Photo from the scene on June 10th, 2008.(Photo: Ian Stude) Phil Sano was in court today to fight two traffic violations related to an incident that occurred back on June 10th. Also in the courtroom to testify were both Portland Police officers involved in the incident; Ron Hoesly and Erin Smith. The officers allege that … Read more
This just in from Multnomah County: Hawthorne Bridge to close Sunday for inspection The Hawthorne Bridge will be closed on Sunday, September 7 from 6:00 am until as late as 7:00 pm for an inspection. Motor vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists will not be allowed on the bridge, which will be in the raised position much … Read more
Coming to Portland October 10-12. The Oregon Manifest show has come a long way since I last reported about it back in May. Organizers have nailed down exciting venues, a new presenting sponsor, and an impressive list of over 40 exhibitors (that includes several surprises). As the official media partner of the event, I’m proud … Read more
Aaron Truman of Team Zoobomb shows fine form during a semifinal heat at the Gravity Sports World Championships held in Maryhill, Washington over the weekend.(Photo Gallery — Slideshow below – Photos © J. Maus)
Several of these billboards (this one is on SE Grand just south of Belmont) have sprouted up around Portland.(Photo © J. Maus)
This just in from the Portland Police Bureau: PORTLAND POLICE CONDUCT SCHOOL SAFETY MISSONS Starting Tuesday, September 2, 2008, and continuing every weekday for the next two weeks, officers from all five precincts, the Traffic Division, the Transit Police Division, and School Resource officers will participate in a citywide school safety mission. Among the goals … Read more
(Photo © J. Maus) The TriMet bus operator who started a petition hoping to stop a plan to allow bike access through the Rose Quarter Transit Center has just left a comment here on BikePortland.org explaining his views. Dan Christensen wrote that he loves to bike and that “one of the best times” of his … Read more
I’m headed to the 2008 Pro Walk/Pro Bike conference in Seattle next week along with a large contingent from Portland. Among the highlights will be the unveiling of the first-ever Bike Friendly States rankings by the League of American Bicyclists.
While riding down NE Alberta Street yesterday I noticed a new cafe with some fantastic bike parking. The Radio Room has devoted a considerable portion of their property at NE 11th and Alberta to bike parking.(Photos © J. Maus)
(Photo: PedaltoProperties.com) Pedal to Properties, a Boulder, Colorado-based real estate company that shows homes by bike, plans to open up an office in Portland. Co-founder Chris Sweeney told me via telephone this morning that they’ve already met with commercial real estate agents in Portland and they hope to nail down an office space in the … Read more
See this and other shots from my road trip with the Sprockettes.(Photo © J. Maus) Just a reminder to stop by the Breeze Block Gallery (NE 10th and Alberta) tonight for a special, Sprockette-themed art and photo exhibition. Tonight will be the opening of my first photo exhibition and I’ll be sharing images from a … Read more
(Photos © J. Maus) A plan to develop close to 15,000 acres of public land for recreational use in and around the Sandy River (“Located in Portland’s backyard”) has local mountain bikers excited for the potential of new trails and riding opportunities close to home. The Salem District of the Bureau of Land Management is … Read more