“We think it’s a likely next step en route to making Portland’s transportation infrastructure as accessible as necessary.”-Tom Miller (Commissioner Adams’ Chief of Staff) BikeStation Executive Director Andrea White was in town earlier this week. Accompanied by a BikeStation board member, the pair met with city officials and private developers to discuss the potential of … Read more
Ciclovia in Bogota, Colombia.(Photo:Ethan Kent/Streetsblog) Hoping to emulate the overwhelming success of “ciclovias” in many South American countries, PDOT hopes to bring the concept — which they call “Sunday Parkways” — to Portland by next year. A ciclovia consists of the temporary or permanent closure of a major street (or streets) to motorized vehicles so … Read more
One of the best things about the Portland Mercury’s Bike Issue is seeing all the bikey advertisements. One of them that caught my eye was a special offer just for cyclists from Pizza A Go Go (3420 N. Williams). Through the end of July, they’re giving a free slice of cheese pizza if you show … Read more
The panel included Police, Parks and PDOT.(Photo: Police Bureau/SE Precinct) On Wednesday nights the paved roads through Mt. Tabor Park in southeast Portland are closed to motor vehicle traffic and due to its urban location and natural beauty, it becomes flooded with many different types of users. Dog walkers, skateboarders, and pedestrians all compete for … Read more
A stream of bike commuters roll by an awareness action on the approach to the Hawthorne Bridge. (File photo)
The infamous stop sign at SE 23rd and Salmon Street has been vandalized and the message is loud and clear…
UPDATE: Check it out online. Cover by Tim Gough Watch your favorite newsstand or web browser tomorrow for the release of the Portland Mercury’s Bike Issue. Mercury news writer Scott Moore, who recently wrote that he bikes because, “it’s fun and I love it,” gave me a little preview of what to expect: An essay … Read more
Here’s an update to the story about a burglary at Weir’s Cyclery in St. Johns courtesy of Ira Ryan (who works in the basement of the shop), “The cops recovered 10 bikes and most of the other stuff last night. The thief was a resident tweaker in St. Johns who the cops are on a … Read more
Ian Jaquiss handcycling near Ladd’s Addition.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Rachel in her studio.(Photo courtesy Rachel Siegel) Portland artist Rachel Siegel wants to celebrate what she refers to as Portland’s, “astonishingly diverse and unique community of cyclists” with a juried, photographic exhibition. Siegel is still in the planning stages but she already has a working title, Cycle Seen: Picturing Portland’s Bike Culture, and she has … Read more
A recent performance.(File photo) This afternoon the Sprockettes will board their veggie-oil powered bus and set off for their first big tour. The ladies in pink will be on the road from today through July 31st for four performances with New Belgium Brewing’s Tour de Fat. Luckily for their many fans, they’ve launched a blog … Read more
Motorpacing behind a scooter at Alpenrose.(File photo) The Six Day National Championships kicked off last night at Alpenrose Velodrome in southwest Portland. The event will dole out $10,000 in cash and prizes and more importantly, the winners will earn coveted national championship jerseys.