Share the Road plate faces re-design
This is the design preferred by the plate’s creator, but the DMV has other ideas.(Note: The plate is solid dark blue, the photo has some reflection on it.)
News
Potter wants street fee on May ballot; BTA plans response
Mayor Tom Potter (in center)(BikePortland.org File Photo) In a not too surprising move, Mayor Potter has issued a memo (read it below) to his fellow Commissioners saying that he favors putting the “Safe, Sound, and Green Streets” funding plan back into a single ordinance (it’s currently split into three) and placing it on the ballot … Read more
Gun-toting driver offers apology, dinner invite
Here’s a Craigslist “missed connections” posting from this morning that caught a reader’s eye. To the girl who ran into my car door on her bike – As you peddled away crying, I realized that I had over reacted. I was having a bad day and had just spent a lot of money on a … Read more
Street Fee update: Romain will seek repeal by initiative
According to a source inside City Hall, Oregon Petroleum Association lobbyist and architect of the Street Fee opposition Paul Romain will not attempt a referral of Commissioner Adams’ street maintenance funding plan. Instead, he is expected to attempt to repeal the plan using Portland’s initiative process. According to Portland City Code Section 2.04.090, Romain would … Read more
New feature: The CCC Bike of the Month
On sale now at the CCC.More photos below.(Photos: Jonathan Maus) I’m excited to announce a new feature on BikePortland.org: The Community Cycling Center Bike of the Month. This came about because I wanted to find a way to help the CCC spread the word about their work, their programs, and their retail bike shop on … Read more
Finding bike love on Valentines Day
In Portland, Valentines Day should be called Velotines Day. Sure, we love our bikes year-round, but this time of year an extra-special feeling permeates the bikeways. Here are a few events to make your Velotines Day memorable.
NAHBS sneak peek: Joseph Ahearne/Ahearne Cycles
Joseph Ahearne admires his latest creation.(More photos below.) This morning I stopped by Joseph Ahearne’s shop to see what he’s put together for the North American Handmade Bike Show. Ahearne is NAHBS veteran who has come a long way since strapping a few of his custom cargo racks and stems to a backpack and walking … Read more
Street fee back to three; will Romain let it be?
City Council will hear the “Safe, Sound and Green” proposal again on Wednesday.(Photo: Jonathan Maus) As first reported by the Portland Mercury, Commissioner Leonard’s move to pull-back the recently passed “Safe, Sound, and Green Streets” funding plan has resulted in the package being, once again, split into three separate ordinances.
NAHBS After-Party: Pints, Prizes, and a Benefit
The list of after-parties and events going on after the lights go out at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS, February 8-10) is growing every day. I haven’t had a chance to pull all the events together in one place yet (will do that soon), but I want to suggest a special get together … Read more
Kulongoski’s Amsterdam Visit Could Bode Well for Bike Efforts
Gov. Kulongoski and his dog Hershey.(Photo: TedForGov.com) Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski will come face to face with one of the world’s most bike-friendly cities when he travels to Amsterdam in March. Kulongoski, who will take advantage of a new non-stop flight from the Portland Airport, is reportedly making the trip to woo potential eco-industry investors. … Read more
Dozono Chimes in on “Safe Streets”
Mr. Dozono(Photo: ShoForMayor.com) Oregonian politics blogger Jeff Mapes asked mayoral hopeful Sho Dozono what he thinks of the “Safe, Sound, and Green Streets” funding plan crafted by City Commissioner (and Dozono’s political rival) Sam Adams. His answer seems to cement speculation about Dozono’s ties with the various lobbyists and special interests that oppose the fee-based … Read more
Could Leonard Move Kill Street Fee Referral Effort?
Commissioner Randy Leonard(Photo: Jonathan Maus) The maneuvering on both sides of the landmark “Safe, Sound, and Green Streets” transportation funding proposal has just taken another turn. Amy Ruiz of the Portland Mercury just reported that City Commissioner Randy Leonard has filed an objection to the recently passed proposal based on a section of the City … Read more