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Tom LaBonty(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland Portland-based filmmaker Joe Biel (Cantankerous Titles) has released the trailer of his latest project: a documentary about cargo bike builder Tom LaBonty titled One Less Truck. LaBonty is the 41-year old tinkerer (and baggage handler at PDX Airport by day) who builds affordable cargo bikes (they start at around $500 … Read more
The “Magnic,” (L) and the Gotham Bicycle Defense light. In a place like Portland where darkness covers commutes for several months a year, two projects currently seeking funding via Kickstarter — a theft-resistant bike light and a wireless dynamo light — are well worth your consideration. I shudder to think how much money I’ve lost … Read more
Secure bike parking might become an employer-provided perk in San Fancisco.(Photo: Will Vanlue/BikePortland) Here’s the news and other cool stuff that caught our eyes this past week… – Have you seen the “Magnic Light” over on Kickstarter? It looks to us like it could revolutionize the bike lighting world. It’s a wireless dynamo that’s super … Read more
Competitors in the Chariot Wars — including the eventual champions on the left — making their way around the course.
An average of over 18,000 trips are made by bike over Portland’s four main downtown bridges every day.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) PBOT released their 2011 Bicycle Counts Report today (PDF). The numbers show that overall there were 6.4 percent more trips made by bike citywide in 2011 compared to 2010. On new neighborhood greenways, the … Read more
Bikes welcome here?(Google streetview) ODOT Region 1 Manager Jason Tell says a recent collision has led to an internal assessment of bike safety on the St. Johns Bridge and he has directed his staff to do something about it. In a phone call today, Tell said ODOT will install new signs on the bridge to … Read more
He’s pumped!(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) After a thorough evaluation process that included in-person interviews, a questionnaire and ride-along with all three major candidates, political action committee Bike Walk Vote has announced their endorsement of Jefferson Smith for Portland mayor. Bike Walk Vote co-chair Evan Manvel said today in a phone interview that Smith’s “Commitment, record, … Read more
PBOT’s SmartTrips program is among the cuts.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The City of Portland’s Transportation Options Division — the group behind such popular programs as Sunday Parkways and SmartTrips — no longer exists as a stand-alone section of PBOT. The consolidation of Options into a new “Active Transportation” group within PBOT’s org chart — and … Read more
This week we had two great opportunities at local bike shops posted to our Job Listings. Check out all the details in the links below… Seasonal Bicycle Mechanic — Citybikes Worker-owned Coop Bike Mechanic — Bike Gallery – Lake Oswego
No more left turns from SW Condor onto Terwilliger and no more left turns off of Terwilliger onto Condor.(Photos: Armando Luna)
Screengrab of Mercury article. PBOT’s North Williams Traffic Operations Safety Project is heating up again — both the public process and the public spotlight. The project found its way onto the cover of this week’s edition of The Portland Mercury. Reporter Sarah Mirk took a historical look at the Albina neighborhood and, given its history … Read more
These guys could only be headed to one thing… Mini Bike Winter!(Photo © J. Maus) Zoobomb’s big annual event, Mini Bike Winter, starts tonight. Now in its ninth year, the four-day event promises a mix of performances, parties, and pure fun that is sure to help ease your winter doldrums. This year, in addition to … Read more