few phone calls in the past week,” the project manager said.