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This just in from Mayor Hales’ office… MEDIA ALERT Monday, April 1, 2013 What: Press Conference Topic: Safety solutions for Southeast 136th Avenue When: 8 a.m., Wednesday, April 3 Where: Southeast 136th and Holgate, northeast corner, in Gates Park. Media parking in all directions. Google Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl Portland Mayor Charlie Hales and members of the … Read more
Laughing Planet, a Portland burrito and fresh food chain, is trying to raise money for an employee who was injured in a collision while riding his bike. See the press release below: March 28, 2013 – While riding home March 17th, Piper Dixon, an employee of the Gabriel Park Laughing Planet, was involved in a … Read more
Portland Parks & Rec has announced their two-day, kids MTB skill-builder camp! Check out the video and details below: We will be offering another 2-day kids mountain bike skill-builder this May on the 4th and 5th. We have a great documentary on last year’s camp that is viewable here: Below is a description of the … Read more
The statement below from Mayor Charlie Hales was just released by PBOT: Mayor says traffic fatalities are too high, Portlanders must drive sober Police report 5 of the 11 traffic fatalities so far in 2013 involved driving under the influence PORTLAND, Ore. – The number of people dying in traffic crashes on Portland streets this … Read more
The BTA’s Alice Awards event isn’t until May 4th; but the winners have already been announced. See the press release below for details: March 14th, 2013 – Portland, Oregon – The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) is excited to announce the winners of the 2013 Alice Awards & Auction, to be held on May 4th. This … Read more
See the press release below about the big USA Cycling youth development camp coming back to Forest Grove this summer for the 4th time… USA Cycling’s Talent ID Camp comes back for its 4th year in the Northwest on July 28 – August 2, 2013. A unique opportunity for cyclists (ages 14-22) to learn from … Read more
Watch the clip below from Friday’s excellent OPB show, Think Out Loud. It features Willamette Week editor Mark Zusman and Oregonian editorial and commentary editor Erik Lukens discussing the Columbia River Crossing. For context, the Willamette Week has been dogging this project for a log time and has done more than any other media outlet … Read more
Our friends at Bike Craft have a special spring show planned for March 15th. The Portland Cycle Craft Trunk Show will be at Velo Cult Bike Shop & Tavern (1969 NE 42nd) and will feature the outstanding wares of North St. Bags (an esteemed BikePortland advertiser), Velo Gioielli, Rhythmic Metal, Firefly Gear, and Rebicyclist. The … Read more
I figured I’d post interesting bills I come across here on Page Two. If they warrant more attention, I’ll consider a Front Page story. Senate Bill 288, “Eliminates requirement that person with limited vision condition take driver test every two years.” The bill was introduced by state Senator Brian Boquist (R-Dallas). Current law calls for … Read more
As we’ve shared in the past, the Riverview property (nestled between Terwilliger and Highway 43) could be awesome for bikes. On Saturday, trail advocates will host a work party to invest some sweat equity to make it happen. Join them. See details below: Please join Portland Parks and Recreation, NWTA and Sellwood Cycle in River … Read more
Oh the stories Sharky’s bike could tell.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Having an office downtown is fun because of all the neat people you run into. Recently I’ve started getting coffee from a new place every few days simply as an excuse to roll around with my camera to see what I run into. Last week … Read more
This just in: Bipartisan Coalition Forms Against The Columbia River Crossing Today, progressive and conservative organizations, businesses, and individuals announced the formation of a bipartisan coalition to oppose the current plan for the Columbia River Crossing. Coalition leaders include: John Charles (President, Cascade Policy Institute), Steve Cole (Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods), Karla Kay Edwards (Director, … Read more