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At a public hearing on Tuesday, Sherwood police and city councilors clarified the purpose of a proposed city ordinance that prohibited the use of bicycles and other “wheeled activities” within 30 feet of a public space. According to officials, the ordinance is not aimed directly at bicycles nor will it apply to all areas of … Read more
It didn’t stick around long, but it sure was pretty. (Photos taken in North Portland near Rosa Parks Way and Interstate Ave.)
A survey created by Metro and sent to their nearly 10,000 member Opt In Panel last month has drawn the ire of non-profits, local business owners, and citizen advocates — 26 of whom have signed onto a letter outlining their concerns that was sent to Metro President Tom Hughes and members of the Metro Council … Read more
What do fixed gear bikes say about a city?(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Priceonomics Blog has delved deep into their bicycle price guide to rank cities according to (among other things) a “Fixie Index.” The blog searches and then compiles pricing information from “millions of listings” on the web including eBay and Craigslist. Since “Fixies … Read more
Time for a change?(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) City and county officials throughout Washington County are in the process of reviewing a $140 million list of transportation projects that will fund improvements throughout the county over the next five years. The money comes from the county’s Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program, known as MSTIP. The program … Read more
Bob Oxford proudly displays his personal ride(Photos: Will Vanlue) What do bicycles and wastewater treatment have in common? Well, plenty, if you work at CleanWater Services in Tigard. My morning routine usually includes riding past CleanWater’s Durham Facility and every time I go by I see employees using bicycles to get around the sprawling, 20-acre … Read more
The three leading mayoral candidates will answer questions about active transportation.(L to R: Charlie Hales, Jefferson Smith, Eileen Brady)(Photos: J. Maus (Hales and Smith), Eileen Brady Campaign)
Sherwood wants to keep bikes away from their new Cannery Square plaza. The City of Sherwood (about 17 miles southwest of Portland) is holding a public hearing during their City Council meeting tonight on a new ordinance that would ban “wheeled activities” — including bicycles — near public spaces. A reader tipped us off to … Read more
Realtor Wren Shiffler on a delivery in the Kenton neighborhood.(Photo courtesy Portland Afoot) While we hear a lot about convenience and safety issues, the fact is a lot of people drive because it’s the only thing they know. A lack of information about biking, walking and transit options is often the main barrier that keeps … Read more
Bike parking inside the Chris King factory.(Photo: King Cycle Group) In 2011, one local company gave its employees 216 days in paid time off just for riding their bikes to work. Offering serious incentives for bicycling is part of a tried and true recipe for success at King Cycle Group, the parent company of Chris … Read more
Yes it’s a party, but it’s not all fun and games.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Remember the flap about Sunday Parkways at City Council last week? After listening to the full audio of the meeting, I feel like it deserves a second look — not only for the policy debate but for the way the story … Read more
Bike share programs are the “gateway drug” to bicycling, according to one news editor.(Photo: Will Vanlue) Here’s the news that caught our eyes this past week… – Another one bites the dust… After doing a little reasearch, city officials in Ottawa recently determined the cost of implementing bicycling licensing will outweigh the benefits of such … Read more