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Text in bold shows new additions to Senate Bill 260, which passed both chambers of the Oregon Legislature today. For the first time ever, with the passage a few minutes ago of Senate Bill 260, the Oregon Legislature has agreed to open up the state’s lottery-backed Multimodal Transportation Fund (a.k.a. ConnectOregon) to biking and walking … Read more
This new culvert will improve wildlife passage; but it comes with a detour off the Westside Trail.(Image: Multnomah County) Multnomah County has announced a major detour that will impact people who ride bicycles between downtown Portland and the Sellwood Bridge on the west side of the Willamette River. As part of the Sellwood Bridge project … Read more
Franklin Jones of B-Line got noticed by the New York Times.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Here’s the news that caught our eyes this week… — Part of the reason Portland’s economy hasn’t collapsed: big trucks aren’t the only way to move freight around a city. The NYT’s latest visit to Portland examines B-Line, Portland Pedal Power … Read more
Initially plagued with problems, Citi Bike’s main issue these days is keeping up with demand for the popular new mode of transit.
Want to be a bike mechanic? How about a bike valet attendant? Or maybe graphic design is more your thing? We’ve had five great job opportunities posted to our Job Listings this past week (or so). Check them out via the links below… Mechanic – Sellwood Cycle Repair Graphic Designer – Castelli USA Morning Bike … Read more
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Enjoy this day of independence remembrance. Freedom and liberty and America are awesome! The weather is perfect for biking so we hope many of you are taking advantage of it. Lots of folks will check out the St. Honore Criterium in northwest Portland on Saturday. On Sunday, there’s a Portland edition … Read more
Now there are two more reasons to ride at Sandy Ridge.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Sandy Ridge, the popular mountain bike trail-riding area just 40 miles east of Portland, just got even better. Two new trails are set to open by this weekend bringing the total mileage of bike-specific trails in the system to over 15. … Read more
“They’re telling me he has a five percent chance of walking,” Lori Cooley said. “I’m trying not to believe that.”
The Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division has sent a clear message to people how are driving fast and dangerously around the closure of SE Cesar Chavez Blvd: slow down and follow the laws. A statement issued by the transportation bureau this morning says they’ve written 80 citations so far in a “stepped-up” enforcement effort aimed … Read more
Nobody in Oregon gets more of its tourist dollar from bikes than the Mount Hood region, and people in eastern Multnomah and Clackamas counties seem to be taking notice.
Aftermath of a collision on the Highway 6 yesterday.(Photo: Oregon State Police) The Oregon State Police are investigating a collision that happened yesterday afternoon on Highway 6 (Wilson River Highway) east of Tillamook. According to an OSP statement, 29-year old Portland resident Joel Westrom was riding westbound on the shoulder of the highway when he … Read more
