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Clark County residents take note: September 30, 2013 Contact: Laurie Lebowsky, Community Planning (360) 397-2280 ext. 4544, laurie.lebowsky@clark.wa.gov Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee seeks two members Vancouver, WA – The Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the Clark Communities Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. The committee serves as an … Read more
[Note from the publisher: We have some great sources in Washington County that frequently send us interesting bits of information. Most of the tips don’t end up developing into Front Page stories, but I figured they deserved to be shared somewhere. So I’m going to start putting them here under the “WashCo Watch” banner and … Read more
Passing along a call for volunteers from a reader: The Village Bicycle Project has been given more than 100 bikes by the Portland Police Department. On Thursday the 26th we will process and load, before continuing to Seattle. Help is desperately needed to remove pedals, turn bars and load the van. Some bikes may be … Read more
Our friends at Northwest Trail Alliance reported a big success at their recent Trailfest event. NWTA’s Kelsey Cardwell sent along the following highlights and photos… Despite the forecast for a downpour, 18 riders showed up for our Forest Park poker ride on Friday night and we were rewarded with clear skies! We handed out prizes … Read more
This just in… PSU awarded $2.83 million as U.S. DOT center for livable communities (Portland, Ore.) Sep. 25, 2013 — Portland State University’s transportation research and education center has earned a $2.83 million federal grant to expand the National Institute for Transportation and Communities, or NITC, a program of OTREC at Portland State. The grant … Read more
Just a reminder that a wonderful ride is happening on Saturday. It’s the Hood River Harvest Ride which offers five different routes (including some family friendly options) around the beautiful Hood River Valley. Our friend Peter Cornelison is one of the ride’s organizers and he recently sent out this email as a teaser… Looking up … Read more
Here’s the news on the latest crosswalk enforcement action planned by PBOT/PPB; Crosswalk enforcement planned Sept. 25th on SE 148th Avenue and Main Street (September 18, 2013) – The Portland Bureau of Transportation and Portland Police Bureau advise the traveling public that a crosswalk enforcement action is scheduled for September 25th near the Parklane Elementary … Read more
This just in from our friends at Artcrank. The show is returning to Portland this year on Ocotber 3rd and 4th at The Cleaners at The Ace Hotel. This is the fifth year Artcrank has come to Portland and it’s a not-to-be-missed event. You can see and buy awesome bike-inspired, affordable (and original) art that … Read more
Reader Mary S. just shared word of a new, family-friendly bike ride out in Clackamas County on September 21st. See below for more details then register online… The family farms in Clackamas County, on the Farm Loops, are teaming with Portland Wheelmen Touring Club to offer a farm-to-farm ride on Sept 21. Weather forecast is … Read more
This just in from the PPB: PORTLAND POLICE DONATING BICYCLES FOR WEST AFRICAN VILLAGES On Thursday August 22, 2013, at 10:30 a.m., the Portland Police Bureau will be donating approximately 100 bicycles to Alaffia’s Bicycles for Education Project. This event will be held at and in partnership with Whole Foods Market Hollywood, located at 4301 … Read more
This just in from our Vancouver, Washington correspondent Madeleine von Laue: If you’re suffering from Sunday Parkways withdrawal, relief is in sight. Vancouver is hosting its first open streets event this coming Sun, August 18, 11am-4pm. Sunday Streets Alive will open up the downtown, Officers Row through the National Historic Reserve, streets by Marshall Center … Read more
One of Portland’s major property management companies is taking advantage of Portland’s rising demand for low-car housing by stepping up its bike-friendly housing portfolio.