PSU survey: Drive-alone trips plummet, biking on the upswing
The latest student commute choice survey by PSU shows drop in driving.
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Oregon Cycling magazine shuts down; new owners look to bring it back
Cover of Oregon Cycling Magazine. Oregon Cycling magazine — a free, newsprint publication that covered bike news, racing and culture throughout the state — will no longer be published. But according to sources — and a job listing on Craigslist — it might be already set for a comeback. Oregon Cycling had been published since … Read more
Merkley, colleagues introduce Livable Communities Act
Senator Jeff Merkley at his office inD.C. during the National Bike Summit.(Photo © J. Maus) U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) is one of five Democrats in the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee that have introduced a new bill that looks to integrate housing, transportation, and environmental policies. Dubbed the Livable Communities Act, a … Read more
Memories of Jammin’ 95.5: Detroit radio show goes on anti-bike rant
Deminski and Doyle A radio station in Detroit Michigan aired very dangerous and inflammatory remarks against people who ride bikes during a morning talk show yesterday (listen/download mp3 here). The situation reminds me of when a similar incident occurred on a local Portland station back in July 2006. “How many people have seen a bicyclist … Read more
TriMet removes seats on WES to make more room for bikes
Bike on WES.(Photo: TriMet) TriMet announced today that they have removed four seats in each of their WES Commuter Rail cars in order to make more room for bicycles. When WES opened back in January, the cars only had two designated hooks for bicycles, leading to immediate concerns from multi-modal commuters. The issue has been … Read more
ODOT hopes tour will net ideas for Oregon City Bridge closure
Riders on the bridge.(Photo © J. Maus) As we reported back in April, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is planning to close the historic Oregon City/West Linn Arch Bridge for two years during a major rehabilitation project. The problem with the project is that there has not yet emerged a solution for how to … Read more
How do you feel about biking and the BTA? Let them know in survey
BTA home page The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has launched an online survey to capture how Oregonians (whether they bike or not) feel about bike advocacy and the BTA in general. BTA Advocacy Manager Michelle Poyourow says they want to hear what everyone — members or non-members — thinks about bike advocacy in Oregon and … Read more
After budget scare, Twilight Criterium ready to roll Friday night
The Twilight Crit is a thrill for riders and spectators.(Photos © J. Maus) Since 2002, the Twilight Criterium has brought professional bike racing to downtown Portland. The event attracts some of America’s fastest riders and thousands of spectators to witness their talents. But this year, when a title sponsor pulled out, it almost didn’t happen. … Read more
What are your Bridge Pedal plans? Mine are up in the air
Bridge Pedal is more than just a ride. It’s another reason to get silly and have fun with friends on your bike.(Photos © J. Maus)
Ride Oregon: New website promotes bike tourism in Oregon
Screenshot from home page The mission to make Oregon “The Land Bicycles Dream About” has taken a big step forward. A new website to promote biking in Oregon and to inspire people to get out and ride launched yesterday. Check it out at RideOregonRide.com. The site was first pegged as a priority during a brainstorming … Read more
The Recyclery closes one location, opens two others
The Recyclery is moving out of this location.(Photos © J. Maus) Popular used bike shop The Recyclery is leaving their current home in a Quonset hut on the corner of SE Madison and SE 7th and opening up at two other bike-friendly locations in the coming weeks. I caught up with shop owner Robby Fenstermaker … Read more
Noted PSU professor picked for federal transportation research post
Robert Bertini Portland State University professor Robert Bertini has been selected by the Obama administration to be the deputy administrator of the federal Research and Innovative Technology Administration. According to The Oregonian, Bertini starts his new job on August 17th. At PSU he was a professor of civil and environmental engineering and the director of … Read more