What’s next for the Sauvie Island Bridge span?
Commissioner Adams (L) and Mayor Potter (R) listen to testimony in Council Chambers this morning.(Photo © J. Maus)
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Live from City Council: Potter present for Sauvie Bridge Span re-use vote
[Read updates at bottom of story.] Mayor Potter, who was supposed to be tied up all this week in the labor arbitration hearing of a police lieutenant he fired, has decided to show up at the City Council meeting this morning. Besides perhaps wanting to be present at the last City Council meeting of Commissioner … Read more
Portlanders ride to remember Sheldon Brown
(Photo: hollumns on Flickr) Around 60 Portlanders showed up to remember Sheldon Brown yesterday. Brown passed away in early February and was a bicycle ambassador without equal, connecting with thousands through his prodigious website and his infectious and helpful personality. Many participants in the ride showed up with Brown’s signature eagle figure attached to their … Read more
BTA issues action alert, urges members to support Sauvie span
“This project would cost a little more but would deliver huge returns.”–from a BTA blog post In the wake of Mayor Potter’s memo and with a looming City Council vote that could kill the plan to bring the Sauvie Island Bridge span to Northwest Portland, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance is sounding the alarm to its … Read more
Read Potter’s memo on Sauvie Island Bridge re-use plan
Download memo (130K, PDF) I’ve finally obtained the memo from Mayor Potter that I referred to in my story about the Sauvie Island Bridge re-use plan I published earlier today. The memo outlines Potter’s concerns about the plan and was sent to all four Commissioners and the City Auditor. Potter’s seeming lack of support for … Read more
Two more bike boxes spring up
New bike box on SW Madison at 3rd.(Photos © J. Maus) The City of Portland has installed two more green bike boxes and painted bike lanes; including the first one on the west side of the river. Today, crews finished a bike box and new painted bike lane at SE 11th and Hawthorne, just a … Read more
Sundance Channel show will feature local design firm
The sign in front of Alta’s formerlocation. They have since moved to 711 SE Grand Ave.(Photo © J. Maus) Southeast Portland based bicycle and pedestrian planning firm, Alta Planning + Design, will be the subject of an upcoming episode of Big Ideas for a Small Planet, a documentary series which airs on The Sundance Channel. … Read more
Pedestrian advocacy group hires first Executive Director
Lynn Lindgren-Schreuder(Photo: Willamette Pedestrian Coalition) The Portland-based Willamette Pedestrian Coalition has hired Lynn Lindgren-Schreuder as its first Executive Director. According to a press release issued by the WPC, the new hire, “marks a milestone” for the formerly all-volunteer organization. The WPC was founded 16 years ago and works to advocate for pedestrians and ensure the … Read more
Flanders Street bike bridge fate will be decided tomorrow
Tomorrow, Portland City Council will decide whether or not the City will re-use the Sauvie Island Bridge span for a bicycle and pedestrian-only crossing of I-405 at Northwest Flanders street. The owner of the span, Kuney Construction, is currently under contract with ODOT to demolish the bridge. Therefore, if PDOT wants to continue their effort … Read more
Fundraiser will benefit Brett Jarolimek Memorial Fund
(Photos © J. Maus) The Portland State University Cycling Team and the Bike Gallery have partnered up on an event to raise money for bike safety education in honor of a fallen friend, Brett Jarolimek. Organizers announced today that the event will be held on May 1st at the downtown Bike Gallery (1001 SW 10th … Read more
Non-profit finds a new home; will expand bike shop
This damaged wall caused headaches for the CCC.(Photo © J. Maus) Back in December, a truck accidentally rammed into the wall of the Community Cycling Center’s offices in Northeast Portland. The impact of that collision caused thousands of dollars in damage and forced the non-profit to scramble for space.
Pinot Pedal will raise funds for new bike bridge in the Pearl
Organizers of the second annual Pinot Pedal will donate registration proceeds and a percentage of sales from a Pearl District wine retailer to help raise funds for a bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Interstate 405.