Like I mentioned last week, Commissioner of Transportation Sam Adams is embarking on major quest to fix Portland’s ailing transportation system. A key part of his plan is a series of neighborhood town hall meetings being held to allow you to “join the conversation about transportation funding…and be part of the solution”. Adams is about … Read more
Chris Distefano and Tom Miller chat while riding in Forest Park last night.(File photo)Gallery – slideshow below Last night the Portland United Mountain Pedalers (PUMP) led a group of city staffers on a mountain bike ride through Forest Park. The ride was organized to give key decision makers and city planners an up-close and personal … Read more
Employee Peter Drake(File photo) The storefront on NW 21st Avenue that had been occupied by Northwest Bicycles for 32 years has re-opened after a complete renovation. The new shop is 21st Avenue Bicycles and about the only thing that remains of the old shop are veteran employees Jose Cano and Hugh Nixon.
Scott Bricker of the BTA at the State Capitol in Salem.(Photo © J. Maus) Finally. BTA lobbyist Scott Bricker — who worked tirelessly in Salem to garner support for this bill — shares the news that the Vulnerable Roadway User bill (HB 3314) got through its final hurdle this morning by passing a House concurrence … Read more
Looking north on SE 4th Ave.(File photo) Back in February, I shared the word from the Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division that the OMSI construction area would be an “enhanced enforcement zone” (see map below). Now, given the amount of emails and phone calls I’ve received in recent days, it seems like they’ve significantly ratcheted … Read more
Senator Ginny Burdick accepted an Alice Award in March.(File photo) In a conference committee in Salem today, Senator Ginny Burdick decided that Senate Bill 729 — which sought to update Oregon’s law regarding bicycle brake requirements — will move forward without a key phrase that would have allowed fixed-gear bicycles to not be required to … Read more
You’ll be seeing more of these downtown soon.(Photo: PDX Pedicabs)
Today’s editorial features aphoto of a female cyclist. Less than one week ago, the Oregonian surprised local bike advocates when they published a forceful editorial in support of stiffer penalties for motor vehicle operators who hit bicyclists. Today, they continue to show their support for two-wheeled transportation with an editorial that reads like it could … Read more
[From the Associated Press] The Vatican has seen the light.(Photo: Corydora on Flickr) Citing the world’s 1.2 million annual traffic deaths, the Vatican has issued a document titled, “Guidelines for the Pastoral Care of the Road,” that addresses the “consequence of trangressions and negligence” behind the wheel and offers solutions via a ‘Drivers 10 Commandments’. … Read more
John Spurgeon(Photo: John Spurgeon) Imagine racing a bike for over 3,000 miles and up 100,000 feet of climbing in just under 12 days. Sounds grueling right? Now imagine doing that on a singlespeed. Hillsboro resident John Spurgeon is competing in the Race Across America (RAAM) with one goal and one gear. He left Oceanside, California … Read more
[Updated 6/19/07, 7:47am] BTA lobbyist Scott Bricker just gave me a report from Salem. The Vulnerable Roadway User bill (H.B. 3314) got it’s vote on the Senate floor this morning and it passed easily by a margin 25-4. Mary O’Donnell, wife of the late Timothy O’Donnell who was killed earlier this month while riding his … Read more
Organizers of the first ever Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show have nailed down 18 exhibitors and they’ve got a new date and venue. The Oregon Bicycle Constructors Association — a new industry group formed by local builder Andy Newlands — originally planned for the Multnomah Athletic Club, the show will now be held on November 11 … Read more