Are parking permits a solution to neighborhood parking wars?
As the city’s transportation director hints that Portland should stop giving away so much of its on-street parking space for free, a local parking expert is floating one way to do it.
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County says Hawthorne Bridge bike lane speed bumps will be removed in 2015
Multnomah County says they’ll remove those raised “speed strips” on SE Madison/Hawthorne Bridge “in 2015.”
Teens arrested for throwing bricks at three men riding on NE Tillamook
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged with assault for throwing bricks at three men as they rode on NE Tillamook Street late last night.
The Monday Roundup: Stolen bike statistics, glowing road paint & more
Eight facts about bike theft that you’ll actually find interesting, and other great bike links of the week.
Activist and radio show host trashes Tilikum Crossing, calls it ‘Auto-ban’ bridge
Not allowing cars to cross it is not only insane, but it’s a symbol of dysfunction.
Novick wants $1 million from general fund for beacons at 15 crosswalks
The City of Portland’s general fund has a few million dollars to spare, and Commissioner Steve Novick is mounting an unusual campaign to spend some of it on safer street crossings.
Businesses and bikeways: City reveals more details about street fee plans
PBOT’s Mark Lear laid out priorities for spending revenue raised by a new street fee.(Photos J. Maus/BikePortland) The City of Portland is slowly leaking out more details of their plans to create a new fee to boost transportation investment. At a town hall meeting in North Portland last night, Mayor Charlie Hales, PBOT Director Leah … Read more
50s Bikeway: still alive, just moving slowly
The latest word from the city: early May. Hopefully.
‘Can’t you read?!’: When one rider calls out another for rolling through a stop
Is it out of line for one person on a bike to aggressively criticize another for ignoring a stop sign in a safe situation?
Jobs of the Week
The spring hiring boom continues here in America’s bike industry mecca. Last week had had a record nine job listings and this week we’ve got eight. Whether you’re a wonk or a wrench, we’ve got some great opportunities for you. Check out the latest jobs posted to our Job Listings via the links below… Active … Read more
Weekend Event Guide: Films, a ‘Super Swap’, bunnies, and more
It’s that time again… And we’ve got the best bike rides and events in the area all dolled up for you in a nice, bloggy package.
Blumenauer will ride to celebrate new path along Marine Drive
Hooray! There’s a new (albeit very small) section of bike path along Marine Drive, and Congressman Earl Blumenauer will help inaugurate it next Tuesday.