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)
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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
Not too early to think about cyclocross: Clinics start next week
Learn how to fly over barriers like this guy.(Photo © J. Maus) With the Tour de France in the rear view and August approaching, many Portlanders are beginning the annual mental (and physical) shift into cyclocross season. For some, that means it’s time to brush up on those ‘cross-specific skills. Fortunately, there are many clinics … Read more
Optimize your Ride: Getting ready for the long haul
As I demonstrate, a road bike with a trailer can work on a multi-day tour (just make sure the gearing will get you up the hills).(Photo: Daniel Sharp)
Coca-Cola, Portland Timbers donate $50,000 to Safe Routes program
Representatives from Coca-Cola join City Commissioner Randy Leonard, PBOT Director Tom Miller, Portland Safe Routes to School manager Gabe Graff and students from Beach and Sabin schools at halftime of the Timbers game.(Photo: John Q. Porter/JQP Design)
Velomobiles amass in Portland prior to ‘Roll Over America’ tour
These high tech velomobiles (and 48 others just like them) are set to launch on a cross-country tour this Thursday from downtown Portland.(Photos: Ted Buehler)
Car and Driver Mag: “We must consider alternative transportation systems”
This is why, “We must consider alternative transportation systems,” says Car and Driver.(Photo © J. Maus) Car and Driver Magazine, one of America’s most respected automobile enthusiast publications with a circulation of 1.3 million, published an investigative report in their July issue titled, The State of the Union’s Roads: What’s happening to our playground? The … Read more
Enjoy a nearly carfree NW Cornell Road this weekend – Updated
Thanks to a PBOT construction project this weekend, the citizens of Portland will have a rare opportunity to enjoy NW Cornell Road through the West Hills with very little to no motor vehicle traffic.