The ‘Disco Trike’ has been set free
Dan Kaufman and his Disco Trike just minutes after being reunited.(Photos © J. Maus) Dan Kaufman and his “Disco Trike” are back together again.
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Metro seeking public input on SW Corridor Plan tonight
Map of the SW Corridor.(Full map in a PDF) Metro is holding a public forum tonight at the Tigard Public Library to collect input on the Southwest Corridor Plan. The plan incorporates local and regional land use planning efforts along Barbur Boulevard and Highway 99 between downtown Portland and Sherwood. It includes improvements to walking, … Read more
Lewis & Clark students prep for ‘Bike to Eugene Challenge’ – UPDATED
Last year we shared the story of a group of Environmental Law students at Lewis & Clark College and their ‘Bike to Eugene Challenge.’ The annual event takes a group of 20-30 law students on a ride from Portland to the Public Interest Environmental Law Conference (PIELC) in Eugene. The 140-mile ride by ‘Team Eugene’, … Read more
Clackamas County mulls bike fees, closure of Canby Ferry
Families biking from Portland to camp at Champoeg State Park rely on the Canby Ferry. (Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Cycle Oregon preps for first online-only registration
Cycle Oregon fans swarm the sign-up table at the 2008 route announcement party.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) One week from today Cycle Oregon will kick off 2012 by unveiling the routes for their week and weekend rides with a big event out at the Nike headquarters in Beaverton. In the past, the route announcement was followed … Read more
Advocates gird for battle to save biking in federal transpo bill
Cover of the bill (because transportation is all about big pipes and ugly freeway overpasses right?!). Once again, national advocacy groups are prepping the cannons for an all out assault on Congress as word spreads that the U.S. House of Representatives is will unveil a new surface transportation bill — dubbed the American Energy and … Read more
ODOT employee dies after being hit while riding on rural Salem road
Streetview near location of collision. 57-year old Dave Apperson, an employee at ODOT since 2006, was struck and killed by someone driving a car while he pedaled his recumbent on a rural road near Salem Friday morning. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s office the collision took place around 10:30 am on Hopewell Rode near … Read more
Activists to Mayor Adams: Free the Disco Trike or face bike swarm – UPDATED
(Graphic: PDX Bike Swarm) After Dan Kaufman’s Disco Trike was confiscated by Portland police during protests last Wednesday, activists are now increasing pressure on City Hall to release it. In a blog post this morning, PDX Bike Swarm claimed that, “the police had no reason to confiscate it and we want it back.” In addition … Read more
Best ‘bike lobby propaganda’ ever? NBA star LeBron James bikes to work
LeBron James (R) and his publicist.(Photo by Jack Balayla, Twitter) LeBron “King” James is arguably the biggest star in the NBA. So when the Miami Heat player was spotted by a fan riding his bike to the arena for a game last night, it was sort of a big deal. The photo was snapped by … Read more
Remembering Gail Achterman
Gail Achterman speaking at the Oregon Bike Summit in April 2008. She died Saturday afternoon.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Gail Achterman, known and respected by many for her role in setting Oregon transportation policy, died this afternoon after a bout with pancreatic cancer. She was 62 years old.
‘Velo Cult’ bike shop set to open in Hollywood
Velo Cult is moving into this former antique mall on NE 42nd Ave in Hollywood.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortlanD) Velo Cult Bike Shop is moving into the Hollywood neighborhood. I swung by the space on NE 42nd Avenue yesterday to meet owner Sky Boyer, and Portland, I’m happy to say, we’re in for a big treat. … Read more
Pole update: Streetcar Director weighs in, County doesn’t like it either
The pole has narrowed the busy entrance onto the Broadway Bridge.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)