This is where the candidates will debate economic development on Wednesday.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland The issue of bicycling on and around Swan Island is enjoying a major surge lately and it could take center stage during a debate on Wednesday between mayoral hopefuls Jefferson Smith and Charlie Hales. The topic of the debate is “the … Read more
E-bikes could change Portland. But how?(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Whether you like them or not, electric bikes are a growing part of the U.S. market. Far from just a trend or a novelty, e-bikes are here to stay. But even with major bike companies (and their marketing power) behind them, improved technology, and lower prices, … Read more
A new buffer on SE Madison.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) The bike lane on SE Madison St. as it approaches the Hawthorne Bridge just got a three-foot buffer this morning. This is one of a trio of projects coming to the east and westbound approaches that we can expect in the next few months as part … Read more
Big crowds welcomed the 2012 Cross Crusade to Alpenrose yesterday.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
“Streets that prioritize biking and walking and include amenities like bike lanes and pedestrian plazas have been proven to boost retail sales by 10-25 percent.”— Statement by Transportation Alternatives Here’s the news and other interesting stuff that caught our eyes this past week… – An article from Bill McKibben Rolling Stone discusses the terrifying new … Read more
Hales and Smith at City Club today.(Image: Screen grab from live stream) Mayoral candidates Jefferson Smith and Charlie Hales shared their visions at a City Club debate at the Governor Hotel in Portland today. The debate was moderated by Tracy Barry of KGW-TV. Transportation came up several times during the debate, and one of Barry’s … Read more
Sunday!(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Cross Crusade race series (brought to us by River City Bicycles), the grand-daddy of them all, is set for another wild kickoff event this Sunday at Alpenrose Dairy in Portland’s southwest hills. Last year nearly 1,500 people showed up to race at the Crusade opener, which makes it one of … Read more
TriMet plans to change things up a bit with their annual “Be Seen, Be Safe” promotion. This year, instead of the hi-vis clothing fashion show they’ve held at Pioneer Courthouse Square in years past, they’ll have “street teams” taking the message directly to the people. With the theme of, “Taking safety to the streets,” TriMet … Read more
Before (left) and after images of SW Stark.(Photos: PBOT)
A temporary detour is giving people on bikes their own lane on the Broadway Bridge. “Felt like a first-class citizen for the first time in my life crossing the Willamette River.”
Three excellent job opportunities have been posted to our Job Listings in the past week. Check out the links below to learn more… Legislative Affairs Manager – Cascade Bicycle Club PT Administrative/Accounts Payable/Receivable – EcoSpeed Inc. Program Manager – Community Cycling Center
View of NE Weidler at 104th. The Portland Police are looking for the driver in a hit-and-run that occurred near the intersection of NE 104th and Weidler Street at about 9:00 pm tonight. According to a PPB statement, officers responded to a call of a collision involving a man on a bicycle. When they arrived … Read more