Time to speak up about Sellwood Bridge project
An important open house and public hearing event for the Sellwood Bridge project is happening Wednesday night from 6 – 8:30 at OMSI (1945 SE Water Ave.) The press release from Multnomah County is below:
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Park your bike on carfree Peacock Lane
At some events there’s nowhere good to park.(Photo © J. Maus) Now you’ll be able to park your bike at the carfree evening planned for viewing the lights on Peacock Lane this Sunday. I reported a couple weeks ago that the neighborhood association wanted to encourage people to ride their bikes over to Peacock lane … Read more
Portland non-profit hopes to become LEED of sporting events
New non-profit will certify mass participation sportingevents. When Princeton grad and professional triathlete Jeff Henderson began planning the City of Portland Triathlon back in 2007 he didn’t just want to create Portland’s first urban triathlon, he wanted to make the event as earth-friendly as possible. Going far beyond the usual “green” measures, the Portland Tri … Read more
Leaf issue also piling up in Eugene
(Photo © J. Maus) Some Eugene residents are concerned that the city’s leaf program puts them at risk, and they’re not going to take it falling down. The city allows residents to drop their leaves into streets and bike lanes and — according to a story published in Sunday’s Register Guard — some locals want … Read more
Bike amenities make PDX 9th healthiest airport
The main bike path at PDX leads right into the terminal (and bike parking).(Photos © J. Maus) After a comprehensive analysis of the nation’s major airports, Health magazine and a panel of experts ranked Portland International Airport the ninth “healthiest” in the country. Not surprisingly, the magazine listed several of the PDX’s bike amenities as … Read more
Bicycle Film Festival returns to Portland
Crowds at the event last year.(Photo © J. Maus) The eighth annual Bicycle Film Festival (not to be confused with the Portland-grown Filmed by Bike fest) is set to return to Portland next week. On the schedule are two full nights of bike-inspired films (five programs total) that will show at Cinema 21 (616 NW … Read more
Europe envy: Practical kid’s bikes and why they don’t exist in the U.S.
You’re not likely to find a bike like this at your local shop.(Photo © J. Maus) The other day, in the bike rack of my daughter’s school, I noticed a very practical children’s bike. It had everything a bike needs to be used as a real transportation vehicle — a chain-guard, generator lights front and … Read more
BikeCraft IV — Final vendor list
BikeCraft IV will be here next week! We have an amazing collection of crafters and artists this year. More people than ever before came forward, with work ranging from gorgeous artisan metalworking to silkscreened patches for your messenger bag. There is something for everyone — so shop local this holiday season as you replenish your … Read more
A new shop, and a new energy for triathlon in Portland
Inside the opening night party for Custom Bicycles of Portland.(Photos © J. Maus)
County bike/ped committee looking for new members
Multnomah County is looking for members to serve on its bike and ped citizen advisory committee. This is a great opportunity for an engaged community member who wants to help make sure that County owned properties (like the Burnside, Hawthorne, Broadway, Morrison, and Sellwood Bridges) continue to function well for bike traffic. Members sought for … Read more
It’s official; Governor will look to expand Oregon Bike Bill [Updated]
When it becomes a bill in front of state lawmakers in January, Governor Kulongoski’s Jobs and Transportation Act of 2009 will include language to expand the Oregon bike bill (ORS 366.514) and put into law a requirement for the Oregon Department of Transportation to spend at least 1.5 percent of its funding for highway projects … Read more
Seattle publisher to launch NW Cyclist annual mag in ’09
Mock-up of inaugural issue. Seattle-based Price Media, the publishers behind Outdoors NW magazine, have announced that they’ll publish NW Cyclist magazine in March 2009. In a press release, publisher Carolyn Price says, “Seattle and Portland are known as the two greatest bicycling cities in the country and our readers want as much information on bicycling … Read more