First Look: New Waud Bluff Trail connects North Portland to Swan Island
The Waud Bluff Trail is finally open for business.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
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Jobs of the Week
Three great opportunities came up on our Job Listings this past week. Check them out below… Bike Mechanic – Orchard Supply Hardware Senior Product Developer – Castelli USA Bike Mechanic – Community Cycling Center
The Portland connection to London’s stunning new bike plan
PBOT’s Greg Raisman (L) and Transport for London bike planner Steve Cardno.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
First-ever ‘SuperSwap’ promises party, products, films, and more
There’s a new bike event in town and it looks like it will hit the scene with a bang. SuperSwap is set for April 7th and its organizers have put together quite a line-up for bike lovers of all stripes. Not just your average bike swap-meet, SuperSwap will feature both new and used parts, apparel, … Read more
Reader Story: A call for bikeway etiquette as fair weather floodgates open
As temps increase, so do crowds in the bike lanes.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) This article reflects on an annual tradition in Portland: Veteran, all-season riders having to adjust to an influx of fair-weather riders at the onset of spring. It was submitted by 31-year old North Portland resident Adam Stone, who requested that I publish … Read more
Oregon Senator looks to strengthen mandatory helmet laws
If she’s under 18, SB 742 would require her to wear a helmet.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland State Senator Chris Edwards (D-Eugene) is behind two bills this session that would strengthen Oregon’s helmet laws. Sen. Edwards wants to raise the age limit for mandatory helmet use from 16 to 18 years of age (SB 742) and … Read more
Portland Airport to host open house on bicycling
A bike path leads directly to the bike parking at PDX.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Port of Portland wants your feedback on bicycling in and around the Portland International Airport (PDX). They’re hosting an open house next week (3/19) to share information and hear your thoughts on existing facilities and what they can improve on … Read more
PSU e-bike research project launches online survey
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Researchers at Portland State University are looking for e-bike riders to fill out an online survey. The survey is part of an ongoing study that began last fall with an aim to “provide valuable insight into the potential market, user characteristics and barriers to adoption” of e-bikes. Here’s more about the … Read more
Mark Gorton to keynote Oregon Active Transportation Conference
Mark Gorton.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Mark Gorton, the founder of OpenPlans and the influential advocacy media empire Streetsblog, will deliver the keynote speech at the Oregon Active Transportation Summit next month. The Summit takes place in Salem on April 24-25th and the agenda feature a host of speakers, breakout sessions, and a lobbying day at … Read more
City purchases trip-tracking software for Safe Routes to School program
The Hub logo. The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is going high-tech with their vaunted Safe Routes to School program. In an effort to motivate kids to bike and walk to school, they’ve purchased a product that uses radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to automatically track school travel trips. PBOT has won a $35,000 grant … Read more
People and bikes in Washington DC: A photo essay
This stylish young woman on a fixed-gear was spotted in the Adams Morgan neighborhood.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Local business finds niche with cargo bike canopies
Jeremy Neal (L) and Paul Johnson of Blaq Design at their shop on SE 11th and Division.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) You know the local bike industry is healthy when niches are created within niches. That seems to be what’s happening now in Portland’s thriving cargo bike scene. Made up of advocates, builders, retailers, and buyers, … Read more