Safety advocates win on Clinton: city installs barricades during Division detour
A 4 pm ride on Clinton this afternoon will be changed from a protest to a celebration.
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BTA throws weight behind five new greenways east of 205
Of the five new advocacy campaigns we’re examining this week, the only one that’s almost certain to succeed is east of Interstate 205.
Jobs of the Week
Looking for your next professional adventure? Two opportunities were added to our Job Listings this week.
Get pumped: The 2014 Bike Commute Challenge kicks off next week
September is your best chance to get your co-workers to give biking a shot.
Community demands change as SE Clinton remains in the spotlight
SE Clinton is attracting a lot of attention these days. Here’s an update on the latest actions.
Weekend Event Guide: Cyclocross, scavenger hunt, protests, and more
Racers fly through the wooded trail section of the David Douglas Park cyclocross course in 2013.(Photo J. Maus/BikePortland) Welcome to your menu of weekend rides and events, lovingly brought to you by our friends at Hopworks Urban Brewery. With a bit of a cooling trend in store, this weekend should be just about perfect for … Read more
Future off-road bike park Gateway Green acquired by City of Portland
Conceptual drawing of the off-road biking plans. A key step toward making Gateway Green a reality was taken today when Portland City Council voted unanimously to authorize a land transfer from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Portland is now the official owner of the 25 acre property that’s slated to become what Portland Parks … Read more
BTA looks to revive plan for protected bike lanes through downtown
Even though downtown is far and away the most popular destination for bike-commuting, it’s a yawning gap in the city’s network of low-stress bike routes.
Fatal collision spurs new calls to complete the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail
The tragic death of Ellen Dittebrandt on Sunday has spurred new advocacy for completion of the Historic Columbia River State Trail.
Arrest made in hit-and-run on SE 82nd in Clackamas County
The Clackamas County Sheriff’s office arrested a man today after a hit-and-run on SE 82nd just south of King Road (about 12 miles southeast of Portland). Here’s the story so far from the CCSO: On August 26, 2014 at approximately 3:00 p.m., Robert B. Hyer, age 30, was riding a bicycle in the bike lane … Read more
New activist group off to fast start: First protest ride is tonight – UPDATED
A new group of activists that hopes to spark Portland’s biking fire had their first meeting on Saturday.