Woman arrested for intentionally ramming bike rider in downtown Portland – UPDATED
A woman was arrested for assault after intentionally ramming a man with her car.
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Reader email (and my reaction): Cornell Rd encounter spurs concerns
I’m always fascinated when people feel like bicycling shouldn’t be allowed on busy roads simply because they consider it “dangerous.”
Oregon Business mag says private sector is leading ‘cycling’s next wave’
As Portland’s government seems to be scaling back its bike investments after years of leading the nation, its private sector is charging ahead after discovering that bike-awareness has become a good way to make money.
Jobs of the Week
The spring hiring boom continues this week with another gaggle of great opportunities to choose from. If you’re looking for a new endeavor in Portland’s vibrant bike scene, check out the latest jobs posted to our Job Listings via the links below… Active Transportation Division Manager – City of Portland, Oregon Purchasing and Receiving Clerk … Read more
With Hawaii expansion and a new book, bike-tour entrepreneur Todd Roll is on the move
Todd Roll of downtown-based Pedal Bike Tours has had a big spring.
Weekend Event Guide: Skills, hills, and a bit of rambling
Here’s your big menu of rides and events happening this weekend. So now you have no excuse to not get out there.
Lifestyle column: What a car is good for
I have recently rediscovered that the typical car is much more than what I remembered it to be.
SprocketFly.com creates a web platform for bike-repair housecalls
Portland is great at delivering things by bike: flowers, beer, plumbing. A new company wants to be a platform for delivering … bike repairs.
The Dalles at a tipping point says “bike freak” Mayor Stephen Lawrence
Meet Stephen Lawrence, mayor of The Dalles and a self-described “Blumenauer bike freak.”
PBOT’s new Sunday Parkways promo video is awesome
You’ve simply got to watch this new video put out by the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation. PBOT is just over a one month away from their first Sunday Parkways event of the year (May 11th) and the video was made to kick off their fundraising efforts.
Neighborhood group will gather support for Burnside road diet near Mt. Tabor
A neighborhood activist is looking for volunteers to help him research the effects of adding buffered or parking-protected bike lanes on Burnside.
Gallery: Here’s how Portlanders store their bikes at home
Portlanders have known for years that we’re blessed with some of the best public and commercial bike parking in the country. But our private bike parking goes unsung.