[*Updated 3:17pm] Bob Verrinder remains in serious condition.(Photo courtesy of Bob’s friends) On Thursday, October 18, Bob Verrinder was seriously injured when he and a motor vehicle collided on NE Marine Drive. Unfortunately, because a separate tragic event occurred the following Monday, I have been unable to follow-up on this story. First, I want to … Read more
Education about bicycle laws is a major factor in keeping our roads safe for everyone. Increasing awareness and understanding of these laws is just as important as any bike safety infrastructure or policy changes. That’s why some cyclists are concerned that a quote attributed to a Portland Police Bureau employee and published by the Oregonian … Read more
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
A service to pay tribute to the life of Brett Jarolimek and a memorial ride through Forest Park has been planned. Memorial ride: Meet at NW Thurman St. entrance to Forest Park at 4:30. Ride starts at 5:00. We will ride out and back on Leif Erickson Drive. This is a gravel road that might … Read more
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
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
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
Adams at a recent Transportation Town Hall meeting.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) With so many ideas and emotions about bikes, bike safety and sharing the road swirling around our city this week, I thought I’d share a conversation I had with City Commissioner and mayoral hopeful Sam Adams. I sat down with him in his City … Read more
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This just came in from PDOT’s communications office: Commissioner Adams Leads Community Conversation about Bike Safety Portland Transportation to collaborate with stakeholders to develop a bicycle safety action plan for Portland
I love when corporations figure out effective ways to promote their brand and do something positive for the world (New Belgium’s Tour de Fat also comes to mind). Check out this video from Clif Bar. It’s part of their awesome-looking 2 Mile Challenge Natural Energy Tour.
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