Introducing the ‘Hydrofiets’
The Hydrofiets is an artistic and functional cargo bike.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
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It’s the 20th anniversary of Critical Mass: What it meant in Portland then and now
There were only about a dozen people on this Critical Mass ride in January 2008, which to my knowledge is the last time it actually happened.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Event Roundup: Centuries, cyclocross, Parkways and dance parties
Friday night is your chance to help Mat Barton. Whether you’re into long rides on beautiful country roads or some good, old-fashioned civil disobedience, it’s going to be another great weekend on a bike. Friday night is the big Fundraiser for Mat Barton. As we’ve shared since his freak crash back in June, Mat is … Read more
Late night Old Town street closure plan would prohibit bike traffic
A plan being proposed by the Portland Police Bureau (through the Office of Neighborhood Involvement) to improve safety on the streets of Old Town/Chinatown would come with seven blocks of downtown streets being closed to, “all vehicular traffic, including bicycles and skateboards.” The plan aims to create a carfree “Entertainment District”. The plan is “at … Read more
Get a seat at the transpo table: Consider joining Metro’s TPAC
A chance to be where a lot of important stuff happens.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Metro’s Transportation Policy Alternatives Committee, or “TPAC” as it’s known around here, is looking for four new community representatives. If you want to influence local and regional transportation projects, this is a great opportunity. TPAC’s main role is to advise the … Read more
NW Trail Alliance is getting kids on mountain bikes (and you can too)
Still from new video As we shared back in July, the Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA) held their first summer kid’s camp this past summer. A new video (watch it below) released today shares the impact that camp had on the kids, in their own words. Over the four day camp, 20 kids (led by experienced … Read more
‘Blind Date at the Dairy’ cyclocross race draws record crowds
Portlanders will squeeze in a bike race whenever they can.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) If you still need convincing that Portland is the epicenter of America’s cyclocross boom, consider this: Over 550 people showed up to race their bikes at the second week of the Blind Date at the Dairy series in Portland last night. On … Read more
The mayoral candidates weigh in on transportation funding
“The Bureau of Transportation has been facing budget challenges for several years; how will you as mayor create a sustainable source of revenue or otherwise ensure that the bureau has the resources it needs over the long haul?”—Question for mayoral candidates at recent Women’s Transportation Seminar luncheon With the election just over a month away, … Read more
After Rickson decision, BTA renews push for safety changes
BTA: “It’s time to act.” With the DA’s decision today to not pursue criminal charges against the man operating the truck in the collision that claimed the life of Kathryn Rickson, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance says, “It’s time to act.” In a blog post this afternoon, the BTA is renewing a push for a list … Read more
Broadway Bridge detour: Can we do better?
People heading west split into two groups. Some use the left turn lane (on the left) and some opt for the left turn box.
DA finds no criminal negligence in Kathryn Rickson fatality
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Multnomah County District Attorney’s office released a memo (PDF) today on their investigation into the death of Kathryn Rickson. They have determined that the state cannot prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the man driving the semi-trailer truck, Dawayne Eacret, could have seen Rickson prior to the collision at SW … Read more
With new products, Portland Design Works is hitting their stride
Company founder Erik Olson.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland, unless noted otherwise) After just four years in business, Portland Design Works has made a solid name for itself in the bike industry. It was September 2008 when we first shared that a young, former general manager at Planet Bike, Erik Olson, was leaving Wisconsin to start up … Read more