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Carfree SW Ankeny.(Photo © J. Maus) On Wednesday, the Portland City Council decided to extend the temporary permit for a carfree SW Ankeny Street between SW 2nd and 3rd Avenues through January 31st of next year. The project is supported by adjacent businesses, who have agreed to pay the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation … Read more
“We’re in the business of transportation… we are looking at other modes of transportation because not everybody wants to get around in a vehicle and not everyone needs to own a car.”— Tom Henderson, GM Media Relations Last night I got a phone call from General Motors’ self-described “PR Guy” Tom Henderson (actual title is … Read more
If all goes well, this will becomea more frequent sight in East Portland.(Photo © J. Maus) As we shared on Wednesday, the Portland Bureau of Transportation is ready to roll on a set of projects that are likely to give a major jolt to the anemic active transportation network in East Portland. The draft East … Read more
The Springwater at I-205.(Photo © J. Maus) Far from just a recreational trail, the Springwater Corridor is a vital active transportation route for thousands of Portlanders. Unfortunately, it’s also a place many people don’t feel safe bicycling through. In the past few weeks I’ve heard a growing number of concerned citizens who feel like certain … Read more
Detail of Giant Bicycles response to GM ad.-See it below- It’s been two days since we first shared the “Stop pedaling… Start driving.” General Motors ad and the story — and the ad itself — is still getting a lot of attention. GM themselves has responded by saying they’ll pull the ad out of rotation, … Read more
The street took center stage in the protests today as people openly disagreed with each other about whether or not to continue to “occupy” SW Main Street.(Photos © J. Maus)
Many roads in Washington Countylack safe access for bicycles.(Photo: Will Vanlue) If I had a picture of Uncle Sam riding a bicycle while pointing a finger in that iconic “I Want You” sort of way, I would put it here. Instead I’ll simply tell you about a chance to make the place we live a … Read more
The scene at SW Main between 3rd and 4th as of 8:30 this morning. (Looking west on SW Main with camps on both sides.)(Photos © J. Maus)
Budget cuts could force hard decisionson popular programs like Sunday Parkways.(Photo © J. Maus) As reported last week by The Oregonian, the City of Portland faces steep cuts in its 2012-2013 budget. “As a result of global, national, and local factors that may impact the City and the uncertainty surrounding the economic outlook,” reads a … Read more
(Photo: ODOT) Jeff Bernards, the chief petitioner behind an effort to preserve Oregon roads by banning studded tires, says the Oregon Supreme Court has finally issued him a Ballot Title. According to Bernards, that crucial step in the process to put the ban to voters in 2012 means he can print up official signature sheets. … Read more
Group shot of Zen Bicycle Fabrication, a new company that will begin making bike frames (O.E.M. for other brands in North Portland.(Photos: Zen Bicycle Fabrication) The (somewhat mysterious) new O.E.M.* bicycle frame manufacturing operation we reported on last week has officially opened for business and released a statement with more information about their company.
Did we win?!(Photos: Will Vanlue) Photos and story by Will Vanlue The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) celebrated another successful Bike Commute Challenge with a party in Memorial Coliseum last night. For the sixteenth year in a row the BTA’s annual competition encouraged commuters around the Portland metro area to ride their bicycle to work during … Read more