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The vision by 2030. If you have something to say about the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 (a.k.a. the Bicycle Master Plan), Sunday (11/8) is your last chance to do it. PBOT will take all comments received by Sunday night and try to work them into revisions of the Plan before it is finalized and … Read more
Portlanders like to take care of their beloved bikes. Here are a few locally made examples; some by an entrepreneurial builder and one sent in by a reader who did it DIY style. Local artist and craftsman Brennan Conaway has found yet another niche to serve in Portland’s fast-growing population of bike lovers — bike … Read more
Groups want to start the planning process over.(Photo © J. Maus) A coalition of five local non-profit groups are calling for “an immediate restart of the deadlocked I-5 planning process.” The Coalition for a Livable Future, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, Environment Oregon, Environment Washington, and Upstream Public Health just issued a joint news release saying … Read more
Sunset Blvd like you’ve never seen it before.(Graphic: Colleen Corcoran/cicLAvia) Two bits of news that came across my desk in the last 24 hours speak to the growing momentum (should we call it a revolution?) across America for carfree streets and more dedicated space for bike traffic. According to an article published in the Los … Read more
Imagine riding through this with a few friends! Since 1993, the Portland International Raceway (PIR) has hosted the holiday tradition known as Winter Wonderland. Each year, over 100,000 people drive their cars along the racetrack which is adorned with massive, holiday-themed light sculptures and animated displays accompanied by festive Christmas tunes and holiday cheer.
Bike parking at Franklin High School in Southeast Portland.(Photos © J. Maus) U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer announced a new bill yesterday that would expand the existing Safe Routes to Schools program to high schools. The Safe Routes to High Schools Act would enable high schools to vie for federal grants that would help them build … Read more
Today through Saturday the National Bicycle Tour Directors Association (NBTDA) is holding their annual conference in Portland. The NBTDA is based in Minneapolis and their mission is to “provide development and networking opportunities” for “individuals and entities who operate recreational bicycle events”. Over 100 ride directors from all over the world are members of the … Read more
Cover of new calendar that will benefit Komen for the Cure. For the past seven years, local bicycle component manufacturer Chris King has partnered with Komen for the Cure on a line of special edition products called “Pretty and Strong“. This year, the partnership has expanded to include the photography of PDXCross and the creation … Read more
Intersection of Willamette and Haven.(Photo © J. Maus) Bryan Parman with the Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division has just confirmed that the two people operating motor vehicles that struck and killed a man on N. Willamette this morning were cited for driving under the influence. Portland Police PIO Mary Wheat has also released the identity … Read more
A person on a bike attempts to cross Willamette from N. Haven.-Video below- I’m still awaiting more details from the Police about this morning’s fatal crash near University of Portland at N. Willamette and Haven in North Portland. So far, all we know is that two cars were involved and one man is dead. KATU … Read more
– Latest updates posted here – [I’ve just published a new story with photos, notes and a video of the area around the crash. — Jonathan] Street view of Willamette and Haven (University of Portland is on the right). The Portland Police Bureau has determined that a man was hit by two motor vehicles while … Read more
Commissioner Nick Fish talks Forest Park and “freak-outs”.(Photos © J. Maus) It’s been almost one year since citizen activist Frank Selker re-energized the issue of increased bicycle access in Forest Park. Since then his effort has sparked widespread momentum for the issue and now the City of Portland’s Bureau of Parks and Recreation has convened … Read more