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Here are the interesting stories that caught my eye this past week… — New York Times columnist Frank Bruni devoted a column to praise NYC Transportation Commissioner Jeannette Sadik-Khan. The piece has a lot of very vital lessons for Portland’s transportation and political leaders and it is quite relevant to our local situation. “So if … Read more
PBOT’s Safe Routes program is working.(Photo © J. Maus) Here’s some good news to start off the weekend… The Portland Bureau of Transportation announced today that more than 40 percent of students in their Safe Routes to School program walk or bike to school — which is more than twice the national average. According to … Read more
Stencil seen in Mt. Tabor neighborhood.(Photo: Adam R.) Reader Adam R. sent me an interesting photo a few days ago. It’s a DIY stencil that’s apparently one of many painted on streets throughout Southeast Portland. It reads, “Vehicle’s Only!” and it’s written in all caps. Grammatical slip-ups aside (bikes are vehicles too and of course … Read more
County traffic cam image of new buffered bike lanes. Roads in Washington County are getting more bike-friendly. As I write, County crews are putting the finishing touches on three miles of buffered bike lanes on SW Tualatin Sherwood Road from SW Teton to Baler (map). The seven-foot wide lanes give people on bikes a two-foot … Read more
Eric Carter rides in the newly rebuilt Eichler Bike Park.(All photos © Tim Zimmerman) The non-profit Northwest Trail Alliance has wrapped up work on their major renovation to the bike park in Eichler Park near downtown Beaverton (13710 SW Farmington Road). The new design features three different “jump lines” suitable for all skill levels as … Read more
Splash Dance Saturday!(Photo © J. Maus) Even though fall is threatening on the calendar, I hope you haven’t given up your summer riding state of mind. With temps set to soar this weekend, it should be great riding weather. Check out a sampling of the fun events happening this weekend… Friday, September 9th Midnight Mystery … Read more
Local bike part maker Chris King Precision Components has developed a ringtone for iPhones and is giving 100% of the sale proceeds to the Northwest Trail Alliance, a non-profit off-road trail advocacy organization. Hubs made by Chris King are known for their unique RingDrive engagement system that consists of 72 tiny, stainless steel teeth that … Read more
I’ll miss Cycle Oregon this year.(Self portrait) The massive rolling spectacle that is Cycle Oregon embarks on it 24th annual journey this Sunday (9/11). For the first time since the inaugural running in 1988, the seven-day ride will spend multiple days on the beautiful Oregon coast. About 2,200 riders will participate, along with a support … Read more
PBOT has striped a new bike lane on NE 7th which puts bike traffic in between moving cars, trains and parked cars.(Photos © J. Maus)
[Scroll down to see how readers have re-made the ad.] Zipcar, the nation’s largest and most well-known car-sharing service (that just had an IPO), has long positioned themselves as a bike-friendly company; but a new advertisement has some people scratching their heads. Check out the big banner graphic that’s running on Zipcar.com…
Have you seen the new traffic sign on SE 19th at Umatilla in the Sellwood neighborhood? Right under a standard stop sign, it has the bike symbol and the words, “Required to Stop”… Reader Chad B. sent in a photo of this new sign on SE 19th. Read more about it below
After all the media attention and anger that accompanied the buffered bike lanes installed by the City on SE Holgate Blvd back in August 2009, it looks like someone wanted to show them some love. Reader and nearby resident Gretchin Lair just sent in the photo below of red hearts that have been placed on … Read more