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A new Bikestation is coming to Hillsboro. (Photo is of Bikestation DC).(Photo © J. Maus) If all goes according to plan, Hillsboro (about 20 miles west of Portland) will be the first city in the Portland region to have a one-stop bike storage, shower, and locker facility — also known as a Bikestation. While at … Read more
Bikestation DC has a location that’s impossible to miss.– Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus) Today I took a peek at the latest and most conspicuous addition to Washington D.C.’s transportation infrastructure — Bikestation DC. Opened for business only since last October (it was under construction last time I was here), the facility is striking in … Read more
Morrison Bridge back in September.(Photo: Elly Blue) It’s been a very long time in the making, but according to The Oregonian’s Joseph Rose, Multnomah County is set to open the new bikeway on the Morrison Bridge by this Friday. Here’s the blurb from The Oregonian:
Green streets; where bikes, fish and plants coexist.(Photo © J. Maus) Portland Mayor Sam Adams has released details of his promise to find $20 million to “kickstart” funding of the 2030 Bike Plan. As expected, the money will come from the Bureau of Environmental Services budget and will be allocated toward “Green Streets projects on … Read more
A few weekends ago my girls and I, and several other families, planned to attend a local event. Since it was a sunny day, the location of the event was fairly close, and we all tend to bike frequently anyways, it turned into an impromptu group ride. There were kids (youngest was age 7) riding … Read more
TriMet has launched an online survey to help come up with a name for their new bike parking facilities. The facilities, funded with $1,000,000 in federal stimulus funds, will provide secure bike parking at the Sunset, Beaverton and Gresham Central transit centers. The survey includes several names to choose from, including “Bike & Ride,” “Bike … Read more
New crossing treatment coming in the next few weeks to the intersection of N. Rosa Parks Way and Concord.(Graphic: PBOT)
A Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon at work.(Photo taken from video by beacon manufacturer) A new type of crossing treatment is set for installation on SE Foster near 80th — the same location where two people were fatally wounded back in November. PBOT sources confirm that crews will install a Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon in the … Read more
Riders on the new two-stage left turn facility at Weidler and Williams.(Photos © J. Maus) When you’re riding a bicycle, making a left turn across several lanes isn’t the easiest thing to do, especially for less-confident riders. To help make the maneuver a bit more pleasant, it’s sometimes helpful to do what traffic engineers refer … Read more
One of three new on-street bike corrals installed in North Portland.-Slideshow below-(Photo © J. Maus) The Bureau of Transportation has just installed three more on-street bike corrals in North Portland. These are just the latest in an ongoing effort to install more bike parking in front of businesses throughout the city. The new corrals in … Read more
View of NE 82nd showing walkers and new barrier wall.(Photo: Elly Blue/Flickr) On Wednesday, we brought you news of the first “communique” from newly formed activist group The People’s Department of Transportation (PDOT). Their video featured on-the-street interviews and commentary that was critical of a new wall erected by the Oregon Department of Transportation in … Read more
Coming soon to a bike boulevard near you.– Watch video below – With Mayor Sam Adams’ recent announcement that he hopes to find $20 million for bike projects in Portland’s Green Streets program, you might be wondering what exactly a green street is. Today I came across a video (watch it below) on the City’s … Read more