Blumenauer, DeFazio blast Republicans over transpo bill – UPDATED

He’s fired up.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Oregon Congressmen Earl Blumenauer and Peter DeFazio are pulling no punches when it comes to leveling criticism at the House transportation bill that was released yesterday. Referring to it as the, “Republican Highway and Transportation Bill,” Blumenauer said in an official statement, “I am appalled at the fantasy finance … Read more


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Amendment could help transpo bill, but it’s not a done deal yet – UPDATED

Republican House member Jamie Herrera Beutler, who represents southwest Washington, sits on the House T & I Committee and bike advocates want her support of an amendment to the transportation bill.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) It’s the morning after the House transportation bill was unveiled, and it’s being viewed as an abomination by national bike advocacy … Read more


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Mica was for Safe Routes program before he was against it

Congressman John Mica (R-FL) at a Safe Routes to School event in his district in October 2010. A bill drafted by Mica would end the program.(Photo: Safe Routes Partnership) The draft federal transportation bill that was unveiled yesterday by Chair of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee John Mica (R-FL) would eliminate the national Safe … Read more


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Photos from ‘The 2012 Bicycle Experience’ art show

Scroll down for photos of the show. A handful of lucky Portlanders were treated to quite a show on Friday night at the closing reception of The 2012 Bicycle Experience: Prototypes, Visions & Dreams. In his first installation/show, Johnnie Olivan impressed everyone with his sculptures and other creations (there were also some excellent paintings by … Read more