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A new way to think of the Bike Plan: It’s all business
Many local bike folks (myself included) have been trying to think of ways to talk about the 2030 Bike Plan that clearly explain why it’s so important, without getting into all the wonky details. On that note, I came up with an analogy today (just before going on camera with a local TV station) that … Read more
City’s Bike Advisory Committee steps back from Saltzman proposal
Download BAC letter (PDF) The City of Portland’s Bicycle Advisory Committee — a 13 member group that advises the City on “bicycle-related matters” — has released their letter in response to Commissioner Dan Saltzman’s Bike Plan funding proposal. The BAC initially intended to draft a letter in support of Saltzman’s idea (after he pitched it … Read more
A Bike Plan media coverage roundup
“… While we support the objectives of the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 that goes before the City Council today, adopting such a plan is far from enough.” — Opinion from Portland Tribune With the 2030 Bike Plan up for adoption at City Council this afternoon, there is a fresh crop of stories about it … Read more
Saltzman’s bike plan amendment: Thoughts and reactions
“We’re certainly looking at it and we’re looking at some other options too.” — Catherine Ciarlo, Transportation Policy Advisor for Mayor Adams As City Council gets set to pass the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 tomorrow, there will be a buzz in the air about whether or not Commissioner Saltzman’s bike plan funding proposal will … Read more
Portland State cycling team set for another stellar year
The PSU Cycling Team.(Photo: PSU Cycling 2010 is set to be another banner year for the Portland State University Cycling Club. In 2008, team member Anita Dilles represented PSU at the Collegiate Track Nationals and in 2009, Amelia Bjesse-Puffin made two appearances on the podium. These successes on the track, along with their involvement off … Read more
OHSU study looks at how “environmental factors” impact bike safety
New study implies that bikeway conditions play a key role in injury rates.(Photo © J. Maus) A new paper to be published later this year by a team of doctors and nurses from Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) has found that roadway conditions and “the commuting environment” play an important factor in the incidence rate … Read more
Saltzman: Amendment would “jumpstart” bike plan funding — UPDATED
Commissioner Saltzman and his chief of staff Brendan Finn at tonight’s BAC meeting.(Photo © J. Maus) Portland City Commissioner Dan Saltzman made a rare appearance at the City’s Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting tonight in order to present his idea to raise up to $1 million per year to help pay for projects in the 2030 … Read more
A look at the City’s new “Citizen Reporter” iPhone app
Screenshot from City’s new iPhone app. The City of Portland has released a new iPhone app that allows citizens (who own iPhones) to document and submit reports on a number of issues. Dubbed the “Citizen Reporter,” the new app is available free in the iTunes App Store. In a press release issued today, the Mayor’s … Read more
Commissioner, Mayor hear mostly support for Last Thursday
Positives outweigh negatives.(Photo © J. Maus) Last night, at a community meeting to hear feedback on the Last Thursday on Alberta event (read my analysis here), Commissioner Amanda Fritz and Mayor Sam Adams heard loud and clear that many people love the event just the way it is. According to sources at the meeting and … Read more
Watch out for streetcar construction zones – Updated
Construction zone bike lane on Broadway west of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.(Photo © J. Maus) The City of Portland has sent out a “Bicycle Advisory” notice for several bikeway detours and closures in the coming weeks due to streetcar track construction (and related sewer work) on Broadway and Weidler. Here are the latest details … Read more
Does Oregon’s new cell phone law apply to people on bikes?
Cell phones and bikes — like riding blind!(Photo © J. Maus) Since Oregon enacted their new cell phone law on January 1st, many people have asked me if it applies to people riding bicycles. My previous opinion was that it doesn’t, but a closer look at the law now has me less certain — and … Read more