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Director of PBOT, Sue Keil.(File photo © J. Maus) Here’s the latest in the East Burnside Couch Couplet story. Yesterday PBOT released an official statement about the dangerous bike lane from head of that bureau, Sue Keil. In the statement Keil writes, “It has come to the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s attention that the bike … Read more
KGW-TV video of bike trail discovered in Madrona Park in North Portland. If video does not load, see KGW story here.
New bike lanes on NW Marshall. See whatit will look like when completed below.(Photo: Paul Peterson) New bike lanes are being constructed on NW Marshall between 12th and 14th Avenues in the Pearl District — but these aren’t just any bike lanes. What’s notable about this project is that the new lanes are being cut … Read more
Detail of new edition of Metro’s Bike There! map. Metro has reason to be proud of their Bike There! map. In a word, it’s awesome. It’s one of those maps that gets me inspired to explore new places every time I unfold it. Given the extensive coverage and user-friendly details, it’s no surprise they want … Read more
Michael O’Leary of the BTA says the Burnside Couch couplet is unsafe to ride.(File photo: Adams Carroll) The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is coming under fire for biking conditions on their East Burnside Couch Couplet project. In a blog post published yesterday, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) wrote that the couplet is … Read more
PBOT’s latest plans for a new, traffic calming park on NE Holman at 13th.
Enjoying the 1/3 mile of single track in Forest Park. (Photo © J. Maus)
Roland Couture wants to start the Portland Framebuilder Club as a resource for new and existing builders.(Photo courtesy Roland Couture) A local graduate of United Bicycle Institute’s frame building school plans to start a club that will help builders pool resources and have a better chance at success. Roland Couture is a 41 year-old, self-described … Read more
A better bikeway on Vancouver leading into the Rose Quarter area is one of the projects PBOT wants help on.(Photos © J. Maus) The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation has put out Request for Proposals to hire a consultant that will help them further develop five new bikeway projects and to assess the feasibility … Read more
The Express from Giant is one of the models available for rent. Two local businesses have teamed up to put more electric bikes on the road in Portland. A new partnership between The eBike Store (201 N Alberta Ave) and Pedal Bike Tours (2249 N Williams Ave) gives tourists and locals alike a chance for … Read more
Blake Sharkey Steve; arrested for hit and run and vehicular assault.(Photo: Clackamas Co. Sheriff’s Office) Given our recent discussion of police responses to vehicular assault, I thought this story from Clackamas (about 11 miles SE of downtown Portland) that just came over the wire was interesting. According to the Oregon State Police, at just before … Read more
NE Holman is already a relatively pleasant place to ride, but improvements are needed.(Photo © J. Maus) We’ve already mentioned how important it is to speak up at PBOT’s bike boulevard open houses (a.k.a. neighborhood greenways), so today I’ll just offer a gentle reminder of two that are coming up this week. Tomorrow (5/4) and … Read more