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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Here’s the official press release from the Cycle Oregon folks about their 2008 weekend and week-long rides: Cycle Oregon 21, Sept. 6-13, route centers on the Wallowa Mountains; Cycle Oregon: The Weekend, Aug. 1-3, to be based at Fort Stevens State Park PORTLAND, Ore. – Jan. 31, 2008 – Cycle Oregon announced at its annual … Read more
The crowd awaits the announcement of this year’s Cycle Oregon route.(Photo: Jonathan Maus)
BTA Director Scott Bricker.(Photo: Jonathan Maus) The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) says they are “shocked and stunned” by the news that a group will attempt to refer the Safe, Sound, and Green Streets funding proposal to the ballot. Executive Director Scott Bricker says they have strongly supported the proposal — which includes over $25 million … Read more
The decision by a coalition of business groups and lobbyists to oppose Commissioner Adams’ Safe, Sound, and Green Streets transportation funding package (which passed City Council yesterday) has sent shockwaves through City Hall and bike advocacy groups in Portland. Given what’s at stake and who’s involved, this is without a doubt the most important transportation-related … Read more
Rejuvenation retail store Manager Greg Kamerer at their southeast Portland location.(Photo: Jonathan Maus) Rejuvenation, the Portland-based retailer of vintage lighting and housewares, has launched an ambitious program to encourage more employees to get to work by bike. The company — which has been in business since 1977 and employs 200 people between its manufacturing facility, … Read more