Due to his role as Commissioner in charge of Transportation, I have reported on Sam Adams many times in the past few years. Last week I finally sat down with Sho Dozono — a Portland business owner who is Adams’ only competition in the race for mayor. Below are some of my thoughts on this … Read more
Download the letter (490k, PDF) On Tuesday, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) pledged their full support for PDOT’s efforts to improve bike safety by installing bike boxes at intersections. Their support came in the form of a letter written to Scott Wainwright, a top highway engineer for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), who also … Read more
“”It’s a great place to ride and I don’t want to take that away from anyone.”— ODOT maintenance manager Larry Olson The Oregon Department of Transportation has responded to reports that Troutdale residents scattered tacks on the shoulder of the Historic Columbia River Highway — a popular bike route and gateway to riding in the … Read more
[UPDATE: 5/16, 10:30am – ODOT has responded. Read full story here.] “The cyclist-haters out in the Gorge are at it again, spreading tacks across the Historic Columbia River Highway.”–From a BikePortland reader email With weekend temps promising short-sleeve weather, many Portlanders are planning to head out on their bikes and take in the grand vistas … Read more
These guys had the best seat in the park.(View Photo Gallery)(All images © J. Maus) After Tuesday’s opening Prologue, the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic made its way a few miles east to Mt. Tabor Park where over 200 of the nation’s fastest cyclists competed in a 1.3 mile, multi-lap criterium race. A warm sun, high … Read more
A rider leaves the start ramp. Waterfront Park is in the background.View the Stage 1 Photo Gallery(Photos © J. Maus) The Mt. Hood Cycling Classic got off to a fast start in downtown Portland last night. It was a surreal sight. All the northbound lanes of Naito Parkway were closed and lycra-clad pro bike racers … Read more
Yesterday, I shared some thoughts (and asked for yours) on the race for Council seat #2. Today, we move to to the other hotly contested battle for City Commissioner being waged by six candidates, five of which are likely to garner a significant number of votes. This race features several impressive candidates and two — … Read more
Chris King hubs on display.(Photos: Swell2008 on Flickr) A Portland bike component manufacturer has been recognized for their earth-friendly production methods. Chris King Precision Components — based in Portland’s northwest industrial area — is part of the third annual Swell Future show, an exhibition of “future friendly design” being held in Vancouver, B.C. Chris King … Read more
From the looks of a casting call (below) that made it’s way onto the Shift email list (via ExtrasOnly.com), Trek Bicycles plans to film an upcoming national commercial in Portland — and they’re looking for a few good bicyclists. Check out the flyer…
(Photos © J. Maus) I can’t really keep up with all the bike events these days — but below is an attempt to share a few that have come to my attention. By the way, in case you haven’t noticed, May is National Bike Month and it’s an ideal time to spread the word about … Read more
Mirrors like this are being used in Amsterdam to reduce right-hook collisions.(Photos: Todd Boulanger) Here’s an interesting idea that was spotted by City of Vancouver transportation planner Todd Boulanger on a recent trip to Amsterdam. Boulanger visited the Netherlands in April to attend the Intertraffic Conference and he ran across what he calls a “new … Read more
Like I mentioned back in April, Portland will be prominently featured on a TV show to air on the Sundance Channel later this month. Our bike-friendliness will be on the national stage yet again when their Big Ideas for a Small Planet series turns its attention to transportation. The episode features Mia Birk (former PDOT … Read more