Below is a press release sent to me by Multnomah County: The last two town hall meetings in a series will be held on February 11 and 19 to present information on the condition of Multnomah County’s Willamette River bridges and a proposal to fund their repair. County commissioners and transportation staff will share information … Read more
The roof of River City Bicycles.(Photo © J. Maus) Southeast Portland-based River City Bicycles has been named the most “female-friendly” bike shop in the country by Bicycle Retailer and Industry News (BRAIN). The shop’s co-owner and head buyer Mark Ontiveros attributes the recognition to their long standing commitment to women’s products and a staff that … Read more
As part of their ongoing stewardship of the Firelane 5 trail in Forest Park, the Portland United Mountain Pedalers (PUMP!) are throwing a trail work party. Here’s the notice of the event: As your Forest Park Co-Representative, I am pleased to announce the scheduling of our second trail (work) party on Firelane 5. The first … Read more
This just in… NAHBS is pleased to announce free indoor bike parking on Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th February. Access to the bike parking is from Lloyd St, on the south side of the Oregon Convention Center. Look for the Bike Parking signs. Arranged by Portland business consultant Bob Mandelson, the parking area … Read more
(Sorry for that headline, I couldn’t resist.) You may think the North American Handmade Bicycle Show starts this weekend, but the action has already begun. Today is move-in day at the Oregon Convention Center and this afternoon the partying begins. Here’s a quick recap of what’s on tap tonight.
The Pothole Chalker in action.(Photo: Heather Andrews) Daniel Johnson’s one-ride crusade against potholes has led to safer, smoother streets in Southeast Portland. Last month, Johnson led a ride to chalk up potholes on his daily commute. Heather Andrews joined him, and it’s a good thing she did. Andrews’ photos landed in my story about the … Read more
Photo of bike lane near Broadway Bridge (green color added).(Photo © J. Maus) Remember back in December, when I shared how PDOT was contemplating what color the new bike boxes and colored bike lanes should be? Well now it’s official: They’ve decided to go green. I asked PDOT’s bicycle coordinator Roger Geller why. He said … Read more
[This article was written by contributor Elly Blue. You can read more from Ms. Blue here.] “…gas stations, convenience stores, and oil suppliers…benefit more than most from having a road system in good repair.”–Elly Blue When it comes to road maintenance, what’s good for bicyclists is good for everyone. In fact, the proposed street fee … Read more
Adams speaking with reporters after today’s meeting.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) City Commissioner Sam Adams has just emailed (and posted to his blog) a statement about the major turn his Safe, Sound, and Green Streets funding initiative took today: Dear Portlander, Today, at my request, city council referred the “Safe, Sound & Green Streets” program back … Read more
In case you haven’t heard, the international Towards Carfree Cities conference is headed to Portland this summer. Here’s a preview of their very cool logo design that will be sprouting up on posters and postcards throughout Portland soon…
Adams (L) and Potter at this morning’s City Council meeting.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) Mayor Potter has issued a statement in response to the BTA’s action alert that explains his current stance on the Safe, Sound and Green Streets proposal. According to Mayor Potter’s public advocate Jeremy Van Keuren, their office has received 186 222 emails … Read more
[Updated: I’ve added full text of the statements made by Commissioner Adams, Mayor Potter, and the BTA’s Scott Bricker.] BTA’s Scott Bricker testified thismorning. Read the text of histestimony below. (Photo © Jonathan Maus) Commissioner Adams’ $464 million dollar “Safe, Sound, and Green” street maintenance and safety funding initiative went before Portland City Council this … Read more