Radically sensible: 8 questions for Elly Blue, Portland’s pop bikenomist
Blue has organized years of observations about the economic benefits of biking into a 194-page book of deeply rational arguments that’s poised to make a splash.
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Portland truck factory replaces electric carts with pedal-powered trikes
Leave it to the logistics experts at Daimler to calculate that human-powered machines make good sense on the floor of a truck factory.
Will Portland’s biggest apartment project wake the sleepy Lloyd District?
Dozens of big new apartment buildings that will cater to low-car Portlanders are popping up all over the inner east side, but the one where work started two weeks ago will be the biggest one of all.
U.S. Sec of Commerce will visit United Bicycle Institute in North Portland
Secretary of Commerce (and triathlete) Penny Pritzker.(Photo: US Dept. of Commerce) In the latest nod to Portland’s reputation as an epicenter of the bicycle industry, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will visit United Bicycle Institute (UBI) in North Portland on Friday. The Department of Commerce announced the event as part of Sec. Pritzker’s … Read more
Two chances to get sneak peek at new Gorge bike path
The new bridge over McCord Creek is a highlight of the State Trail.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced that a newly paved section of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail will officially open to the public on October 31st. But there are two ways you can get a … Read more
10 key details from Portland’s bike share proposal and contract
As public bikesharing systems continue to become standard public services in cities around the country, what’s the deal with Portland’s?
“Going Dutch” event will show what’s possible in Portland
A trip to Delft, a city in the Netherlands that makes ample use of automated bollards to prohibit driving during certain hours, sparked inspiration for “Going Dutch” event.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) By now, we’ve all seen and heard numerous examples of Dutch bike infrastructure; but specific examples of how Dutch-style treatments would look applied to … Read more
Portland Police team up with PBOT for ‘Back to school’ enforcement
School is back in session tomorrow!(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Tomorrow is the first day of school for thousands of Portland students and the Police Bureau plans to beef up enforcement to make sure they get to school safely. And, taking safety one step further, they’re also urging parents to leave the car at home and … Read more
Record turnout as ‘cross season gets rolling
A forested section of the course served up challenging ascents and descents.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
A crowdfunding test for Gateway Green bike park project
The Gateway Green parcel, as seen from the I-205 path looking south toward the Gateway Transit Center.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
The Monday Roundup: Putty bike hacks, ‘The new Jane Jacobs’ & more
The folks who make self-setting rubber Sugru have a list of 12 ways their product can improve your bike, starting with a bell on your brake lever and including a “removable smartphone bike mount.”
With shouts and smiles, Breakfast on the Bridges expands to the Burnside
The Burnside Bridge often goes unsung and unappreciated by bikers. But as of today, the Burnside won’t be going unfed.