Coming soon to NoPo: a bike-friendly cafe! North Portlanders are eagerly awaiting the opening of the Little Red Bike Cafe at 4823 N. Lombard Street. I came across the upcoming eatery via the blog of cafe owners Ali and Evan Jepson-Dohrmann. They wrote about Joel Domreis of Courier Coffee and my handy Google News alert … Read more
Love it.(File photo) It’s a pleasure to point out yet another bike-friendly business in Portland; Staccato Gelato on NE 28th. Not only do they make mouth-watering gelato and fresh donuts, but have you seen their Frequent Biker Card? Or how about their cool cycling jerseys? The other thing I love about Staccato is how they … Read more
Pedicab operators try to pick up a rider at the North Park Blocks.(File photo) First they gave a free bike to new condo buyers, now Hoyt Street Properties in the Pearl District continues to promote car-free transportation options for visitors and residents. The company has partnered up with Rose Pedal Pedicabs and PDX Pedicabs to … Read more
Detail of route map with notes. Full map here (PDF). The seventh ride in PDOT’s monthly Bike Master Plan ride series will tackle the sometimes daunting routes in southwest Portland. City bike coordinator Roger Geller says the focus of August’s ride will be on Terwilliger and Barbur and will look at some of the challenges … Read more
The Oregonian reports that last night City Council unanimously approved a new Local Improvement District tax that will be used to improve NE 92nd Ave.
Ride your bike to ¿Por Que No? and get a free taco. Today from 3-6pm only.(File photo) I just published a story about the DIY on-street bike parking in front of ¿Por Que No? taqueria on N. Mississippi Avenue. Then, in a strange coincidence, at nearly the exact moment I hit “publish,” a reader (without … Read more
Dingo Dizmal, captain of the Clown House.(File photo) Yes folks, it’s true. Tonight at Last Thursday on Alberta Street, the Clown House (at NE 24th and Alberta) will play host to hijinks and fun for the very last time. Due to rents that have shot far beyond a clown’s wage, Dingo, Pinga, Chlorine, Will, and … Read more
[Update: The owner is hoping for on-street bike parking. Read here for the latest.] Sign says, “Today’s Special: Bike Parking”(File photo) A little taco joint on Mississippi Street in north Portland has taken a DIY approach to on-street bike parking. Directly in front of ¿Por Que No? taqueria, a few bikes have been parked in … Read more
This photo shows major lane re-alignment at Williams and Fremont.(File photo) The Portland Development Commission (PDC) and the Portland Department of Transportation (PDOT) are throwing a public party in north Portland tomorrow night to celebrate the completion of the first phase of their Vancouver-Williams Transportation Safety Project.
It’s been over a year since I reported on the status of an idea to re-purpose the Sauvie Island Bridge as a super-sized bicycle and pedestrian crossing over the 405 freeway at Flanders Boulevard looking East.
The panel included Police, Parks and PDOT.(Photo: Police Bureau/SE Precinct) On Wednesday nights the paved roads through Mt. Tabor Park in southeast Portland are closed to motor vehicle traffic and due to its urban location and natural beauty, it becomes flooded with many different types of users. Dog walkers, skateboarders, and pedestrians all compete for … Read more
The infamous stop sign at SE 23rd and Salmon Street has been vandalized and the message is loud and clear…