Jobs of the Week
Looking for work? Here are the jobs listed on BikePortland this past week… Prep Cook — SoupCycle Entry-Level Store Supervisor — Rack Attack
Front Page
Photos, impressions after first ride on new SW Moody cycle track
It’s open! A major renovation of SW Moody includes a two-way cycle track. (Photos © J. Maus) Yesterday, the SW Moody Project opened for business and I took my first ride on its cycle track.
Editorial: Amid historic cuts, thoughts on “fundamental restructuring” of PBOT
Severe cuts will force us to make bold decisions on how we prioritize funding.(Photos © J. Maus) The Portland Bureau of Transportation made an historic announcement on Monday. In order to balance their budget, the agency needs to make $16 million in ongoing cuts. Not one-time cuts to patch a lean year, but ongoing and … Read more
Riding on the Steel Bridge: A tale of access and anger
View heading westbound onto Steel Bridge (note the yellow sign). Since moving into an office on SW 4th (between Stark and Oak) the Steel Bridge has become my preferred access in and out of downtown. Because I prefer the most direct and efficient route, I ride up on the bridge roadway (not on the sidewalk … Read more
Guest Article: Life on a Former Future Freeway
Riding on SE 52nd Ave., along the route once slated for a major freeway and which is now planned to become part of the 50s Bikeway.(Photo © J. Maus)
In Oregon, what we buy emits more greenhouse gases than what we do
The shop of a local bike builder.(Photo © J. Maus) A new report issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality shows that there are more greenhouse gas emissions from products we buy than through driving, making electricity, or other activities. This “consumption-based” analysis of GHG emissions seems like yet another great example of why … Read more
Portland’s first two-way cycle track to open Thursday
Artist rendering of SW Moody taken from project website. Tomorrow, the Portland Bureau of Transportation will lift the lid on their SW Moody Project that includes what will be downtown’s first-ever cycle track.
PBOT must slash $16 million to balance budget
PBOT Director Tom Miller says “tough decisions” lie ahead for his agency.(Photo © J. Maus) The Portland Bureau of Transportation has projected $16 million in cuts to balance their 2012-2013 fiscal year budget. As we reported earlier this month, the cuts are necessary due to a variety of local, regional, and national issues and Portland … Read more
UPS looking to hire 49 people for seasonal bike delivery
An ad from UPS for bike delivery personnel. Shipping giant United Parcel Service is once again looking to save money on fleet vehicle costs by hiring bicycle delivery staffers during the busy holiday season. Tomorrow in North Portland, Worksource Portland Central will host a hiring event for as many as 49 “Bicycle Delivery Helper” positions. … Read more
PBOT picks up two dropped bike lanes
Note where PBOT removed the old bike lane and extended it.(Photo © J. Maus) It’s a huge pet peeve of mine when I’m riding in a bike lane and then it suddenly vanishes just prior to an intersection. It’s like the City has a half-commitment to people on bikes — let’s give them dedicated space … Read more
The Advocacy Roundup
TriMet’s “Be Seen Be Safe” rally comes to Pioneer Square Friday.(Photo © J. Maus) We now present to you the weekly roundup of meetings, open houses, and other opportunities for activism… Tuesday, Nov 1 North Williams Stakeholder Advisory Committee meeting Noon to 2:00 pm, Red Cross Board Room (3131 N Vancouver Ave) Here’s the blurb … Read more
County-sponsored ‘Race Talks’ series to tackle N Williams project
The event will include facilitated group discussions. (Photo © J. Maus) Race Talks, a discussion series sponsored by Multnomah County, will tackle the complex and sensitive topic of how race has impacted a local transportation project. The free event, “Coming Together on North Williams Avenue: Reconciling Neighborhood’s Past with Proposed Bike Lane” will be held … Read more