🚨 Please note: For the latest on the future of BikePortland, please read this update from founder and publisher Jonathan Maus.
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
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
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
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
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
What a weekend!(Photos © J. Maus)
Bike show attendees gawk at the work and ask questions of of Eric Estlund of Eugene-based Winter Cycles.(Photos © J. Maus)
Mock-up of one of 29 new signs created by ODOT to guide bike traffic near I-5 bridge. Last week we reported on unauthorized signage near the I-5 Bridge that was installed by a citizen activist to help bike traffic navigate the winding paths to Vancouver. The person who painted the stencils and posted laminated maps … Read more
Happy Halloween!(Photo © J. Maus) Here’s the news that caught our eyes this past week… – The City Council in Toronto continues to remove bicycle lanes even though the lanes have no apparent adverse impact on auto traffic. – Elsewhere in Toronto, a journalist who recently scolded people on bikes for their bad behavior agreed … Read more
Get out those costumes!(Photo © J. Maus) Not to be outdone by the happenings in Bend this weekend, Portland has its own slate of Halloween-inspired bike events going on. The fun actually started this morning with the annual “Superheroes” edition of the Breakfast on the Bridges event. But if you missed that, don’t despair, there’s … Read more
In case you haven’t heard, the central Oregon town of Bend has become a premiere bike town. As they proclaim on VisitBend.com, “No other town in America can boast 8 USA Cycling National Championships in 4 years!” This weekend will only further Bend’s reputation as they host the Day of the Dead Cyclocross Festival — … Read more