Scene from Portlandia shot on Eastbank Esplanade.(Photo: IFC) The new, six-part IFC mini-series Portlandia is proving to be a draw for a local bike tour operator. Evan Ross, owner of Portland Bicycle Tours, says the new show has spurred a group of tourists to request a special, Portlandia-themed route that takes them to locations they … Read more
Nutcase Helmets founder Michael Morrow (in blue at left) announcing the winners.(Photos © J. Maus) Saturday was the big Winter Cycle party where we chose the winners of the Nutcase Helmet Design Contest. It was a big turnout and we had a lot of fun. But before getting into the photos and recap, some thanks … Read more
The Oregonian has the story: The case: Police arrested 43-year-old Chong Woo in August after witnesses identified him as the driver who struck a bicyclist in Forest Grove. …In a plea deal, Woo pleaded guilty this month to second-degree assault and hit-and-run, and his charge of attempted murder was dismissed. Sentence: Lesowski said Woo was … Read more
From L to R: Wrench Raiders volunteer Jacob Martinez, Larry Carver, Wrench Raiders founder C.J. Speelman.(Photos © J. Maus)
With Oregon lawmakers set to get down to business in the coming weeks, it’s a good time to prepare for the upcoming debates by brushing up on the latest traffic safety data. The early edition of the 2009 Traffic Safety Facts is a 232 page compilation of national traffic collision data from the Fatality Analysis … Read more
West End Bikes co-owner Mark Ontiveros stands outside his shop on SW 11th and Stark.(Photos © J. Maus)
Mayor Sam Adams has released details of the fifth annual Transportation Safety Summit which is scheduled for February 8th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Marshall High School (3905 SE 91st Ave). Here is the updated list of keynote speakers: Mayor Sam Adams Susan Keil, Director, Portland Bureau of Transportation Tom Miller, Incoming Director, Portland … Read more
Caleb Pruitt Caleb Pruitt, the man charged with manslaughter for his involvement in the fatal collision that took the life of Angela Burke as she attempted to cross SW Barbur Blvd on December 15th, has posted bail and is currently on house arrest at his family home in Hood River. Pruitt was initially charged with … Read more
Governor Kitzhaber at his acceptance speech back in November.(Photos © J. Maus) Oregon’s newly elected Governor John Kitzhaber has made a many staff appointments in his first month in office. He’s named people to help him develop policy on issues like energy policy, business development, job creation, health care, affirmative action, and other issues. But … Read more
Those detour signs will be up for another month or so.(Photo © J. Maus) A project to repair and rebuild the Vancouver Avenue Bridge in North Portland has been delayed and isn’t expected to be completed until the end of February. The bridge — which crosses the Columbia Slough just west of Martin Luther King … Read more
One concept under consideration is buffered bike lanes and removal of parking on both sides of SE 52nd north of Woodstock. One year ago today, the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation accepted a $1.3 million grant to build the 50s Bikeway project. That grant came 13 years after the project — a 4.5 mile … Read more
For some heroes, winning an Alice is quite emotional.(Photo © J. Maus) There are just a few days left to nominate your bike hero for an Alice Award. The annual Alice Awards and Auction event hosted by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance is always a good time and it’s also a time to recognize the work … Read more