“The cycling community is anything but stationary, and in honor of their much-loved sport we are proud to waive all bike fees for traveling fans this July.”— Sam Kline, JetBlue JetBlue announced today that bike fees — usually $50 — will be waived on all flights during the month of July. A company statement says … Read more
Jacobo Salazar on vocals during East Portland Sunday Parkways in July 2010.(Photos © J. Maus) “A bunch of bike punks want to play outside instead of indoors” — That’s the simple plea from East Portland resident Brian Smith. He’s launched a Kickstarter campaign, hoping to raise $1,200 to help fund his “Tall Tour” live music … Read more
Location of collision.(Google) A man was hit by someone riding a bike while walking on the sidewalk near NE 31st and Sandy Blvd over the weekend. The incident was covered on the KGW evening news last night. KGW’s story focuses on 68-year old John Blunk, the retiree who was struck by the bike and who … Read more
It’s been a while since I mentioned the partnership between BikePortland and the local arm of Entercom Communications Corporation. In case you forgot, or are new to the site, back in March 2010 we joined forces to spread the word about bicycling on 94.7 FM, Entercom’s Portland-based alternative music station. Our spring campaign logo.
New study shows bike-transit connection is vital for riders and for the planet.(Photo © J. Maus) A new study published this week by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority provides key insights into the integration of bikes and rail transit. The study could have important implications for TriMet, an agency that has struggled to … Read more
More room needed.(Photos © J. Maus) Showers Pass, a company that designs and markets bicycling apparel and has been headquartered in Portland since 2005, has relocated. According to a statement from the company, the new, 8,000 square foot space (at 2101 SE 6th Ave) is twice the size of their current office and warehouse facility … Read more
Partners on the new “Street Smart” safety campaign. From L to R: ODOT Region 1 Director Jason Tell; Debra Dunn, Oregon Trucking Association; Marie Dodds, AAA; Mayor Sam Adams; City Bike Advisory Committee Chair Matt Arnold; PPB Traffic Division Lt. Eric Schober; Willamette Pedestrian Coalition Director Steph Routh; TriMet Executive Director of Operations Shelly Lomax.(Photos … Read more
A reader just sent in a new video shot by local community news site Neighborhood Notes that shows blatant disregard of stop signs at the SE Ladd Ave entrance into Ladd Circle. Watch it below… Ladd Circle from Neighborhood Notes on Vimeo.
Hawthorne Bridge traffic.(Photo © J. Maus) In a column published Monday, Steve Duin, a veteran columnist for The Oregonian, says that after decades of watching Portland traffic he has finally come to a realization: “cyclists are part of the solution to the city’s traffic woes, not part of the problem.” Duin’s piece came after he … Read more
PBOT will announced a targeted effort by Portland Police to crack down on people who use a cell phone while driving (or biking).(Photo © J. Maus) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will kick off a new ‘summer safety campaign’ later today. Mayor Sam Adams — who has consistently said safety is his number one … Read more
Record crowds.(Photo © J. Maus) Last night I went out on a limb and said the North Portland Sunday Parkways was the largest ever. Well, turns out that it wasn’t much of a limb. According to PBOT’s official count, an estimated 31,600 people were at the event yesterday. Linda Ginenthal, a Program Manager for the … Read more
Congressman David Wu.(Photo © J. Maus) A new bill introduced today by U.S. Congressman David Wu aims to bolster research that makes the case for more earth-friendly transportation policies. The “Promoting Green Transportation Infrastructure through Research and Development Act” (H.R. 2317), which would expand the scope of existing federally-funded transportation research centers and create new … Read more