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.
Traffic Advisory from ODOT: Inspections close freeway ramps and bike/ped trail Routine inspections planned for March 5-12 on the Fremont and Steel Bridges A contractor for ODOT plans to inspect the six east Fremont Bridge approaches (Interstate 405/Interstate 5 interchanges) and the Steel Bridge from Sunday, March 5, through Sunday, March 12. Inspections will close … Read more
A popular route that connects people from downtown Portland to Skyline Blvd (or vice versa) is now open after being closed for over a year due to a landslide. NW Thompson Road between Cornell and Skyline Blvd reopened today, says a statement released this morning by Multnomah County. Here’s more from the County: Last winter’s … Read more
As we noted toward the end of last year, a new Oregon law has opened the door for personal carsharing. Now a firm that specializes in that business, Getaround, is set to open in Portland next week. They’ve planned a launch party/press conference in Portland City Hall with none other than Mayor Adams and Rep. … Read more
Like bike fashion and want to strut your stuff in front of an adoring crowd at Portland’s biggest annual bike show? Check out the casting call from event organizers below: The PDX Bicycle Show is casting The Portland Bicycle Fashion Show. The PDX Bicycle Show is a consumer expo with the largest display of bicycles, … Read more
Mark your calendars for March 13th and plan to attend the 6th annual Transportation Safety Summit. Mayor Sam Adams posted details on the event today: SAVE THE DATE MARCH 13 for the SIXTH TRANSPORTATION SAFETY SUMMIT WHEN: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 5:30–9:00 PM WHERE: Jefferson High School, 5210 N Kerby Portland, OR 97217 The Sixth … Read more
In case you haven’t heard, the Transportation Research Board’s 91st Annual Meeting is being held right now in Washington D.C. It’s a major event in the transportation world that attracts the best and brightest thinkers and policymakers from around the country. I’ve been following updates from the event via Twitter and two quotes have been … Read more
Just read a funny/worthwhile message on the Shift email list. It’s from our friend/man about town Carl Larson and it’s a plea to join him on the hill tonight for what will likely be very cold and invigorating night of Zoobombing: If YOU haven’t been Zoobombing in months or EVER (repent!), tonight just might be … Read more
If you own a Chariot trailer, please read the recall notice posted today by the CPSC: Chariot Carriers Recalls Child Bicycle Trailers and Conversion Kits Due to Injury Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. … Read more
Please see the notice below issued Monday from the Consumer Product Safety Commission about a line of youth helmets that have been recalled…. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2012 Release #12-082 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 548-8518 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Triple Eight Distribution Due to … Read more
If you ride the upper deck of the Steel Bridge be aware of a closure that goes into effect tonight. Statement from ODOT is below… Jan. 9, 2011 Overnight Steel Bridge closures start tonight Drivers can use Burnside or Broadway bridges Oregon Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close the traffic lanes of the upper … Read more
Just noticed this announcement from local non-profit Upstream Public Health. I’ll put something on the front page when I get more details… Save the date! February 6th, from 7pm-8:30pm at Portland State University, we’re co-sponsoring Local Motion: Portland Mayoral Candidates Discuss Active Transportation with Willamette Pedestrian Coalition, OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon, The Bicycle Transportation Alliance, … Read more
This coming Tuesday, Governor Kitzhaber’s Sustainable Communities and Transportation Policy Advisor Lynn Peterson will speak in downtown Portland. Peterson is the former Chair of Clackamas County who was picked for her post by Kitzhaber back in February of last year. The talk is being hosted by the Oregon chapter of the international Women’s Transportation Seminar. … Read more