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VJ of AltPortland.com just sent me this photo (see below) of an awesome new indoor bike rack inside the new Lucky Lab Beer Hall in Northwest Portland. This new location officially opens with a big party this Friday, but insiders like VJ have already checked it out.
[New and improved PDX bike parking*] In response to your feedback from my post, Airport bike parking “for employees only”, I have just learned that the Portland Airport has re-designed the employee bike parking area to accomodate the general public. Here’s the scoop from Aviation Planner Jason Gately: We recently modified our employee bike parking … Read more
A few months ago I was smitten with PDX airport because of their new and vastly improved bike access. After reading my post, several folks were inspired to ride to the airport to take advantage of the new bike lane and enclosed long-term bike parking facility. However now all that has changed. A few riders … Read more
Just came across a nifty little bike parking map on the Lloyd District Transportation Management Association’s website. It’s got information and photos on all the racks and bike lockers in the Lloyd District. You just roll over various points and a little window pops up. Neat! However I must admit, I can’t remember the last … Read more
Yes folks, it’s true. Here’s the excerpt from the Times Online (UK) story. Mr Bush has ordered federal employees to curb their travel and encouraged them to use public transport. Bicycle racks are being installed in the parking bay of the White House. Is a Presidential bike commute in the future? [Hat tip to Fritz … Read more
On Saturday I helped the BTA park bikes at the Blues Festival. It felt great to help fellow bikers with such a cool service. Everyone was really thankful for the BTA’s work in setting it up and over the course of the fest. I bet they parked at least 1000 bikes (if not more). When … Read more