Velodrome backer sees perfect opportunity in Memorial Coliseum
Rendering of a bicycle velodrome on upper tier of Memorial Coliseum by Jeff Mitchem of Ankrom Moisan Architects
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Morrison Bridge improvements taking shape
A look at the new lane for bike and foot traffic on the Morrison Bridge.
A look at TriMet’s role in MAX ad campaign flap
“I think there are some big leaps being made here with regard to the ad’s message being misleading or in some way endangering cyclists. The ad poses a question. How people interpret it or act on it is not up for TriMet to determine.”— Becky Witt, Public Information Officer for TriMet As the debate continues … Read more
Well-known local activist killed while riding in Virginia
Bonnie Tinker(Photo: Just Out) 61-year old Portland resident Bonnie Tinker, was killed yesterday while riding her bike on the campus of Virginia Tech. Tinker was attending a Religious Society of Friends conference when the incident occurred. According to The Roanoke Times, she was struck by a dump truck and died on the scene. The Oregonian … Read more
Volunteers needed for first-ever City of Tigard trail user counts, surveys
A view of the Fanno Creek Trail in Tigard.(Photo © J. Maus) The City of Tigard is gearing up for their first-ever trail user count and survey. The counting effort will take place over five days in September and volunteers are needed. According to City of Tigard planner Duane Roberts, a manual count and a … Read more
Photos, impressions of new bike corral on SE 28th at Ankeny
New bike corral installed yesterday in front of Crema at the corner of SE 28th and Ankeny.Slideshow below – (Photos © J. Maus)
City brings bike boulevard plans to neighborhoods
City is rolling out public outreach process for more bike boulevards.(Photo © J. Maus) The City of Portland is about to embark on a series of open houses to inform neighborhoods about their bike boulevard plans. The Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is busy planning and designing 15 miles of new, low-traffic streets throughout the metro … Read more
TriMet re-opens portion of I-205 path
Entrance to transit station and multi-use path at SE Division Street.(Photo: TriMet)
How PBOT plans for bike corrals
As we’ve been covering with regularity in recent weeks, the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation has been busy installing new on-street bike parking facilities. Known as “bike corrals,” they have proven to be very popular with the community and with business owners. Each time we cover a new installation, many people wonder how a … Read more
Metro re-brands regional parks, trails effort as “The Intertwine”
Metro Pres. David Bragdon unveiling the new logo.(Photos © J. Maus) Last night, at the headquarters of Keen Footwear in the Pearl District, Metro Council President David Bragdon unveiled the new name and logo that will serve as the umbrella for a bi-state effort to build out our regional trails and parks system: The Intertwine. … Read more
US DOT Secretary in Portland today
Ray LaHood will learn aboutstreetcar manufacturing progress.(Photo © J. Maus) U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will be in Portland today. The Daily Journal of Commerce and reliable sources say that LaHood will join regional transportation officials near the Aerial Tram tomorrow morning. LaHood is expected to show his support for Portland’s burgeoning streetcar … Read more
Better living through bike parking
New bike parking on NE Glisan at 28th gives room to park and room to breathe.(Photos © J. Maus)