Press releases, news alerts and advisories from agencies around the region. We post them here so you don’t have to navigate clunky government websites. If you have news to share, send your press releases to us via our contact page.
We realize this is last minute but it’s the first we heard about it and figured it’s worth getting the word out as far and wide as possible. This could be a great way for east Portland to learn about bicycling and have some good interactions with the Portland Police Bureau. Details and flyer below.. … Read more
Interesting event happening next week down near Oakridge, Oregon. Our friends from the Central Oregon Trail Alliance are teaming with Sierra Club on trail access issues around Waldo Lake. This is notable because Sierra Club and mountain bike advocates have been on opposite sides of trail issues in the past. Also, I’ve got a reporting … Read more
ODOT just announced a few changes coming to SW Barbur Blvd (including a restripe of the southbound bike lane at Taylors Ferry Rd) that are expected to be completed by this fall. Check out the details via the official statement blow: A series of improvements will get under way this month along Southwest Barbur Boulevard … Read more
A cool event coming to the Disjecta arts space in Kenton next week (6/26) combines two of our favorite things: bikes and books. It’s being organized by the same folks behind Filmed by Bike so you know it’ll be great. Check out the event announcement below: Bikes+Books: A literary event with a bar. Wednesday, June … Read more
The BTA is up for a $50,000 grant and they need more votes to make it happen. The competition is among 11 other non-profits who are also lining up for the grant from Advantis Credit Union. So far, the BTA isn’t doing so hot. You can vote online every 24 hours through June 30th. As … Read more
Our friends Russ Roca and Laura Crawford of Path Less Pedaled are looking for two subjects for an upcoming catalog photo shoot… and it’s a paid gig! If you’re between 25-35 and fit the other requirements, this is definitely something you should consider. Check out more info below… Talent Call-Out: Catalog Photo Shoot for International … Read more
For those of you who like the beautiful challenge of climbing to the top of Larch Mountain Road east of Troutdale, you will be happy to know that Multnomah County has just announced it is now open. It closes each year during winter and usually stays closed until mid-June… But we’ve just gotten word that … Read more
Gravel riding veteran Dan Morgan lives and breaths backroads bicycling (here a photo of him I snapped while we shared some miles in eastern Oregon last summer). I hope to profile him in more detail here on the Front Page sooner or later. For now, I want to share some poems written by Dan’s relatives: … Read more
It’s always good to see local law enforcement agencies devote more time and attention to dangerous driving — especially around schools. Check out the press release below from Gresham PD to see what they’re up to… Operation Safe Routes Helps Kids Get to School Safely Speeders and inattentive drivers beware! Gresham Police Department’s traffic division … Read more
After several years in Salem, the annual Oregon Active Transportation Summit will be in Portland on April 21st and 22nd. Host organization, the BTA has just announced that registration is open. Check more details below… Registration Open for 2014 Oregon Active Transportation Summit Our Changing Communities, The Future of Active Transportation Portland, Oregon – The … Read more
Please note the following route advisory from ODOT: Night Steel Bridge closures this weekend Maintenance work will close the bridge to all users Saturday and Sunday nights The Steel Bridge will be closed to all modes of traffic on Saturday and Sunday nights for maintenance. The first closure will begin at 11 p.m. Saturday Feb. … Read more
The City of Portland is looking for a person under age 25 to be a voting member of its prestigious Planning and Sustainability Commission.