Kloeppel’s fork for sale on eBay. Back in December, someone broke into Mike Kloeppel’s Woodstock neighborhood home and stole four of his “irreplaceable” high-end bikes. A few months later Southeast Precinct police officers recovered two of them. Fast forward to a few weeks ago. Out of the blue Kloeppel got a call from someone in … Read more
Logo of Western district of ITE. This Sunday, over 600 transportation engineering professionals from all over the region will come to Portland for the annual meeting of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. The conference kicks off with an address by U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer. Organizers have infused the schedule — which goes through Wednesday and … Read more
Holladay Park will be packed on Sunday.(File photo) Saturday morning, an estimated 9,000 cyclists will begin the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (a.k.a. STP). Some will do the entire 206 mile route in one day, but most riders will opt for two days. The result is a huge “Finish Line Festival” party that takes place … Read more
The open road awaits…(File photo) Ever wanted to pack up your bike, leave your worries behind, and take off for the open road on a multi-day riding adventure? If so, now is the perfect time to give it a try. We live in a place with multitudes of bike-camping options. Whether it’s a jaunt to … Read more
“Mourning ride” byMargaret Beeson For many people, bicycles are far more than a tool for transport and recreation; they’re an inspiration for art. Here in Portland we’re fortunate to have a rich culture full of examples. Last July I put together an art exhibition at City Hall that featured bike-themed paintings, photos, sculptures, and craft. … Read more
A few weeks ago I shared news that the Burnside Bridge would be closed to cars and open only to bikes and peds for three weeks. There was some confusion over the start of the closure and I just received the latest from the Multnomah County Public Affairs office. Here’s the official word:
Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard and Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder on last year’s ride.(File photo) For the third year, a who’s-who list of regional bigwigs and policy makers from Portland and Vancouver will escape from their cubicles for an up-close look at the highs-and-lows of our regional bikeway network. The “Visionaries Voyage” was the brainchild of … Read more
The scene at the 2006 Tour de Fat.(File photo) New Belgium’s awesome explosion of bike craziness, the Tour de Fat, is coming to Portland this August. I’ve attended the last two years of this event and it’s something you don’t want to miss. Besides the usual downtown bike parade, live performances (including our own Sprockettes, … Read more
Olivia Rebanal and her daughter Philly.(File photo) Overlook neighborhood resident Olivia Rebanal was one of 27 Portlanders who kicked off a month on a Low-Car Diet Monday at Pioneer Courthouse Square. The Flexcar-sponsored program aims to, “show local residents that not owning a car, or downsizing by a car, is more than possible in cities … Read more
City of Portland Transportation Commissioner Sam Adams recently concluded a series of Town Hall meetings to figure out a new way fund our transportation system. As part of the Town Halls, attendees (around 600 total) were asked to fill out a survey to gauge their priorities on a variety of transportation-related issues.
The lock selection at Citybikes.(File photo) Yesterday a record ten bikes were listed on the BikePortland Stolen Bike Listings, bringing July’s total to 30. In May, 80 bikes were listed and June would have topped that if the listings hadn’t broken after my server crash.
With an extensive bus and bike network, light rail, streetcars and even an aerial tram, Portland is frequently lauded for its transportation system (there’s even been a movie made about it). But conditions outside the central city and close-in neighborhoods are much different. Roads in outer southeast Portland — especially busy SE 82nd Avenue — … Read more