Cycle track coming soon to site of fatal hit-and-run
View of SE Division where a fatal collision occurred last week. Note SE 87th in the upper left hand corner.
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Twilight Criterium draws big crowds to North Park Blocks
Racers round a corner as throngs of spectators cheer them on during the Twilight Criterium around the North Park Blocks last night. (Photos © J. Maus)
Survivor of Division tragedy says car “came directly into the bike lane” (Updates)
Kevin Phomma (as seen in Vimeo video) The two people on bikes involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision early this morning did not know each other. One of the two was 17-year old Portlander Kevin Phomma. Phomma was riding in front of the man who was killed, and, after the collision, he flagged down a … Read more
One fatality, one minor injury in SE Portland hit-and-run – Updated
Intersection of SE 85th and Division. One person died and another person was taken to the hospital suffered minor injuries after a hit-and-run in Southeast Portland early this morning. The Police say the collision happened around 1:00 am this morning on SE Division at 85th. After arriving on the scene the officers discovered the suspect … Read more
TriMet urges local agencies to boost plans for biking, walking
TriMet GM Neil McFarlane knows that better biking and walking access to transit will result in more trips.(Photo © J. Maus) TriMet General Manager Neil McFarlane knows how important it is to get the right language into Transportation System Plans (TSPs) — the documents that dictate many of the transportation policies and investments in cities … Read more
Meeting tonight will discuss new neighborhood greenway on N Bryant
PBOT map of Bryant-Holman Connector project. The Portland Bureau of Transportation continues their expansion of low-stress bike streets in North Portland with a neighborhood meeting for the Bryant-Holman Connector project tonight.
Weigh in on Sellwood Bridge bikeway via virtual open house
Sellwood Bridge CAC member Richard Marantz wants your input.(Photo © J. Maus) Multnomah County has just launched a virtual open house for the Sellwood Bridge project and they’re looking for your input on key design and funding decisions. Among the many aspects of the project featured in the open house is the design of the … Read more
Project update: N. Rosa Parks Bikeway set for completion this month
Bikeway coming soon (we hope).(Photo © J. Maus) A bikeway project BikePortland has followed since April 2008 could be completed by the end of this month. The Portland Bureau of Transportaiton (PBOT) says they now expect the N Rosa Parks Way bikeway to be completed by the end of August. The project was on a … Read more
Catch the Sprockettes, Cyclecide in North Portland tonight
See the Sprockettes and a special guest tonight.(Photo © J. Maus) Just got details on a great free event tonight in North Portland. From 6-8:00 pm on the corner of N. Albina and Sumner (5128 N. Albina, near Cherry Sprout market), the Sprockettes and Cyclecide will perform. Cyclecide is a San Francisco based band and … Read more
Final weeks to comment on ODOT’s Traffic Safety Action Plan
Cover of Oregon’s Traffic Safety Action Plan. Did you know that traffic crashes are the leading cause of death in Oregon for people under 35 years of age? Or that every year, traffic crashes in Oregon result in an estimated $2.58 billion in total economic loss — that’s about $657 dollars per Oregon resident*. The … Read more
Couch/Grand right-hook hit-and-run victim seeks justice – Updated
Intersection of Couch and Grand.(Photo © J. Maus) The notorious intersection of NE Couch and Grand has claimed another victim. 26-year old Laura Stanger was riding to work at 7:45 am Wednesday morning. She had a green light and was headed across Grand in the green-colored bike lane when a car directly adjacent to her … Read more
No more free rides for bikes on all but one Willamette River ferry – Updated
(Photo: Benn Schonman) By September 1st, it will cost $1 to take your bike across the river on two of the three Willamette River ferries. People on bikes had previously been lumped in with walkers and were free to ride. The three ferries that currently operate on the Willamette River are all located in areas … Read more