UPDATED: ‘Outer Powell’ project gets $4.9 million for street safety improvements
Oregon’s legislature has voted to devote $4.9 million to “sidewalks, crosswalks, and lane widening” on Southeast Powell Boulevard between 111th and 174th avenues.
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‘Cirque du Cycling’ returns to Mississippi Ave
The Cirque du Cycling is much more than just a bike race (but that part is pretty awesome).(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) After a one-year hiatus, one of our favorite events, the Cirque du Cycling, is set for a triumphant return. The Cirque du Cycling is an awesome mix of family-friendly street festival and top-notch bicycle … Read more
Levi’s makes Portland first stop on its ‘Go To Work’ bike shop tour
Levi’s will have experts on hand for free fixes of bikes and clothing.(Photo: Urban Outfitters) Editors at The New York Times aren’t the only ones who know Portland is an epicenter of fashion and bicycling. One of the most respected names in the history of fashion, Levi’s, has announced their six-city 2013 Bike Shop Tour … Read more
Checking in on the 20s Bikeway Project
One of the big annoyances of getting around Portland’s east side is the shortage of good ways to get north or south. A project that could become Portland’s best such link for bikes is about to kick off.
10 day closure of Interstate Bridge path starts today at noon
Southbound path of Interstate Bridge will have to handle more bikers and walkers going both directions from today through August 9th.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Oregon Department of Transportation issued a statement last night to warn travelers that the northbound biking and walking path on the Interstate Bridge will close for 10 days. The closure … Read more
NY Times shares Pearl District “bike style” with the world
Still from NY Times video. The venerable New York Times turned their video lens to Portland’s Pearl District and is currently sharing the results on their home page for all the world to see. In Intersection: Bicycle Style in the Pearl they capture the personal style perspectives of four Portlanders who bike. Depending on your … Read more
CityTarget’s missing bike parking was rare oversight, PBOT says
After some of its would-be customers let Target know that bike parking isn’t optional among big downtown Portland retailers, the new CityTarget is likely to get some sidewalk bike parking of its own – a bit late.
‘Fiets of Parenthood’ event returns this Sunday
Tackling the obstacle course at last year’s event.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Fiets of Parenthood is back for its 4th year and biking families all over the region are getting ready to strut their stuff at a new venue: The Portland Art Museum. As part of their ongoing Cyclepedia: Iconic Bicycle Design exhibition, PAM has … Read more
Low-car households account for 60% of Portland’s growth since 2005
There’s a very simple reason why Portland’s real estate market is shifting fast: Over the last eight years, households whose members get around without cars account for about three-fifths of Portland’s growth.
BikePortland is eight years old today
Eight years ago today I posted to BikePortland.org for the first time. Since then it’s been an amazing journey to where we are today. When I made that first post, I had written about 150 short posts under the “Bike Fun” banner at OregonLive.com. Since then, we’ve published 9,273 stories here on the Front Page. … Read more
New leadership, membership for ODOT’s bicycle advisory committee
Jenna Stanke is now chair of the committee.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Oregon Department of Transportation’s eight member, governor-appointed Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (OBPAC) has four new members and a new leader at its helm. ODOT put out the call for new members back in January and announced their selections today. The four new … Read more
Chris King’s Gourmet Century brings it all together
Riders dove into freshly prepared Mexican food from Verde Cocina during the lunch stop at Banks Elementary School.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Chris King, the man who founded one of the world’s leading bike companies back in 1976, has always been a gourmet. I can recall, as an employee of Chris King Precision Components back in … Read more