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.
This just in from the Oregon State Police (note that as of right now, there’s no evidence that another vehicle was involved in this incident): Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Tuesday afternoon’s serious injury bicycle crash that occurred along Highway 211 near Judd Road in the Eagle Creek area [about 24 … Read more
This just in from PBOT: NEWS ADVISORY Crosswalk enforcement is tomorrow on SE Foster Road with Police PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Bureau of Transportation and Portland Police Bureau advised the general public that a crosswalk enforcement action was scheduled for Wednesday to raise awareness of pedestrian safety and traffic law. The enforcement action will … Read more
Portland’s edition of the global Ride of Silence is set for May 16th. The ride aims to memorialize those who have been killed while bicycling and draw attention to the importance of sharing the road. This will be Portland’s seventh consecutive Ride of Silence, with the first event being held in 2006. Here’s more from … Read more
From City of Portland Bureau of Transportation: BICYCLE TRAFFIC ADVISORY SE Umatilla bikeway closes tomorrow for construction, detouring traffic PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Bureau of Transportation announced a bicycle traffic advisory due to the closure of SE Umatilla Street tomorrow between SE 7th and SE 11th avenues. SE Umatilla is a popular on-street bikeway … Read more
A Celebration of Life honoring Dr. Hank Bersani — the man who was struck and killed while bicycling on Highway 99W in Monmouth on March 31st — will be held tomorrow. Please see full details in the statement below: MONMOUTH, Ore. — Western Oregon University (WOU) will hold a Celebration of Life honoring Dr. Hank … Read more
Remember that pesky streetcar utility pole placed in the bike path on the Broadway Bridge? The project to move it will start next week and Portland Streetcar will close parts of the bridge during the work. See more info below: Portland Streetcar Construction Advisory
This just in from ODOT… They are looking to fill vacancies on their Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee: The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking people interested in filling two vacancies for the nine-member Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee. The two stakeholder positions available represent bicycle-based advocacy groups and local traffic safety committee … Read more
This just in from Rep. Blumenauer’s office: Bipartisan House Transportation Leaders Urge House Leadership to Move Quickly and Support Bipartisan Senate Transportation Legislation Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Robert J. Dold (R-IL), Mike Quigley (D-IL), Judy Biggert (R-IL), Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Charles Bass (R-NH) released a letter to House Leadership asking … Read more
This is happening tonight, 4-8pm at A Better Cycle on SE Division. Come one, come all! FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE: Luck o’ the Commute Sale A Better Cycle and North St. Bags presents: Luck ‘o the Commute Sale Thursday, March 15th 4-8pm At A Better Cycle (2324 SE Division) Stop by for discounts, games, snacks, … Read more
The Columbia River Crossing project has announced a minor detour for bicycle traffic near the project area during a “pre-construction test project.” The detours will begin “mid-March” and last about 3 1/2 months. See the detour maps and the full advisory from CRC below: Temporary routes for pedestrian and bicycle traffic to begin mid-March Cyclists … Read more
Reader Todd B. sent in this modified Share the Road sign spotted in Frenchman’s Bar just over the river in Vancouver…
Mr. Knievel, bike salesman for AMF Wheel Goods Before I head home to tend to two sick kids, I thought I’d share an awesome YouTube find. Behold, “EPIC Evel Knievel Bicycle commercial”…