No re-election for Mayor Adams: What is your reaction?
Adams at a press conference last month.(Photo © J. Maus)
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Friday Cartoon: On Williams, we want justice
NOTE: 5 and 1/2 years later, I have decided to delete this cartoon because now I fully understand how inappropriate its contents were. In hindsight, I regret publishing it. I’m sorry to everyone that was offended by it. — Jonathan Maus, 2/10/17. — For background, see past coverage of the Williams project. For past cartoons … Read more
BikePortland.org launched six years ago today
Bunny on a Bike Ride 2006. It’s a reflective day here at BikePortland. Six years ago today I launched this site, breaking away from OregonLive.com and the “Bike Fun” blog I started there in April 2005. 11,604 posts and over 150,000 comments later, and I’m still here writing about all things bike every weekday. When … Read more
Portlander looks to Kickstarter to fund bike turn signal idea
The YouTurn One glaring way that bicycles lack the same presence on the roadway as cars is in their lack of adequate lighting systems. In particular, bicycles don’t come equipped with one of the most basic and important lights that cars have — turn signals. Portlander Jack O’Neal hopes to change that. O’Neal, 32, is … Read more
My thoughts on The Skanner’s N Williams editorial
The Skanner Bernie Foster, the Publisher of The Skanner — Portland’s award-winning and self-described, “African American newspaper that keeps you up to date with everything going on in the black community” — has weighed in on the North Williams Avenue project. In his editorial, Foster urges his readers to speak up on this and other … Read more
PBOT’s first-ever prime-time enforcement action will be on Williams
Oregon law says vehicles must “stop and stay stopped” when crosswalks are in use.(Photo @ J. Maus) The Portland Bureau of Transportation announced the location of their next crosswalk enforcement action last night. On August 23rd, PBOT and the Police Bureau will focus their efforts on the intersection of N. Williams and Morris. Morris is … Read more
ROAM Velomobile tour gets big sendoff from Portland (Photos)
Just before takeoff, the velomobiles assembled in front of Salmon Street Fountain in downtown Portland.(Photos © J. Maus)
Meeting marks turning point for discussion around Williams project
Lee Moore, Chairman of the Housing Authority of Portland, was brought in by PBOT to facilitate the meeting.(Photos © J. Maus)
Mayor Adams weighs in on Williams Ave project
“… if the community doesn’t have the power to choose a solution, it doesn’t matter how good the solution is… To empower the community and find a way forward, I pledge that my staff and the Portland Bureau of Transportation staff will support you and work with all stakeholders to make progress.”— Mayor Sam Adams … Read more
‘Track-straddling’ on Lovejoy, bike access issues persist
Due to the presence of new streetcar tracks, people on NW Lovejoy routinely drive in the bike lane.(Photos © J. Maus)
Section of Fanno Creek Trail could be closed two months after sewage leak
Red line shows closure. A section of the Fanno Creek Trail southeast of Beaverton will be closed an estimated 6-8 weeks due to a sewage leak. Stephen Sykes, a spokesman for the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services, says a water leak was discovered last Friday (7/22) on the trail near SW 82nd Avenue. … Read more
New (free and great) Washington County bike map
Cover of new Washington County bike map. Washington County has a new bike map, and it’s a must-have for anyone with plans to enjoy the fantastic rural roads, trails, and towns west of Portland. I used the map extensively on a recent trip out to Stub Stewart State Park and Vernonia and it was key … Read more