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Survey results suggest that patrons who arrive by automobile do not necessarily convey greater monetary benefits to businesses than bicyclists, transit users, or pedestrians. — From TR News article Does your mode of transportation have any relationship to how much you spend at restaurants and bars? That’s the question researchers at Portland State University set … Read more
Four great job opportunities were posted to our Job Listings in the past week. Check out the links below to learn more… SMART Transit Intern – City of Wilsonville Mechanic/Salesperson – Velo Cult Bicycle Shop Bike Tour Guide and Mechanic – Portland Bike Tours Mechanic – Hollywood store – Bike Gallery
A poorly placed porta-pottie is making things even tighter than usual on the Hawthorne Bridge.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland
Jeff Bernards will not quit.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) A major grassroots effort aimed at getting a statewide ban on studded tires is down but not out. Jeff Bernards, the man behind the Preserving Oregon Roads campaign, posted a thank-you message on his website yesterday announcing the news: “… we were unable to raise the necessary … Read more
New from Cyclone. Portland might have lost its namesake bike; but there are still plenty of products that owe their inspiration to our great city. Local parts distributor Cyclone Bicycle Supply recently launched a new line of locks under the PDX Lox brand name. Cyclone’s Inside Sales Manager Matt Case says there are four lock … Read more
It happens.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) One of the biggest urban bicycling planning conundrums facing Portland (and other cities?) right now is how to decrease the prevalence of right-hook collisions. The majority of our bikeways here in Portland are to the immediate right of right-turning motor vehicle traffic at intersections. That scenario brings with it some … Read more
Detail of event poster. With summer weather finally looking like it’s here to stay, I can’t think of a better time to kick-off the Northwest Trail Alliance’s annual Trailfest mountain biking festival. This year’s theme is “Fun in every direction!” Beginning this evening with a ride in Forest Park (meet at 5:30 pm in parking … Read more
Portland resident Ian Jaquiss and his handcycle.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Portland International Raceway (just north of the Kenton Neighborhood) is set to host yet another type of bicycling to its schedule. I’ve recently reported on the mountain bike and road bike racing that happens out there and I’ve also shared the annual human powered vehicle … Read more
Fire bike!
The new transportation bill will makeit easier to push Safe Routes projects through.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) One key set of reforms Republicans fought for in the transportation bill was to ease environmental and other regulations in order to hasten project delivery. For active transportation and environmental advocates, this is a scary thought because it conjures … Read more
The already controversial $3.6 billion Columbia River Crossing mega-project was slapped with two new lawsuits yesterday; one from environmental advocacy groups and the other from a 200-employee business. A trio of regional non-profits — the Coalition for a Livable Future, Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, and Northwest Environmental Defense Center — filed a federal lawsuit under … Read more
Mayoral candidate Jefferson Smith (R) chats with Portland resident Joel Shapiro as they ride on the Eastbank Esplanade.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Portland mayoral candidate Jefferson Smith has set himself apart from his challengers by not being much of an everyday bike rider. However, despite his lack of biking credentials, he managed to snag the endorsement … Read more