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Local builder roundup: The OBCA Show, A-Line, Renovo, and Cielo
This tri-bike from Portland-based Renovo Hardwood Bicycles is bound for the Ironman World Championships in Kona.(Photo: Renovo)
Police issue public bulletin for double hit and run suspect
The Portland Police Bureau’s Traffic Division is still trying to find the person who was driving a Subaru WRX that intentionally ran into two people in two different locations within minutes of each other on September 21st near the Rose Quarter. Last week, the PPB issued an internal bulletin to all Portland police officers to … Read more
2009 U.S. Census: 5.81% of Portlanders commute (primarily) by bike
Bike traffic in Portland.(Photo © J. Maus) The U.S. Census Bureau released results of its annual American Community Survey (ACS) today. The survey found that 5.81% of Portlanders used a bicycle as their primary mode of transportation to work in 2009. According to an analysis of the data by the League of American Bicyclists, that … Read more
Get involved with the 50’s Bikeway project
PBOT’s Rich Newlands gave an update on the project at a recent Bike Advisory Committee meeting.(Photo © J. Maus) The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation is rolling ahead with their 50’s Bikeway project. The $1.5 million, federally funded project aims to make a 4.5 mile north/south corridor between the Hollywood and Woodstock neighborhoods more … Read more
First Look: Beaverton installs bike lanes on SW Lombard
New bike lanes on SW Lombard. (Photos: Jim Parsons) It was a bit of a saga, but bike lanes have finally been installed on a stretch of SW Lombard Avenue in Beaverton (the project also came with some on-street parking removal). After the Beaverton Traffic Commission said no to the project back in April, advocates … Read more
Google captures Sunday Parkways in new aerial images
Sunday Parkways as captured by Google. Scene shows a crowd crossing SE 39th on Lincoln.
Police: Horn, middle finger lead to injury hit and run in Southeast
The Portland Police are on the lookout for someone who intentionally drove their car into someone riding a bicycle. The crash happened Thursday (9/23) at 7:00 p.m. near the intersection of SE 150th and Main St. The person operating the bicycle sustained a dislocated shoulder and the description of the vehicle is a white mini … Read more
Video of the Week: Scenes from a New York City bike lane
Just finished watching My Commuted Commute, a video that I think everyone should spend five minutes to check out. A woman from New York City, Rachel Brown, shot helmet cam footage and offers commentary about what it’s like to ride in one of the new, green-painted, curbside bike lanes. For all the positive buzz NYC … Read more
Breaking ‘logjam’, City of Portland commits to Gateway Green project
The Gateway Green site as it looks today.(Photos © J. Maus) Portland City Commissioner Nick Fish announced earlier today that the City of Portland will assume an official leadership role in the Gateway Green project. It’s been over a year since the project has moved significantly forward, but today Fish said the City’s decision to … Read more
River City Bicycles’ David Guettler named Retailer of the Year
David Guettler showing off his BRAINy Award at Cross Vegas last night.(Photo © J. Maus) David Guettler, owner of River City Bicycles in Portland’s central eastside, was named Retailer of the Year by Bicycle Retailer and Industry News at an award ceremony last night following the first day of the Interbike trade show. I bumped … Read more
At Interbike, Blumenauer urges stronger voice from industry
Blumenauer speaking at Interbike 2010.(Photos © J. Maus) U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer has never been to Interbike, so he used his first appearance to implore leading members of the U.S. bike industry to make more noise about the the economic boost the bike industry gives to America. In addition to dollars, Blumenauer told the crowd … Read more