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Thoughts and images from the 350 Climate Action Rally

Slideshow below/Gallery(Photos © J. Maus) On Saturday, about 1,000 Portlanders joined rallies around the globe to raise awareness of climate change. The 350 Climate Action Rally was part of the 350 campaign, which bills itself as a “global grassroots campaign to stop the climate crisis.” Not surprisingly, many people came to the rally at Pioneer … Read more


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BTA shares results of ‘Bicycling Perceptions and Experiences’ survey

[UPDATE, 12:28pm: We’ve just published a separate story with more results from this survey that were not initially released.] Results have been released from a survey conducted by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) last August. The intent of the survey, titled Bicycling Perceptions and Experiences in Oregon and Southwest Washington, was to garner feedback and … Read more


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Powell repaving project will include two new crossings

An Oregon Department of Transportation repaving project will bring two new mid-block crossings to SE Powell Boulevard. The $4 million (estimated) Powell Boulevard Pavement Preservation project will begin in Spring 2010 and will include repaving Powell from SE 51st Avenue to Interstate 205. In addition, ODOT will build new sidewalks (in compliance with ADA), and … Read more


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UBI all settled in, will host open house Saturday

The mechanics classroom at UBI’s new location on N. Williams.(Photo: UBI) United Bicycle Institute (UBI) is all moved into their new satellite campus in North Portland (they also have a campus in Ashland) and this Saturday they’ll throw the doors open and welcome the community with an Open House event. According to UBI’s John Baxter, … Read more