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ODOT headquarters in Salem.(Photo © J. Maus) The Oregon Transportation Commission is where the rubber meets the road and path when it comes to setting transportation policy in Oregon. This powerful group plays a key role in framing the discussion about transportation priorities in our state and they also hold the purse strings when it … Read more
Mock-up of new sign coming to NE Couch at Grand.(Image: PBOT) Back in August, Portlander Owen Spencer was right-hooked while traveling westbound on NE Couch at the intersection of NE Grand. Unfortunately, Spencer’s experience was far too common. That intersection is well-known by riders and by the Portland Bureau of Transportation as a hot-spot for … Read more
Bike or transit?(Photo © J. Maus) In Portland and other cities across the U.S., the cost of transit is going up. A combination of factors is making it hard for transit agencies to make financial ends meet and the result is often not just service cutbacks but fare increases as well. This morning TriMet announced … Read more
Aftermath of a collision on SW Canyon Road last week.(Photo: Beaverton PD) Howard Hagge, the man who drove his Dodge Caliber into Yulia Shtutman while she rode her bike on SW Canyon Road last week, has been issued a citation for making a dangerous left turn. According to the Beaverton Police Department, their Crash Analysis … Read more
PCC has determined that the corner of Michigan and Killingsworth would be the best location for a multi-story parking garage.(Photo © J. Maus) Portland Community College’s Cascade campus is considering the construction of a four-story parking garage on the northeast corner of N Michigan and Killingsworth. The project is part of district-wide expansion plans funded … Read more
Fall colors on SE Ankeny.(Photos © J. Maus) With this picture perfect weather we’ve been having I decided to take the long way home yesterday in order to see some fall colors. At the recommendations of some friends, I found my way to SE Ankeny where the bright yellow leaves of golden ash trees (thanks … Read more
Dezy “the Pianobike kid” Walls pedals his 300-pound bike across SW Naito while singing and playing one of his tunes.(Photos © J. Maus)
Someone has posted this map and a series of stencils on the pavement to help riders find their way onto and over the I-5 bridge.(Photo: Beck) A laminated map and stencil markings have mysteriously appeared on the shared-use paths leading up to the I-5 bridge. We haven’t figured out who’s behind them, but several people … Read more
New arm bands being given away by ODOT to help remedy uptick in fatalities.(Photo: ODOT) As reported by The Oregonian this morning, the Oregon Department of Transportation has launched a traffic safety campaign. Under the ‘See and be seen’ banner, ODOT’s effort is aimed squarely at what they see as a major problem on Oregon’s … Read more
Screenshot from Canning’s website. Ever wanted to be involved with the creation of a bike film? Now’s your chance. Filmmakers Liz Canning and Travis Wittwer are both working on bike film projects and they’re both looking for your help. Ms. Canning is making (R)evolutions Per Minute, a documentary about the explosion of cargo biking in … Read more
Want to get involved this week? Here’s how. Tonight! October 24th CRC EIS Public Comments due Send to feedback@columbiarivercrossing.org by midnight on Monday. EIS Link. Speak up or assume that your elected officials think you love this five mile, 10-20 lane freeway expansion megaproject. Workshop: Bike Safety on Highway 43 5:30 – 7:00pm Lakewood Center … Read more
Mandatory helmet laws say the little guy should wear one.(Photos © J. Maus) After reading about the helmet survey launched by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance last week, I wanted to share a cautionary tale about helmet laws. I live in Vancouver, Washington where we’ve been living with a mandatory, all-ages helmet law since 2008. If … Read more