First look at new on-street bike parking in North Portland
New bike corrals have replaced car parking spaces in front of two businesses on N. Williams Ave. (note the one across the street too).–More images–(Photos © J. Maus)
Neighborhoods
Construction company creates bike-only traffic lane around project
A bike only lane, compliments of Hoffman Construction Corp.–More images–(Photos © J. Maus) A few months ago, I shared a story of bike lane disrespect about how construction crews often have no regard for bikeways during their projects. Today, we have the complete opposite; a construction detour that goes above and beyond anything I’ve seen. … Read more
N. Williams, Portland’s ‘Bike Commuter Corridor’, will get two on-street bike corrals
Lincoln Restaurant tries to lure in passing cyclists.(Photo © J. Maus) To accomodate what is probably Portland’s busiest bikeway through a commercial district (outside of downtown), the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation is set to install two more of their on-street bike corrals on N.Williams. According to Sarah Figliozzi with PBOT, the new corrals … Read more
City’s first two-way cycle track planned for South Waterfront District
To make way for the Portland-Milwaukie light rail project, the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation is drafting a new Concept Street Plan for the South Waterfront district. As part of that plan, some major changes are coming to SW Moody Ave. Among them are a new, two-way cycle track facility. Art Pearce with PBOT … Read more
Something for everyone at the ‘Cirque’
Racing was far from the onlyattraction at the Cirque du Cycling.(Photos © J. Maus) Saturday’s Cirque du Cycling event, held on N. Mississippi Avenue, managed to do something very special: It brought together just about every aspect of Portland’s diverse culture of bike lovers. From kids (young and old!) to tall bike builders and everything … Read more
The (bike) circus is coming!
Racing action is just the start of the fun at the Cirque du Cycling, coming to Mississippi Ave. tomorrow!(Photo © J. Maus)
Tigard City Council votes in support of new rail-trail
“Paving that section of abandoned rail would go a long way to making it easier for residents of that part of Tigard to get into downtown.”— KT, from a comment on our story last week On Tuesday, the Tigard City Council approved a resolution that would allow them to assume responsibility for an abandoned railroad … Read more
Lents residents plan bike boulevard ride
Lents looks to be more bike-friendly. A potential new baseball stadium isn’t the only hot topic in the Lents neighborhood these days. Residents have teamed up with community organizations and the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation to start identifying a network of low-traffic bike boulevard streets. It all started when PBOT traffic/bike safety specialist … Read more
Ride will explore CRC’s potential impacts on North Portland
Detail of ride flyer. Cascadia Rising Tide — a grassroots network of activists that, “take direct action to confront the roots causes of climate change and promote local, community-based solutions to the climate crisis” — will lead a ride next week exploring areas of North Portland that will be impacted by the Columbia River Crossing … Read more
City of Tigard gets chance at new rail-trail
“Interim trail use will provide a broad range of community benefits, including:… giving the downtown an economic stimulus by providing a new off-street transportation route to downtown businesses of all kinds…”— from a resolution to create a new rail-trail in Tigard On Tuesday, June 9th, Tigard City Council will vote on whether or not they … Read more
Portlanders relish a warm, carfree Last Thursday on Alberta
Nearby residents Gregg Lavender and Nikki Kress steal a kiss in the middle of Alberta Street last night.– Slideshow below –(Photos © J. Maus) Last night, warm weather and the onset of summer brought throngs of Portlanders out to enjoy their neighborhood and the riches of their City at the first carfree Last Thursday on … Read more
A tour of the West Side with an unsung bike hero
Jim “K’Tesh” Parsons is always looking out to make your ride (or walk) safer and more enjoyable.-Slideshow Below-(Photos © J. Maus) It wasn’t long into a full day tour through Beaverton and Tigard that Jim “K’Tesh” Parsons needed to stop and get to work. We were riding on the path adjacent to Highway 26, just … Read more