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Despite presence of precarious streetcar tracks, many people still ride on Lovejoy.(Photo © J. Maus) The Eastside Streetcar project has radically altered vehicle access to the Pearl District. If you ride a bicycle, the changes have been especially acute (as I shared back in July). NW Lovejoy has been decommissioned as a bike route and … Read more
First prototype of the Conscious Commuter folding e-bike. Designed — and going to be manufactured (most likely) — in Portland.
Scott Bricker leads kids from Cottage Grove in a bike education class as part of Cycle Oregon’s new Cycle Safe program.(Photos courtesy Scott Bricker)
Traffic on Williams Avenue.(Photo © J. Maus) There are some new developments in the project to improve bicycling and traffic safety on N. Williams Avenue. Following the most recent Stakeholder Advisory Committee meeting on August 2nd, project staff have announced that in lieu of a September meeting, they will host two tours of the street … Read more
Project drawing of new trail segment in Columbia Gorge funded by $2.1 million federal grant. (Image: ODOT)
[For nearly three years now, I’ve been rounding up the bike news every Monday morning right here. It’s been a good run, and I’m moving on to other adventures, including writing regularly at Grist and at my new blog, Taking the Lane. Keep in touch, and thanks for reading and sharing. And don’t forget to … Read more
It was Southeast Portland’s turn to enjoy the Sunday Parkways splendor.(Photos © J. Maus)
The City of Portland’s latest crosswalk enforcement action resulted in 22 citations on Tuesday during rush hour on N. Williams Avenue. The event lasted from 5:30 to 7:30 pm and is part of an ongoing effort by the Police Bureau and Bureau of Transportation to raise awareness of Oregon traffic laws among Portland vehicle operators. … Read more
People enjoying carfree streets at the 2010 Sunday Parkways Southeast.(Photo © J. Maus)
Achterman speaking at the 2008 Oregon Bike Summit.(Photos © J. Maus) Gail Achterman is stepping down from her role as Chair of the Oregon Transportation Commission due to health reasons. The announcement came via email from Director of ODOT Matt Garrett yesterday, who said Achterman, “has significant health issues that require her full attention and … Read more
Back-up during Hawthorne Bridge lift.(Photo © J. Maus) Anyone who has ridden a bike in Portland for long has experienced bridge lifts. When they happen, it’s common for a long line of people on bikes to queue up. Reader Rick T. wonders about the proper etiquette for waiting in the line. Check out his question … Read more
Six more coming soon.(Photo © J. Maus) As we reach the end of a month that has seen a huge spike in bicycle/car collisions, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has unveiled a list of six intersections that will receive bike boxes and “crosswalk striping improvements.” Here are the six intersections: