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“Since Metro seems to be easily cowed by the minority nowadays, and we have mayors who think it’s okay to flout the law, it’s time for a lawsuit.”— Rex Burkholder, former Metro councilor As we shared on Wednesday, the mayors of 21 of the 25 cities represented by Metro have signed a letter that calls … Read more
“Shall the City increase fees up to three percent on utility reserves and establish a four and a half cent per gallon motor vehicle fee to reduce pollution, conserve energy, improve streets?”— Question on poll conducted this week by Portland Mayor Charlie Hales. This morning, the Willamette Week broke the story about a poll performed … Read more
Bicycling in Utrecht is pleasant (and safe of course).(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Here in America, the most common word associated with new bikeway projects is “safety”. Deaths, injuries, and collision statistics are the key driver of which projects rise to the top of funding lists. Want a new bike path on a street in your … Read more
Homebuilders have discovered low-car life in Portland. But until now, nobody’s made a comprehensive effort to help Portlanders locate low-car homes.
We received quite an interesting mix of opportunities on our Job Listings this past week. From tending bar to assembling parts, to working with kids. Check out our latest listings via the links below… Purchasing and Production Manager – Nutcase Assembler – Chris King Precision Components Youth Programs Manager – Cascade Bicycle Club Mechanic, Salesperson, … Read more
From bicycle culture tour flyer.(Illustration by Shawn Granton) If you are in love with bicycles, there’s simply no better city in the world to live in than Portland. Case in point are three upcoming bicycle tours — all happening on August 24th — that will showcase three things that many bike lovers cherish: our rich … Read more
Morning sunrise behind me, the dream-like Hail Ridge Road in front of me. It would be a very good day on the bike.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland unless otherwise noted) Spending three days riding some of the most exhilarating roads in our state has left me with many fond memories and new excitement about the bike … Read more
A man who was trying to cross Interstate 205 under the NE Killingsworth Street overpass was struck by someone driving northbound on the freeway. According to the PPB, the man was on his bike prior to the collision. He has “traumatic injuries” and his current condition is unknown at this time. It’s not yet apparent … Read more
View from outside Bike Farm this morning.(Photos: Melinda Musser) The non-profit, all-volunteer Bike Farm celebrated its opening day at its new location yesterday. Then this morning, volunteers awoke to news that an overnight fire destroyed all their tools and caused significant damage throughout their space at 1810 NE 1st Avenue. Bike Farm board member Momoko … Read more
Will it be rendered powerless?(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Mayors from 22 of the 25 cities represented by Metro are pushing to make the Regional Active Transportation Plan (ATP) relatively powerless. The plan has been in the making for over two years, and Metro has been showing off the 70-page review draft via public open houses … Read more
Twelve years after Portland Streetcar put rails onto to city streets, it’s still a Portland rite of passage to crash your bike on its tracks — and it’s still a maddening problem for the handful of people trying to solve it.
ODOT has created an interactive map of the projects. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has revealed their list of projects that could get funding through their Mt. Hood Multimodal Transportation Plan (MHMTP). Along with the list is an online survey where you can tell them which of the 40 projects you think are most … Read more