Protected bike lanes are so hot right now. Hey folks, I’m down in California on a holiday road trip, visiting family from Arcata to Cypress (in northern Orange County). Hope all is well up in Portland. I hear you’re having a winter storm? Well, it’s not exactly warm and sunny down here if it makes … Read more
Scared to stop.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) A reader sent us a note recently about a traffic situation that I feel could use more community awareness and discussion. It has to do with stopping for people who are waiting to walk across the street. Oregon law (ORS 811.028) clearly states that if you see a person … Read more
Portland-based industrial designer Toren Orzeck and his “Orp” bike horn/light.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Many people ride with bike bells; but the truth is, in the midst of traffic they are not nearly loud enough to be heard inside the cabin of a car or truck. That’s a problem that Toren Orzeck of Fuse, a product … Read more
Big crowd for Let’s Race Bikes! launch party.(Photos by Will Wall) Last month we shared a bit about Let’s Race Bikes!, a new coalition of local teams that want to encourage more women to suit up and race on the road. They had their big launch party on Saturday night and we heard from one … Read more
Ready for the apocalypse.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Along with women on bikes, another major biking theme that has gone from trend to full-fledged movement in 2012 is the connection between bicycles and disasters. From our local efforts here in Portland, to national attention thanks to hurricane Sandy, this is an idea whose time has come. … Read more
Singing and cycling are a Portland holiday tradition.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) It’s a well known fact that Portlanders love themed bike rides. Even in the depths of winter and with the holiday hustle and bustle in full swing, the bike lovers among us still find time to organize rides. And why not? Being on a … Read more
BTA’s Gerik Kransky (L) and freight advocate Corky Collier after the PBOT Budget BAC meeting yesterday.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) In the face of severe cuts to active transportation in the PBOT budget that came to light last month, a coalition led by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) presented a proposal yesterday to restore nearly half … Read more
A cargo trailer belonging to Pedal Bike Tours, a bike rental and tour company based in Portland, has been stolen. According to company employee Scott Klees, the trailer is a 12-foot long, single-axle, Continental Cargo Trailer. It was stolen off the street near the corner of NE 7th and Church on the night of Monday, … Read more
Hi everyone. I’m leaving this Friday for a family road trip down to southern California (with stops in the Redwoods, Marin, Oakland, and more). As usual around the holidays, I won’t be posting as many stories as you’re used to. I’ll still be working and minding the ship while I’m on the road; but I’d … Read more
Taking the new rig for a spin.(Photo: Greg Lee) The Community Cycling Center’s annual Holiday Bike Drive took place on Sunday. The event is a cherished tradition here in Portland as it brings together the community in a way that no other event does. Beyond simply giving out free bikes, the CCC carefully chooses recipients … Read more
Highway 97 in La Pine, Oregon now has a buffered bike lane. (Photo: ODOT)
Getting real about the costs.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) At its meeting tomorrow, Portland City Council is set to authorize the contract with Alta Bicycle Share for our forthcoming bike share system. In advance of that vote, the City has released new cost estimate numbers for the project. Thanks to new numbers from Alta, we now … Read more