A minor annoyance, fixed
A small, but important fix.(Photos © J. Maus)
News
Tell Multnomah County what type of Sellwood Bridge you want
Multnomah County is moving right along with their project to replace the Sellwood Bridge. Currently they’re seeking input on what type of structure the bridge should be. Yesterday they released an online survey and there’s an open house tonight to discuss the options. In addition to weighing in on whether the bridge should be a … Read more
Metrofiets’ latest: A 58 lb cargo bike that truly hauls
The Suppenküche (a.k.a. Überfiets).– Slideshow below- (Photos © J. Maus) Portland-based cargo bike maker Metrofiets (of Hopworks Beer Bike fame) unveiled their latest creation at the Seattle-to-Portland bike ride last weekend: A super lightweight front-loader that builder Jamie Nichols hopes will change people’s idea of what a cargo bike can be.
TriMet embraces open source with ‘Open Trip Planner’
Screen grab of TriMet’s Open Trip Planner which could be ready for public beta-testing by early 2011.
A chat with T4 America Director James Corless
James Corless in Southwest Portland this morning.(Photo © J. Maus) James Corless, the Director of Transportation For America — a national coalition of 400 organizations pushing for a new transportation program — is in Portland today. Corless is here to meet with local experts, learn about Portland’s innovations, and share an update on their campaign … Read more
Landis, ABC will bring national attention to Cascade Classic in Bend
Floyd Landis at today’s opening stage.(Photo: Pat Malach/Oregon Cycling Action) CyclingNews reports today that embattled professional bike racer Floyd Landis will start the Cascade Cycling Classic in Bend this week. In addition, CyclingNews reports that ABC’s Nightline television show will be following him for an upcoming episode. The presence of Landis and ABC news cameras … Read more
Rapha teams with Focus bikes for pro cyclocross team
Rapha Performance Roadwear, whose North American headquarters are in North Portland, has partnered with Focus Bicycles USA to field a professional cyclocross team for the 2010-2011 season. The Rapha-Focus Team will consist of young up-and-coming racers Chris Jones (Auburn, California) and Zach McDonald (Seattle, Washington).
Portion of Willamette Greenway Trail closes; erosion suspected
Gates around damaged trail prevent through bike traffic.(Photos © J. Maus) A portion of the Willamette Greenway Trail north of the Steel Bridge is closed to biking and walking due to an erosion problem that is causing the paved trail to crack and sink into the river. A handwritten, “Sidewalk closed – Use Naito” sign … Read more
The Recyclery closes Ladds Circle and Madison Ave locations
Robby Fenstermaker in his SE Madison Avenue location in August 2009.(Photo © J. Maus) Portland-based used bike shop The Recyclery has closed two of their four locations. The Ladds Addition and SE Madison Avenue shops are now closed, while the St. Johns and downtown Portland locations will remain open. Owner of The Recyclery, Robby Fenstermaker, … Read more
Portland Parks addresses bumps on Esplanade ramps
Parks will consider adding stripes and signage to warn riders of these bumps.(Photos © J. Maus) Last week I joined a Portland Parks & Recreation staffer for a visit to the Eastbank Esplanade. Our intention was to see what, if anything, could be done to smooth out a series of bumps that exist on ramps … Read more
Sunday Parkways rolls through East Portland (photos and recap)
Smiles for miles at East Portland Sunday Parkways.-Slideshow below/Gallery–(Photos © J. Maus) The Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Sunday Parkways event traveled to uncharted territory over the weekend with its first every foray into outer east neighborhoods. Thousands turned out to walk and bike on 4.5 miles of streets that were (mostly) closed to motor vehicle … Read more
Traffic alert: SE Hawthorne and Madison reconstruction
From the Bureau of Transportation: TRAFFIC ADVISORY SE Hawthorne and SE Madison reconstruction work begins Sunday night The Portland Bureau of Transportation will be reconstructing SE Hawthorne Boulevard and SE Madison Street between SE Grand and SE 12th beginning Sunday night. The general public should expect delays in the area due to lane closures. The … Read more