Sheldon Brown In a city that prides itself of two-wheeled self-reliance, it’s not surprising that Sheldon Brown’s death has had a major impact. Many Portlanders have shared their memories and feelings of great loss at the passing of someone who defies description. Part obscure bike part information guru, part cycling ambassador, part writer. One commenter … Read more
The BTA has issued the action alert that I alluded to yesterday. It was posted to their blog by Executive Director Scott Bricker and emailed to their Portland members yesterday afternoon. The “Safe, Sound, and Green Streets” funding package will be in front of City Council this morning. I’m on my way over there and … Read more
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.)
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
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
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
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
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