New bridge design is focus of Sellwood Bridge online survey

Press Release from Multnomah County: New bridge design is focus of Sellwood Bridge online survey If you have an opinion about what a new Sellwood Bridge should look like, Multnomah County wants to hear from you. An online survey offered through November 28 at www.sellwoodbridge.org lets the public recommend two preferred designs for a new … Read more


Crusaders remember Brett with silence, spirit, and a good party

We wore race number 800 in honor of Brett Jarolimek.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) Wearing white t-shirts emblazoned with the words “No Blind Spots”, Cross Crusade founder Rick Potestio and race director Brad Ross said losing Brett Jarolimek was like losing “a member of the Cross Crusade family.” Also speaking before a memorial lap was Bike … Read more


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Press Release: PDOT; Action Plan to Improve Bicycle Safety in Portland

CITY OF PORTLAND OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release October 26, 2007 Contact: Cheryl E. Kuck at (503) 823-5552 Or: Tom Miller at (503) 823-1121 Committee on Policy, Engineering, and Enforcement for Bicycle Safety Develops Action Plan to Improve Bicycle Safety in Portland (PORTLAND, OR) – Representatives from Portland’s bicycle and freight communities, … Read more


Report from the bike safety meeting and press conference

A large crowd in City Hall.Slideshow below(Photos © Jonathan Maus) Just four days after the second fatal bicycle crash in as many weeks, City Commissioner Sam Adams called together an “emergency meeting” to discuss the issues and brainstorm solutions to improve bike safety in our city. Following the meeting was a press conference that was … Read more


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ODOT plans improvements near Ross Island Bridge

Here’s an email I received from Basil Christopher, ODOT’s bike and pedestrian coordinator: ODOT is planning to replace approximate 350 feet of sidewalk between the Ross Is. Bridge (far west end), and SW Hood Avenue to the north. The construction calls for replacing/widening the existing sidewalk from 6-ft to 8-ft, replacing non-standard curb, and adding … Read more


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Cyclocross weekend will be full of spirits

Doug Ollerenshaw as Pac-Manat last year’s Halloween race.View slideshow below(Photo © Jonathan Maus) Traditionally, the Halloween edition of the Cross Crusade is two days of fun and partying. Last year’s race, full of costumes and silliness, was one of my favorite events of the year. But this year, in light of recent events, things might … Read more


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Trucker’s problems should lead to reforms

As detailed yesterday by the Oregonian (and later discussed on this site), the driver of the AGG Enterprises garbage truck that killed Brett Jarolimek last week had a slew of speeding infractions on his record. Now, I’ve learned that speeding was the least of his problems. According to my research and to sources who have … Read more