Manifest event will demystify family riding
Would a Dutch bike work for your family? Or would a bakfiets/Madsen/trailer/Xtracycle suit you better? Find out this Sunday.(Photos © J. Maus)
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New blog will shine light on Planning Commission
“Why a Planning Commissioner Blog?… Because public policy can be complicated and three minutes at a hearing is a pretty limited opportunity to engage in a substantive conversation.” — Chris Smith If you care about bike policy or planning in Portland, chances are you’ve heard of Chris Smith. Smith is a consummate citizen activist who … Read more
From Stuttgart, a way to take more bikes on the train
Photo: City of Stuttgart via Cyclelicious)
Blumenauer, Democrats launch ‘Livable Communities Task Force’
Earl Blumenauer speaking on the Hawthorne Bridge back in August.(Photo © J. Maus) Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and the House Democratic Caucus have announced the formation of the Livable Communities Task Force (LCTF). Blumenauer has been named Chairman of the Task Force, which has a mission to, “…identify the ways in which the federal government … Read more
City Traffic Engineer wins award from national bike/ped group
City Traffic Engineer Rob Burchfield.(Photos © J. Maus) The Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) has selected City of Portland Traffic Engineer Rob Burchfield as Public Sector Professional of the Year at its annual awards meeting in New York City last week. According to a statement from the APBP, Burchfield was honored, “for his … Read more
Follow-up: Bike parking code increase still under consideration
“I’d like to think through a little further of what the impact would be.” — John Carroll, real estate developer with Carroll Investments On Wednesday, I published an article that incorrectly stated that the Portland Planning Commission had voted to approve a zoning code change that would make a major increase to the minimum number … Read more
Passage of agreement marks new era for police, bike relations
Today, the Portland City Council unanimously approved the Transportation Community Policing Agreement. At yesterday’s Council meeting, the four City Commissioners (Mayor Adams is away) heard testimony from traffic safety advocates and representatives from the Police Bureau and the Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). There was also a screening of the bicycle traffic enforcement training video released … Read more
Sellwood Bridge update: BTA supports new vehicle registration fee
New vehicle fees would raise over one-third the total cost to replace the Sellwood Bridge.(Photo © J. Maus) Funding to replace the Selwood Bridge is coming together. As per HB 2001 — the transportation funding package that passed the Oregon legislature this past session — Multnomah County is considering a new, $19 motorized vehicle registration … Read more
Bikes and the bad-for-business rap
For some businesses, like this one on N. Williams, bike access is a boon.(Photos © J. Maus) Despite the many strides bicycles have made in cities across America, one criticism they haven’t been able to completely shake is that they’re bad for business. And, in an economic climate like we’re in today, that’s a serious … Read more
Workshop will focus on North Portland Greenway trail design
Riders pass newly dedicated public art on an existing piece of Willamette Greenway Trail.(Photo © J. Maus) Volunteer planners working on the the North Portland Greenway Trail will host a design workshop this weekend. The trail, which was first envisioned back in 2005 and won a $448,000 planning study grant from Metro back in March, … Read more
City Council will adopt Community Policing Agreement tomorrow
(Photo © J. Maus) Tomorrow, the Community Policing Agreement that was first proposed by Police Chief Rosie Sizer following two high-profile fatalities in October of 2007, will be adopted by Portland City Council. The five page document outlines the current state of the working relationship between the Bureau of Transportation, the Police Bureau, the Bicycle … Read more
[UPDATED] Planning Commission OKs major increase to bike parking requirement
[UPDATE 10/16, 9:53am: Planning Commission has not voted in favor of this increase. They are still considering it after some follow-up testimony that was not in favor of it. I received conflicting accounts of what transpired at the hearing and I am working on an update now. Stay tuned for a follow story. I regret … Read more