Want to name that bridge? Now’s your chance
What is that new Willamette River bridge going to be called? Starting this morning, the citizens’ committee appointed to decide is asking for ideas.
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Latest Columbia River Crossing proposal scales back bike facilities (updated)
With pro-CRC lobbyists hastily re-gathering votes for an Oregon-funded version of the project, it looks like the bike amenities are being scaled back.
ODOT unveils plans for major changes to Kenton-PIR-Delta Park connection
Detail of ODOT plans for a new bike path adjacent to Denver Ave.(ODOT) The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is entering the design phase of a project that will bring major changes to bicycling conditions between the Kenton neighborhood, N Denver Ave, and connections to Schmeer Road and Portland International Raceway (PIR). On the project … Read more
Cyclocross interview series episode one: Molly Cameron
Molly Cameron, shown here racing in 2010, is a fixture on the local cyclocross scene. In addition to being an elite-level racer, she also owns Portland Bicycle Studio.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
‘Live the Revolution’ event promises inspiration through storytelling
Jude Gerace, owner of Sugar Wheel Works and creator the Live the Revolution event.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Everyone’s talking about the Live the Revolution event happening tomorrow night (Thursday, 10/17) at Clinton Street Theater. The event is organized by Sugar Wheel Works, a custom wheel-building company based in north Portland. This is the fourth year … Read more
Renovation at Powell’s Books leads to uncertain future for iconic bike racks
The racks at Powell’s on Burnside and 10th have the names of bike books and their authors on them.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) An upcoming renovation project at Powell’s Books in downtown Portland has put the future of its iconic, bike book themed racks at the corner of SW 10th and Burnside in question. According to … Read more
New brewery in Cascade Locks hopes to bank on bike tourism
Thunder Island Brewing Company in Cascade Locks sets out to serve tourists pedaling the newly reconnected Historic Columbia River Highway.
Opinion: Another death on Barbur
Another person died early this morning while traveling on SW Barbur Blvd. According to the Portland Police, a 27-year-old man was driving at a “very high rate of speed” when he lost control of his car (a Prius), crossed the centerline, demolished a bus shelter on the opposite sidewalk, hit a building, then smashed into … Read more
Community Cycling Center prepares for leap into job training business
The CCC is preparing to launch a fee-for-service job training operation that could give underprivileged Portlanders a ladder into Portland’s rapidly expanding bike industry.
Armed with video camera, man takes neighborhood traffic safety into his own hands
Southeast Portland resident Tony Tapay takes the safety and livability of his neighborhood streets seriously. His citizen activism usual takes the form of calls and emails to the Bureau of Transportation requesting speeding enforcement. But there’s one issue he’s gotten so frustrated about due to a lack of action and response from both the violators … Read more
Bike trips up 15% on NE Multnomah after installation of protected bike lane
Turns out people like having few cars around and more protection when they ride.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Portland Bureau of Transportation is touting the success of their road diet and protected bike lane project on NE Multnomah Street in the Lloyd District. On their website today, PBOT announced results of a travel survey and … Read more
Have a cool bike? Flaunt it at upcoming show
Goddard and his collaborators will set up a raised platform, put on a ‘killer list of cool tunes’ and invite anyone to strut their mechanical stuff.