New mobile bike shop opens in South Waterfront near the tram
Go By Bike shop owner Kiel Johnson (center) shakes hands with customer (and friend) Owen Walz while shop staffer Eric Phelan looks on.(Photos © J. Maus)
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Editorial: Signs of traffic culture on paths vs. roads
A common sign on multi-use paths. Why don’t we use these on other transportation facilities that are narrow and have users that need to use caution around one another?(Photos © J. Maus) The other day I was riding out to Southeast Portland along the I-205 multi-use path and I came across a sign I’d seen … Read more
Railroad tracks on NW Naito near Steel Bridge all smoothed out
Newly replaced railroad tracks on NW Naito, just north of the Steel Bridge.(Photo © J. Maus)
Unique, high-end time trial bikes stolen in shop theft
Smashed window of Southwest Bicycle.(Photos: Dan Houghton) Southwest Bicycle (3605 SW Multnomah Blvd) was victim of a smash-and-grab theft last night. Shop owner Dan Houghton says thieves broke one of his windows at around midnight and two high-end bikes were stolen. The bikes are valued at about $10,000. Please keep your eyes out for a … Read more
Google to host “MapUp” event in Portland Thursday
Google will be in town Thursday for a “MapUp” event to raise are awareness of (and participation in) their Google Map Maker feature. Map Maker is Google’s attempt to let anyone edit its vaunted map and have the additions go public to its millions of users. The application lets people add in their favorite short-cuts, … Read more
Pearl District resident raises red flag on Lovejoy biking dangers
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
Catching up with the Conscious Commuter folding e-bike
First prototype of the Conscious Commuter folding e-bike. Designed — and going to be manufactured (most likely) — in Portland.
Cycle Oregon looks to make lasting impact with ‘Cycle Safe’ program
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)
Williams project update: Gordly weighs in; walking, biking tours announced
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
A closer look at newly funded path along I-84 in the Gorge
Project drawing of new trail segment in Columbia Gorge funded by $2.1 million federal grant. (Image: ODOT)
The Monday Roundup
[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
Southeast Sunday Parkways recap: How’d it go for you?
It was Southeast Portland’s turn to enjoy the Sunday Parkways splendor.(Photos © J. Maus)