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.
A reader, Brandon S., sent in a little poem this morning. He described it as, “a short little thing I wrote out of total guilt from my bike commute today. Maybe others feel this way too sometimes, or have had the same experience.” Here it is: I should apologize, you are pretty mad. I was … Read more
When real estate developers foresee on-street bike parking in the future, you know we’ve hit a tipping point. The other day while riding in northwest Portland, I came across a commercial building that was for sale and under construction. There were signs on the building from the real estate broker trying to entice potential buyers. … Read more
This just in from PBOT (read background on this story here): NEWS ADVISORY First-in-U.S. bike counter to be unveiled on Wed. WHAT: A bicycle counter donated by Cycle Oregon will be turned on at a public event on Wednesday at the Hawthorne Bridge. The counter will visibly show the number of people on bikes who … Read more
This just in from Multnomah County. Beware and get ready for some potential delays on several popular riding roads: NEWS RELEASE Release: August 3, 2012 Contacts: Mike Pullen, Communications Office, 503-209-4111, mike.j.pullen@multco.us Pavement work will impact rural west side roads Road surfacing projects will impact traffic on three rural roads in western Multnomah County, starting … Read more
Just got an email from our friends at the Lumberyard Indoor Bike Park with three awesome events coming up starting Monday, August 6th. A yoga class, and two women’s focused events. See the details below… – Ladies MTB Maintenance Class: Monday Aug. 6th – Yoga at the Yard: Wednesday Aug. 8th – Women’s Beginner MTB … Read more
This looks neat. Does anyone know if any counties near Portland have something similar? Lane Council of Governments to Debut “Cycle Lane” mobile phone application for iPhone and Android to improve Eugene-Springfield, Oregon bicycle riding Lane Council of Governments is working to improve their understanding of local bicyclist behavior with the deployment of “CycleLane” a … Read more
Attention all roadies who love Old Cornelius Pass Road… Starting today a section of the road north of NW Phillips will be closed to all vehicles (including bikes) until September 21st. Washington County is replacing the bridge over Rock Creek. Tell your friends and check the detour map…
Check out the info below on the 4th annual summit, which takes place on September 10th: The Oregon Transportation Summit is back for a fourth year! This unique conference, produced in partnership by OTREC, WTS, ITE and APA, brings together academic and practicing transportation professionals from throughout Oregon. The twin goals of the Summit are … Read more
Press release below: DEEPLY FLAWED PROCESS LEADS TO FEDERAL LITIGATION OVER CRC MEGA-PROJECT Portland, OR – Today, three groups – Coalition for a Livable Future, Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, and Northwest Environmental Defense Center – are filing litigation challenging the Columbia River Crossing Mega-Project. The organizations are joining together to sue the federal agencies responsible … Read more
This just in from Multnomah County. We could really use some active and enthusiastic voices on this committee! Please consider applying… Members sought for county bicycle and pedestrian committee Monday, 6/11/12 – 2:19 pm Multnomah County is seeking members to serve on its Bicycle and Pedestrian Citizen Advisory Committee who live, work or recreate in … Read more
Help out a great event that benefits the Oregon Food Bank. More info below: Oregon Food Bank’s Waterfront Blues Festival is looking for volunteers to monitor the bike corrals at the festival, July 4-8, 2012. Bike parking has been a part of the festival for years; info can be found at http://www.waterfrontbluesfest.com/Festival-Info/Getting-to-the-festival. The festival has … Read more
See the press release below from Bikes Belong as a follow-up to the story we posted yesterday (emphasis mine): PORTLAND JOINS FIVE OTHER CITIES IN NATIONAL PROJECT FOR PROTECTED BIKEWAYS Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez, Portland Bureau of Transportation Director and Bikes Belong Foundation Announce Plans for Safer, Stress-Free Bicycling in America PORTLAND, OREGON (May … Read more