9 kids, 6 adults and a day on bikes in San Francisco
Who says families with small kids (on their own bikes) can’t bike through big cities?(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
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Police consider bike-focused stop sign enforcement on Springwater
Streetview of Springwater and Spokane. In response to multiple citizen complaints, the Portland Police Bureau says they plan to begin a series of enforcement actions on the Springwater Corridor Trail near Sellwood Riverfront Park. BikePortland was contacted by Sgt. Ty Engstrom of the PPB Traffic Division on December 14th in hopes we could spread awareness … Read more
Reader story: The Tiniest Bright Spot (a poem about riding in January)
This poem was submitted by reader and St. Johns resident Jamie Caulley. I think it captures the challenge and the beauty of riding through Portland winters. Read it below the jump…
“BikeKwonDo” (and more) coming to The Lumberyard this month
Ride, Daniel-son. The Lumberyard, Portland’s indoor bike park, has quickly gained a loyal following. But while most people think of it as a place to ride the berms, ramps, and other fun features, The Lumberyard is also beginning to fulfill its potential as a prime location for industry gatherings, product debuts, and skills clinics. Case … Read more
Crashes on Sam Jackson Park Road underscore ice dangers
A Portland Fire & Rescue truck slid on ice on Sam Jackson Park Road yesterday.(Photo: PF&R) A man crashed while bicycling downhill on SW Sam Jackson Park Road yesterday. Then, when Portland Fire & Rescue responded to the crash, their fire truck slid on the ice and smashed into a guard rail. According to Portland … Read more
Mayor Hales asks PBOT Director Tom Miller to resign – Updated
Tom Miller speaking at a conference in Salem back in April.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Willamette Week reported on New Year’s Eve that Mayor Charlie Hales has asked Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) Director Tom Miller for his resignation. According to the Willamette Week, the resignation letter is due on February 4th, which is the … Read more
The Year in Pictures 2012
2012 started off with a bit of snow in and around Portland. This shot was taken on January 18th in the parking lot of New Seasons Market on N Interstate and Rosa Parks Way.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Coming home to Little Pine Mountain
And it’s all uphill.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland [I’m on a road trip through California visiting family for the holidays. This is a dispatch from a recent ride in Santa Barbara, where I lived prior to moving to Portland. — Jonathan] For anyone that has ridden bikes for a long time, there are some rides that … Read more
ODOT needs your input as 53 bike/walk projects vie for $8.5 million
PBOT is still looking for funding to improve bike access on N. Williams. What do bike boulevards in Grants Pass, a new trail from Hagg Lake to McMinnville, and the North Williams project have in common? They’re just a few of the 53 projects from all over the state being considered for $8.5 million in … Read more
$2.1 million in grants to promote ‘travel options’ available through Metro
Wayfinding signage is one type of project eligible for funding through the grants.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Metro has announced the availability of $2.1 million in federal grants through the Regional Travel Options (RTO) program. The money is set aside for both government agencies and non-profits for small-scale projects that promote biking, walking, and taking transit. … Read more
Bike theft roundup: Stolen SoupCycle, unscrewed staple, and a suspect seller – UPDATED
Thieves unscrewed this staple rack. Got a few bike theft stories that deserve some attention so I figured I’d round them up. We all know bike thieves are mean; but they are also getting increasingly clever. Marion Rice sent in a photo of the bike parking staple her daughter’s bike was parked to outside their … Read more
Reader Story: ‘Pay it Forward Ride’ brightens holiday for a family in need
Hammer Velo team members at the recent Pay it Forward ride.(Photo courtesy Drew Coleman) [The article below was submitted by Sellwood reside Drew Coleman.]