Special report: How Portland stopped building neighborhood greenways
If Portland has contributed any innovations of its own to the craft of designing great streets, it’s this two-word idea: neighborhood greenways.
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Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge elevator woes continue
Nice elevator when it’s working.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland) The opening of the Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge in July 2012 came amid much fanfare. The $13.6 million span over Interstate 5 provided a much-needed connection between the Lair Hill neighborhood and the burgeoning South Waterfront. While it’s a beautiful bridge to walk and bike on, it … Read more
A teaser peek at new bikes from Breadwinner Cycles
One year ago Tony Pereira and Ira Ryan gave up successful framebuilding businesses to launch Breadwinner Cycles. They gave us an exclusive sneak peek at their two new 2014 models just before packing them up and shipping them out to the NAHBS show in North Carolina.
Weekend Event Guide: Sales, Bike Expo, Jump Jam, MTB racing and more
Moving by bike is more fun than you think!(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland)
With new leadership duo, a new era begins for NW Trail Alliance
New faces at the helm of the Northwest Trail Alliance will likely bode well for the future of off-road cycling in and around Portland.
Thoughts turn to D.C. and the National Bike Summit
BikePortland is headed to Washington D.C. next week to cover the 2014 National Bike Summit.
Planning starts on west-side path network’s missing link: Hillsboro to Banks
As the metro area’s rugged east side races to build its recreational bike network, the gentler, flatter west side is showing how persistence (and a steady stream of money) can pay off.
Finding (and grinding) gravel in Salem
Turns out the backroads west of Salem offer some very fine riding.
TriMet to build fewer bike lockers and more covered bike racks at new transit stops
Portland’s regional transit agency is installing far fewer $50-a-year bike lockers than it used to and adding more short-term parking near stops as it rethinks the ways people in cities tend to combine bikes and public transit.
Trucking company settles with Rickson family for $700,000
Facing a $1.78 million lawsuit in the wrongful death case of Kathryn Rickson, trucking company Golden State Foods Corp., opts for a settlement.
County chair candidates Kafoury and Francesconi talk transportation at debate
Candidates Deborah Kafoury and Jim Francesconi found some modest differences at a debate on the subject Tuesday.
Review: LIT road commuter/training tires from Velo Products
Meet the LIT tires, offered by Portland-based Velo Products.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) This review was written by Scott Kocher, a Portland-based trial lawyer whom I met while biking in Forest Park last year. He’s also an alternate member of the City of Portland Pedestrian Advisory Committee and a dedicated transportation activist. —— LIT 360 Ultra-Reflective … Read more