This bike/ped activated signal at E Burnside and 41st was funded by an ODOT grant.(Photo © J. Maus) The Oregon Department of Transportation has announced that they are now accepting applications for their Pedestrian and Bicycle Program grant program. Projects from all over Oregon are eligible to compete for $5 million. Since 1986, the program … Read more
Get your applications ready! May 1, 2008 08-090 For more information: Sheila Lyons, Bicycle & Pedestrian program, (503) 986-3555 or Shelley Snow, 503-986-3438 Grants for Bicycle/Pedestrian projects available
A card for Jessica was passed around at the recent Filmed by Bike event.(Photo © J. Maus) Friends of Jessica Osborne — who was struck by a car on Rosa Parks Way in North Portland and left for dead on April 3 — have planned a benefit show to raise money for her medical bills. … Read more
A newly painted green bike lane on SE 7th Ave.(Photo © J. Maus) Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Think Out Loud radio show will discuss different ideas about the design of bike lanes, bike-related laws, and how best to share the road. The producers of the show were spurred on in part by a recent article in … Read more
The Governor in Portland for Earth Day.(Photo © J. Maus) Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski has named May Transportation Safety Month. Here’s what ODOT’s Troy Costales had to say about it: “Individuals can take some simple actions to improve their own safety,” Troy E. Costales, ODOT Transportation Safety Division administrator said. “We encourage people to pay … Read more
The eye of the tiger.(Photo © J. Maus) Hoping to give kids the same thrill that mom and dad get out of bike racing, organizers of the Tuesday night racing series at Portland International Raceway will hold the first “Kids Rule” race tomorrow night. Local racer Neil Green said his six year-old son didn’t want … Read more
2008 Pedalpalooza poster by DeJerk.(Click to enlarge) With over 170 events planned (so far), the Pedalpalooza 2008 is poised to be the biggest ever. The seventh annual event (June 12-28) is facilitated by Shift but fueled by the community. Also, the traditional unveiling of the Pedalpalooza poster happened over the weekend. This year’s poster was … Read more
Daniel McGinnis, BTA Board member and president of Bike Gallery.(Photos © J. Maus) At the Brett Jarolimek Memorial Fund benefit last night, Bike Gallery President Daniel McGinnis implored the hundreds of people who showed up to “roll up your sleeves”, and reminded us that our recent Platinum accolade is, “a platform and nothing else.” McGinnis … Read more
Three new bike-related businesses demonstrate that the economic side of Portland’s bike scene is alive and well. Here’s a brief intro to a few pedal-powered entrepreneurs whose businesses are just getting off the ground:
A bike box in downtown Portland.(Photos © J. Maus) The Portland Tribune has published an article about concerns raised by citizens and the Oregon Department of Transportation over the usage, safety and efficacy of the newly installed bike boxes. The story’s sub-headline reads, “Some cycling advocates are trying to stick a wrench in the spokes … Read more
Daniel Johnson (pre-trim).(Photos © J. Maus) Daniel Johnson — the guy behind the pothole ride — started Bike Lunch as a way to meet people and encourage community among folks who ride. The idea is simple: Meet every Friday during the lunch hour and share conversation among friends old and new. The event is catching … Read more
“We call for better access to city parks and recreation areas for off-road riding.”–From a statement issued today by a new coalition of mountain bike advocates Hoping to join the Platinum party and no longer wanting to play second fiddle to its on-street cousin, mountain biking in Portland is poised for progress. Today, a coalition … Read more