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.
Great news from our friends at the Safe Routes to School National Partnership… The non-profit announced this morning that their main source of funding, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has renewed their commitment to Safe Routes. Read the full press release below ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION RENEWS FUNDING FOR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP … Read more
(Screenshot of ABC News by Todd Boulanger) Eagle-eyed reader Todd Boulanger sent in the image above last night. It’s a screenshot of ABC TV news coverage of the Iowa Caucuses and it shows an AARP logo with the words “Vote Retirement Security.” It’s great to see that the AARP thinks having pleasant places for older … Read more
One of the best things I saw in my recent trip to Mill Valley and the Bay Area was this coconut cup holder. This bike was parked outside Tam Bikes in Mill Valley. They even sell them inside for $29.99!
This bike has an interesting backstory. Read it below… A few weeks back we kicked off our “Locked Up” column. The column takes a closer look at interesting bikes we find locked up throughout Portland. Our inaugural post featured a creative and quirky touring bike that seemed like it held many secrets and stories. Well … Read more
Here’s the latest update on ODOT’s Oregon City/West Linn Bridge project… ODOT has released a survey to find out if shuttle users want them to add a later night service on Saturday and Sunday. ODOT has been operating a shuttle for bikers and walkers since construction began. Here’s more from ODOT rep Susan Hanson: “We … Read more
A great carfree holiday tradition continues this year. See the info and times/dates of the Peacock Lane light display event below… Portland’s Peacock Lane Tradition Continues Residents plan light displays, pedestrian-only nights to accommodate Portlanders of all ages Portland, OR, October 26, 2011: Continuing a rich tradition of holiday spirit that began in the 1920s, … Read more
See below for statement from city regarding two open houses to hear public feedback on “the development and analysis of the fare policy and the related benefits and impacts of future service.” For background on what Portland Streetcar might have up their sleeve, see our story from April, How bike-sharing could spur revamp of transit … Read more
Below is the official transcript of U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer’s speech to Metro’s Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation, November 10, 2011. (See related story here) I’m looking over the course of the next 11 months to spend a little more time with some of you in some of these areas, because there are some … Read more
Please note the traffic detour information below… TRAFFIC ADVISORY I-205 path users to see minor detour for next two weeks near E Burnside The Portland Bureau of Transportation advises the traveling public that roadway construction will detour the I-205 ODOT Multiuse Path from October 31 through approximately November 18. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will be … Read more
“Alpenrose Women’s Madison,” a linocut by Amy Erickson on display at Bikeasaurus. Our friends at Bikeasaurus — the fabulous bike-inspired art, gift, and accessory store at 1337 SE MLK Jr Blvd — sent us a note about the art coming to their “mini-gallery” this month. Check out the blurb from owner Becky Morton below and … Read more