(File photo) The Transportation Options division within PDOT is taking a proactive approach to promote courtesy between users of crowded paths like the Eastbank Esplanade and the Hawthorne Bridge. They’ve planned a series of events designed to,
Super-retiree Alan Koch hasridden every street in Portland.(File photo) Three years ago, 67 year-old retiree Alan Koch set out on an ambitious mission: to pedal his bike down every street in the city of Portland. What started as an escape from boredom and an outlet for his adventurous spirit, ended Sunday with a short ride … Read more
Empty racks inside Weir’s Cyclery.(Photo: Ira Ryan) Weir’s Cyclery in St. Johns was the target of a major robbery last night. According to framebuilder Ira Ryan, whose shop is in the basement of Weir’s, the thieves broke into the back door and took nearly all the shop’s Specialized and Raleigh brand mountain bikes and several … Read more
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) reports a victory over SK Northwest after SK’s development application appeal was denied Friday by the City of Portland Hearings Office. At issue was whether or not SK Northwest has to include a bike/ped trail along their proposed riverfront development. According to the BTA, SK’s most recent appeal was shot … Read more
This morning I asked Traffic Division Commander Mark Kruger if he had any information he could share about the police presence at the Midnight Mystery Ride (MMR) and the Zoobomb ride over the weekend. Here are his thoughts on the MMR:
Bus mall construction.(File photo) The Traffic Division of the Portland Police Bureau are warning of increased presence in the downtown bus mall construction zones. Commander Mark Kruger says he was contacted by a PDOT engineer in charge of the project who said they’ve seen,
Economist Joe Cortwright(File photo) Economist Joe Cortright has just released a white paper titled “Portland’s Green Dividend” that claims our city’s land use and transportation policies, combined with our high rate of transit and bike use contribute $2.6 billion to our local economy every year. [Download the full PDF here.] This economic impact, Cortrights says, … Read more
Cyclist gather before a Midnight Mystery Ride.(File photo) The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) were busy this weekend issuing citations to cyclists at two Portland biking traditions: the monthly Midnight Mystery Ride and the weekly Zoobomb. Both rides have grown in popularity over the years and riders reported mass ticketing at both events. The coordinated — … Read more
[Updated 7/16, 8:55am] Daniel Whittlinger has beenarrested for the hit-and-run.(Photo: Or. State Police) The Oregon State Police have arrested the driver of a Jeep Cherokee who struck and injured a bicyclist participating in the Seattle to Portland bike ride this morning. The incident happened just east of Columbia City on Highway 30. 40 year-old northeast … Read more
Here’s an interesting post published in the Portland Bike Forums last night by “Cecil M”. It details how, after being charged for a total of $750 in violations while riding through Ladds Addition, “an accepting attitude and jumping through judicial hoops” ended up saving him/her a ton of cash:
Bike lane on N. Vancouver Ave.(File photo) At the Platinum Bicycle Master Plan Steering Committee meeting yesterday, city bike coordinator Roger Geller shared results of feedback received at the recent series of Bike Master Plan open houses. At each of three workshops, the 176 attendees were asked to list what they felt were the best … Read more
Just came across a photo of the Bike Oasis that has been installed on NE Sandy Boulevard.