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(Photo © J. Maus) TriMet has just released the results of their Bikes on MAX survey that they launched in August of last year. In the Executive Summary of the survey, TriMet points to the trends of growth in both MAX and bike ridership in Portland. They say those trends have, “resulted in an increasing … Read more
“Everything riders do to be safe makes it easier for attorneys to protect their rights against insurance companies and in court.”–Lawyer Scott Kocher As part of their Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program, the Oregon State Bar is offering a seminar titled, Bicycle Law and Injury Prevention for Advocates and Riders. The seminar will be offered … Read more
The man behind the company — Chris King — at the City Hall Bike Show in 2006.(Photos © J. Maus) Chris King Precision Components is a company that has built its reputation on going above and beyond. From the first headset he made back in 1976, Chris King has proven that he sets his own … Read more
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has just issued a press release stating their latest position on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) of the Columbia River Crossing project. In the statement, the BTA says that “after extensive internal discussions and conversations with supporters and opponents” of the project, they feel that a new bridge is … Read more
Deacon Thomas Gornick led the ceremony.Photo Gallery here(Photos © J. Maus) In a respectful and poignant outdoor ceremony, St. Mary’s Cathedral in Northwest Portland held their first-ever Blessing of the Bikes on Sunday. The service opened with a hymn and continued with a series of prayers and intercessions meant to recognize and celebrate the contribution … Read more
Mary O’Donnell at this morning’s press conference.(Photos © J. Maus) At a press conference this morning held at a law firm in downtown Portland, Mary O’Donnell — whose husband Tim was killed while riding his bike — told reporters and news cameras that her push for a vehicular homicide law is “definitely what he would … Read more
Riding in downtown Vancouver.(Photo © J. Maus) An effort to form a new bicycle advocacy group in Vancouver will take another step tonight. Todd Boulanger, a transportation planner and active participant in the bike scene on both sides of the river, says he hopes to bring concerned residents together to focus on urban transportation issues. … Read more
Several bottlenecks last year resulted in waiting and walking.(Photo © 2007/J. Maus) In response to feedback and negative publicity last year, organizers of Bridge Pedal have announced that they’ll make a few changes for the 2008 edition. In an email sent out this morning, they said the 20,000 or so Bridge Pedalers who will take … Read more
Sign at entrance to Rose Quarter Transit Center.(Photo © J. Maus) The Rose Quarter Transit Center has long been a barrier to bikes. But now TriMet, the City of Portland and the BTA are teaming up to test new options intended to “find a safe and reliable” way for bikes to get through the transit … Read more
“It’s really an opportunity to talk about bikes with Barack.”— SRAM CEO Stan Day in Bicycle Retailer magazine BicycleRetailer.com reports that the president and CEO of component manufacturer SRAM will hold a fundraiser for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama. According to the story, “the event’s goal is to introduce Obama to industry leaders and to … Read more
Oregon’s new Share the Road license plate has reached an important sales milestone. According to Debi Mercer with the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles, over 1,000 of the specialty plates have been sold (at a rate of about 7-15 per day) since they became available at the beginning of 2008 .
This sign welcomes customers at ReStore on SE Morrison Street.(Photo © J. Maus) With public consciousness of high gas prices at all-time high and with a noticeable rise in bike traffic on Portland streets, some local businesses are flying their bike-friendly flags by offering special discounts to lure human-powered customers. There are many businesses throughout … Read more