🚨 Please note that BikePortland slows down during this time of year as I have family in town and just need a break! Please don't expect typical volume of news stories and content. I'll be back in regular form after the new year. Thanks. - Jonathan 🙏
Blumenauer in D.C. in March.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Portland native Earl Blumenauer has served in elected office in Oregon since 1972 when he won a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives at the age of 24. He’s been in politics ever since. On June 14th, Blumenauer’s supporters will throw him a big party to … Read more
Curry County DA convicted driver of reckless driving and assault. A man has been convicted on assault and reckless driving charges for driving his car into two women as they rode their bicycles on the Oregon Coast Bike Route last fall. The collision occurred on October 3rd, about 11 miles north of Gold Beach on … Read more
A new report presented to Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber yesterday outlines and prioritizes 16 new “non-roadway” transportation funding mechanisms. Among the ideas selected as a priority for “additional consideration for further implementation” and possible legislative action, is a “User fee for bikes.” The 93 page report, Oregon Non-Roadway Transportation Funding Options: Report to the Governor, … Read more
“This shows a level of negligence and disregard for other people’s lives that cannot be allowed in Portland if we want to keep our roads safe,”Sean DuBois, Skof’s attorney Lawyers for Robert Skof, who was hit from behind by Mt. Hood Skibowl owner Kirk Hanna while bicycling in southwest Portland last year, say a settlement … Read more
A great sign for local biking and business.(Photos by The Lumberyard and Josh Harvey) The Lumberyard, an indoor bike park on NE 82nd Avenue in Portland, is now open for business. The new, privately-owned riding area swung open its doors to the public earlier this month. It’s the first facility of its kind west of … Read more
“This counter will raise awareness among all travelers of the significant role bicycles play in Portland’s transportation system.”— PBOT spokesman Dan Anderson As we shared on Monday, the Portland Bureau of Transportation is all set to install the city’s first automated bicycle counter on the Hawthorne Bridge. The new counter, purchased from a Canadian company … Read more
PBOT traffic engineer Rob Burchfield answers questions at the open house.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) After 16 months and countless meetings, PBOT has revealed how they plan to improve bicycle access and traffic safety on N Williams Avenue. And much to the surprise of Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) members, part of those plans include maintaining two … Read more
My low-budget re-creation of this morning’s collision at SW Bertha and B-H Hwy. (Bike = green, car = blue.) 28-year old Jessie Belter suffered a broken leg when she was struck by someone driving a car as she rode in the bike lane on Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway this morning. According to the Portland Police Bureau, the … Read more
Oregon State Police survey the scene. Dayley’s bike can be seen in the upper right. 65-year old Camas, Washington resident Steven Dayley was bicycling along the same route as the Reach the Beach ride on Saturday when he was struck from behind by a man driving a pickup. Dayley died from his injuries later that … Read more
A bicycle counter similar to this one will be installed on the Hawthorne Bridge later this summer.(Photo: Eco-Counter) At long last, Portland is set to install an electronic bicycle counter. The new tool, which will be placed on the Hawthorne Bridge, will provide a daily and annual, ongoing count of the number of people who … Read more
Back on top where we belong. Bicycling Magazine has just released their 2012 Bike-Friendly Cities rankings and Portland sits atop the heap once again. Portland was ranked #2 in 2010, which was the last time the rankings came out. Prior to that Portland had earned the top spot every year since 1995. Our defeat to … Read more
Bike Walk Vote excited an active (transportation) base of Portland voters.(Photo © J. Maus) Tuesday night’s elections were full of good news for Portland’s re-energized Bike Walk Vote political action committee. After being founded in 2004, then lying dormant for several years following the 2008 elections, Bike Walk Vote came roaring back last winter. Boasting … Read more