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“Develop and maintain an expertise in human powered transportation regarding its use and future development.”— From the PPB job listing The Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division is looking to hire a “Bicycle Liaison Officer.” The job listing (posted in its entirety below) calls for an officer to be the “point of communication to the various … Read more
Riding on SW Broadway in downtown Portland.(Photo © J. Maus) [Via Environmental Health News] In what researchers call the first study ever to examine the relationship between traffic-related air pollution exposures and cardiac health among people who ride bikes, a study published last month found that cycling near heavy traffic “may have a significant impact” … Read more
Le Tour The Tour de France started over the weekend and has been rolling its way through northern France with thrilling sprint finishes and gutsy performances (including a win by an American on the 4th!). The Tour is the biggest bike race in the world and whether you like racing or not, it’s one of … Read more
A closer look at how the law dictates where you must ride.(Illustration by Dan Pegoda/Animated Traffic Law Center for BikePortland.org)
Metro plan will identify major bikeways and the money to build them.(Photo © J. Maus) Metro has earned state grant to develop a “Regional Active Transportation Plan.” According to project manager Lake McTighe, the plan will guide the development of our regional walking and biking network and, “Identify priorities and a funding strategy to get … Read more
Our family flotilla riding the gorgeous farm roads on the outskirts of Hillsboro.(Photos © J. Maus)
A shot from last year’s action.(Photo © J. Maus) The bicycle drag races known as “street sprints” are coming back to the Pearl District this Saturday. Last year, the inaugural event drew 80 competitors, all vying to see who was fastest over the three block course. The ‘Speed Never Sleeps’ event is bike racing in … Read more
Special Tuesday double edition! Here’s the bike news from around the word that caught my eye in the last two weeks and one day: – A new study finds that cities with a high rate of bicycling enjoy safer streets — and not just for people on bicycles. – Some parts of London now have … Read more
It’s a long weekend. Get on your bike and have fun!(Photo © J. Maus)
An economic engine.(Photo © J. Maus) When you’re trying to save the world, who has time for romance novels and gossip magazines? If you’ve got some spare time over the long weekend or on your summer vacation, consider brushing up on the economic impacts of bicycling. At Metro’s Quarterly Trails Forum earlier this week, Alta … Read more
After reading and thinking about the latest debates over the stop signs at Ladd Circle, 24-year old Sellwood resident Joe Hand decided to take the issue into his own hands — or should I say, into his own oven. Hand, a Colorado native who came to Portland to attend Reed College and then stayed here … Read more
“The cycling community is anything but stationary, and in honor of their much-loved sport we are proud to waive all bike fees for traveling fans this July.”— Sam Kline, JetBlue JetBlue announced today that bike fees — usually $50 — will be waived on all flights during the month of July. A company statement says … Read more